Haniffa holds a Bachelor of Arts from National University of Singapore and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education from Nanyang Technological University.  Out of her personal interest, she later pursued a Master’s in International Hospitality and Tourism Management from the University of Western Sydney.  She taught various subjects in Singapore for close to 15 years before teaching ESL and EAP in Australia to students of various nationalities for eight years.  She was a high school English teacher prior to joining SIS.

Jennifer Abdullah is a passionate primary school teacher with experience teaching in an international setting. She holds a PGCE from the University of Cumbria, a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management, and an undergraduate degree in Consumer Studies. Originally from Scotland, she has been living in Malaysia for 8 years and has taught students across different year groups, from Year 1 to Year 5. With a strong commitment to inclusive education, Jennifer creates a dynamic and creative learning environment where all students are encouraged to thrive.

With a Bachelor of Environments from the University of Melbourne and a Master of Teaching degree from Monash University, Maggie Ding brings a solid academic foundation and a passion for education to her teaching practice. She has gained valuable experience teaching in diverse cultural settings, with 2 years in Australia and 2.5 years in China, before joining SIS. Maggie is certified to teach both Mandarin and Social Science, and she is deeply committed to the belief that every individual deserves the opportunity to reach their fullest potential.

Divya Rao received her Master of Science in Biomolecular and Biomedical Science from Glasgow Caledonian University, Scotland. She completed her PGCEi from the University of Nottingham and holds a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Microbiology. With a research background, she has also served as a Scientist and held various research-based roles in pharmaceutical and R&D organizations in the United Kingdom, Singapore, and India, amassing 14 years of overall experience in teaching and research.

Ciaran McGowan holds a BA Honours in Humanities from the University of Ulster and a PGCE in Secondary History from the University of Wales Swansea. He has been teaching since the year 2000, starting his career with teaching in the UK. In 2004, he moved to Kyiv and since then, he has taught in international schools around the world in Egypt, Romania, Russia and at several other schools in Malaysia. He has extensive experience in teaching Humanities subjects such as History, Geography and Business Studies.

Peris Ngaruiya has a Bachelor of Education with a major in English and Literature from Mount Kenya University, Kenya. She has almost a decade of classroom teaching experience and has done her fair share of homeroom tutoring too.  Before joining SIS, Peris taught at several international schools in Kenya. Her specializations include Global Perspectives, English Language, and English Literature. She believes that teaching and learning extends beyond textbooks and it should be fun and stress-free for her students.

High School Facilitator & IBDP French ab initio

Marie-Josée Talbot-Provost holds a Bachelor (Hons) of Education with a major in French and a minor in Anthropology, Sociology, and Psychology from McGill University. She also has additional qualifications in special education. Prior to SIS, Mme Talbot has taught in a private high school in Québec, Canada. At SIS, she has taught Visual Arts, History, and French for the Canadian and the IB Programme.

Amelia Marie Gerard is a dedicated educator with almost 7 years of experience teaching Pre-Primary and Primary school students. She is also experienced in coordinating curriculum plans in various education sectors.

Amy Warr graduated from Dalhousie University with a Bachelors of Science, majoring in Physiotherapy. She completed her education degree at St. Thomas University, specialising in Physical Education, Mathematics and Elementary Methods. Before joining SIS in July 2023, Amy spent the last 10 years teaching Mathematics, Science and Physical Education in Nova Scotia to students of all ages.

Marina Rabelo holds a Master's and Bachelor's degree in Education from the University of Houston and State University of New York. This year will be her 15th year of teaching and previously, she has taught in the United States, Brazil and China.  She believes every child brings something special to the classroom and it is her job as an educator to highlight their gifts. She believes a good relationship with students results in confident and successful learners.