Yayasan Medan International School
DJASAMEN SARAGIH
MICHAEL STEVENS
REIN MEIJER
JOESRA BAHROENY
NINGRUM SIRAIT
IAN LAU
Mr. Lau has been with MIS since 2013. He is the Vice President Marketing of PT Sasco Indonesia which is involved in the importation and distribution of fertilizers.
NASHA LUBIS
Ibu Nasha earned her Bachelor degree in Accounting from Universitas Parahyangan Bandung and her MBA from Syracuse University, New York. She’s also a Certified Public Accountant registered in New York State. She currently serves as an Independent Accountant for a number of small to medium size businesses in Indonesia as well as in the US, focusing on Healthcare and F&B Industries.
OLIVIER TICHIT
Olivier Tichit is the Director of Sustainability of Musim Mas Group. Musim Mas Group is one of the world’s largest, integrated palm oil corporations with operations spanning the entire value chain across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. A tropical agronomist by training, Olivier has worked in South-East Asia for the past thirty years, and in Medan for the past twenty years.
MATTHEW GAETANO
Graduated with MA in K-12 Educational Leadership from Michigan State University, M.Ed from University of California, Santa Barbara, and BA. in Music from University of California, Santa Barbara, Mr. G has led a successful DP implementation at MIS resulting in a batch of successful graduates.
HENRY GINTING
Mr. Henry earned his Bachelor of Computer Engineering from STMIK Mikroskil Medan and a Diploma in Hardware Engineering from UNPAD. He was handling the General Affairs in the British Council Indonesia Foundation before joining MIS in 2017. He oversees the school’s compliance with government regulations as well as managing the ground staff at MIS.
YOHANA MANURUNG
Ms. Yohana earned her first Diploma in Banking and Finance from Politeknik Negeri Bandung then completed her Bachelor of Economics from Universitas Panca Budi. She worked with Briton International English School before joining MIS as the accounts officer in August 2013. She oversees the financial activities throughout the school.
MATTHEW GAETANO
PRINCIPAL/HEAD OF SCHOOL
Mr. G is a returning Principal. With his MA in K-12 Educational Leadership from Michigan State University, M.Ed from University of California, Santa Barbara, and BA. in Music from the same university, Mr. G has orchestrated a successful DP implementation at MIS resulting in a batch of successful graduates.
GREG MCGUIRE
MYP COORDINATOR, MYP/DP TEACHER
Mr. McGuire received his B.Sc. from the University of New Brunswick and his B.Ed. from St. Thomas University in New Brunswick, Canada. He holds a Teaching License from the Province of New Brunswick. He has taught overseas at Colegio Albania in Colombia and the American International School of Kingston before joining MIS in 2009.
KARL SLOANE
DP COORDINATOR, MYP/DP TEACHER
Mr. Sloane holds a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Charles Sturt University, Australia, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business & PG DP Marketing (Chartered) from London University, UK. With over 30 years of teaching experience in various countries, including England, Egypt, Kuwait, Australia, Thailand, Qatar, and Indonesia, he brings vast expertise to our IBDP program. Apart from being the IBDP Coordinator, Mr. Sloane also leads the EAL program at MIS, collaborating with specialists to support students academically and linguistically, making him an invaluable asset to our school.
JULIE HOFFMAN
PYP COORDINATOR, TEACHER
Ms. Julie earned her BA from UC Riverside and holds a Master’s Degree in Education from University of California, Santa Barbara complemented with Teaching Credential (K-8) from the same university. She has over 20 years of experience teaching in California, Italy, Taiwan, Jamaica, Mauritania, and Indonesia.
BRIDGET SCHWAB
PYP TEACHER
Ms. Bridget received her B.A. from Western Illinois University in Illinois, U.S.A and her B.Ed. from the University of Windsor in Ontario, Canada. She holds a Teaching License from the Provinces of British Columbia and Ontario. She has many years of experience teaching in Canada, the U.A.E. and South Korea.
RYAN SCHWAB
PYP TEACHER
Mr. Ryan earned a Master of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Windsor, Ontario, Canada. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education degree from the same institution. Mr. Ryan is certified to teach K – 6 and has experience working in schools from Canada to South Korea, the Middle East and Indonesia. When not teaching, Mr. Ryan loves to spend quality time with his family.
