Team

It is our mission to support our students' journey and enrich our community. Our highly skilled team is committed to make our school a safe place for each of our students to thrive, socially and emotionally.

	Louise Everson - Head of School Louise Demaine Everson brings a wealth of experience in international and primary education, having held leadership roles in schools in the Netherlands and the UK. Her expertise lies in building dynamic learning environments that prioritise inclusivity, academic excellence, and the holistic development of each child. A passionate advocate for multilingual education, Louise is deeply committed to fostering international-mindedness and empowering students to embrace their unique identities and talents. She believes in the power of a strong, connected school community and its ability to shape compassionate, globally aware citizens.
	Yaiza Morales - Deputy Head of School and Curriculum Coordinator Yaiza Morales is committed to creating inclusive learning communities that foster caring, globally-minded citizens who contribute to making the world a better place. She has served as a school director in New York City and has teaching experience at international schools in China, Spain, and the Netherlands, in addition to her native island of Puerto Rico. Yaiza holds a Bachelor’s degree in Primary School Education specialised in Learning Diversity and a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership and Management from the University of Barcelona. Besides Curriculum Coordinator and Deputy Head of School, Yaiza is also ELA and Drama teacher at AIS.
	Bronwyn de Ru - Class Teacher Bronwyn de Ru is one of our Early Years class teachers. She has worked as a primary school teacher in South Africa for seven years. In 2022 she moved over to the Netherlands with her family, where she has been working as a group 3 teacher at an international school. In her teaching career she has taught early years through to group 5. Bronwyn studied teaching through the University of South Africa where she obtained her bachelor’s degree in education.
	Lynn Richardson - Class Teacher Lynn Richardson is one of our Early Years class teachers and also sometimes functions as a substitute teacher. She has extensive experience working at international schools and joins AIS as a class teacher. Lynn is originally from Scotland and has been living in the Netherlands for several years.
	Georgia Steynberg - Class Teacher Georgia Steynberg is one of our Early Years class teachers. She began her teaching career in South Africa in 2020, where she worked as a primary school teacher, teaching Group 4 and Group 5. In 2024, she moved to the Netherlands, where she has been teaching for nearly a year. She initially worked as a substitute teacher across all year groups, from Early Years to Group 8, before becoming a Group 3 class teacher this school year. Before becoming a teacher, Georgia spent six years as an au pair while also studying at the University of South Africa, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in education.
	Lee Kirk - Primary Years Class Teacher Lee Kirk joins AIS as a Primary class teacher. Originally from Australia, he has lived in the Netherlands since 2006. He has taught at several international primary schools and is a specialized maths teacher. Lee enjoys sports and family time in the mountains. He has a Bachelor of Education from the University of South Australia.
	Payal Chatterjee - Teaching Assistant Payal is our Teaching Assistant and she is in every school day. Originally from India, she brings with her a wealth of international experience, having lived and taught in the US and Sweden. A passionate early childhood educator, Payal has nearly a decade of experience teaching at a respected international school in Stockholm. She speaks English, Swedish, Hindi, and Bengali, and is currently pursuing a Master’s in International Teaching and Innovation. Outside of the classroom, Payal enjoys dancing, singing, traveling, and discovering new cultures. She is looking forward to getting to know our students and families, and we are excited to have her as part of our school community!
	Vincent Looij - Physical Education Teacher Vincent Looij joins AIS as PE teacher. Vincent works at Skillz United, a company that provides professionals, such as PE teachers, teaching assistants, and educational staff. Vincent will ensure that the children not only learn but also have a lot of fun during physical education.
	Diane Bekkers - SENCo Diane Bekkers is our Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo). She graduated as a teacher in Utrecht in 1999 and taught for twelve years at primary schools. After getting her master's degree in Special Educational Needs in 2012, she started as a Special Educational Needs Coordinator. Diane also works at our partner School De Kubus.
	Astrid Vianen - HR and Finance Manager Astrid Vianen has been working as an administrator at primary schools for several years. In August 2022 she started working at De Kubus, our partner school, as a school business manager. There, she is responsible for everything that has to do with the student administration, finance, HR, housing, communication etc. At the AIS she is responsible for finances and HR. Astrid is at the Noordewierweg on Wednesday mornings.
	Armida Meursing - School Business Manager Armida is local to Amersfoort and has a strong background in communications, marketing and event management. She is responsible for overseeing our school's communication, admissions, administration, office management, and partnerships, ensuring that everything runs smoothly and the school operates efficiently. Armida’s commitment to operational excellence plays a key role in supporting our school’s mission and creating a positive, well-organised environment for both students and staff.