JASON PRINGLE
MYP / DP TEACHER
Mr. Pringle holds a Master of Education in International Schooling, Education and Development from the University of New England, Australia; two Graduate Certificates in Secondary Education, one in English Literature and the other in Educational Leadership from Charles Sturt University, Australia; and two Bachelor degrees, one in Arts and the other in Teaching, from the same university. With over seven years of teaching experience, four of which are in Indonesia, Mr. Pringle is a great English teacher for our MYP and DP students.
KATHY GINTING
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
Ms. Kathy earned her BA in English Language and Literature at North Sumatra University. She holds a teaching certificate from Pelita Bangsa University. She has worked at MIS since 2001. She has attended IB Training sessions on Assessment, Inquiry and Promoting International Mindedness.
RENTA PANGARIBUAN
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER ASSISTANT
Ms. Renta holds a Bachelor Degree in English Language & Literature from University of North Sumatra. She is a caring teacher who is experienced in teaching as Sunday School teachers at church, and teaching the Kindergarten classes at local schools.
SUCI DEPARI
PYP INDO COORD/ 3/4 CO-TEACHER
Ms. Suci earned her BA in English Language and Literature from Nommensen University. She joined MIS in May 2012.
STEVAN FAGIO
PYP TEACHER ASSISTANT
Mr. Stevan joined MIS recently in 2023. He holds a Bachelor Degree in Education from State University of Medan and has over 2 years experience in a bilingual school in Medan before joining our PYP Team.
MARIA PURBA
PYP TEARCHER ASSISTANT
Ms. Maria holds a Bachelor Degree in English Education from State University of Medan. She has over 2 years experience in teaching at a Sekolah Lentera Nusa Medan before joining us in 2022.
ANDY MANURUNG
MUSIC & ART TEACHER
Mr. Andy holds a Master’s Degree in Composition & Arts Research from University of North Sumatra and a BA in Music from Nommensen University. He has published a book “Contemporary Church Music: Between Ministry and Industry”, Deep Publish, Yogyakarta, (ISBN 978-602-401-087-4). He has taught 7 years in local schools before joining MIS in 2013 and has over 10 years experience teaching the university students in Nommensen and STT Pelita Kebenaran.
IMELDA HUTABARAT
LIBRARIAN, MYP TEACHER, DP CAS COORDINATOR
Ms. Imelda holds a Master’s Degree in Occupational Health from North Sumatra University adding on to the Public Health Degree from North Sumatra University. She has attended IB Training for PYP, MYP Mathematics, and DP CAS as well as the Inspired Education Conference about Language, SEN & Resources in Jakarta. Ms. Imelda has been with MIS since 2011.
EXAUDI DAMANIK
PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Mr. Exaudi earned his Bachelors of Arts in Teaching Department of Sport and Health Education from Medan State University. He has over 8 years teaching experience in various schools in Medan before joining MIS in 2019.
DESY TARIGAN
DESIGN & BAHASA INDONESIA TEACHER
Ms. Desy earned her BA in Management from North Sumatra University. She holds a teaching certificate from Pelita Bangsa University. She has attended multiple training sessions covering aspects of the IB PYP. She began working at MIS in 2004.
BINTANG SIMBOLON
MYP/DP BAHASA INDONESIA TEACHER
Ms. Bintang holds a Master’s Degree in Education (M.Ed) from University of the People, California (USA), BA in Economics from the University of North Sumatra, B.Ed and Teaching Certificate from Universitas Pelita Bangsa. She has attended IB Training sessions in MYP/DP Language B, EARCOS conference, Language, SEN & Resources conference. She has worked at MIS since 2001.
IRMA TOBING
BAHASA INDONESIA (MYP) TEACHER, FRENCH (MYP/DP) TEACHER
Ms. Irma earned her Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) in French Language, along with a teaching certificate from the French Department at the Institute of Teacher Training and Education (IKIP) Medan. She also earned her B.Ed in Indonesian Language and Literature, with a teaching certificate from Universitas Terbuka Medan. In addition to her teaching experience at MIS, she has 16 years of teaching experience at Alliance Française (AF) Medan, 3 years at Universitas Darma Agung, and 2 years at Alliance Française de Batam. Ms. Irma has been working at MIS since 2001.
RIZQI AMATURRAHIM
DP CHEMISTRY & PHYSICS TEACHER
Ms. Rizqi holds a Master of Science in Chemistry after her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from North Sumatra University. She has been with MIS since 2018.
BOSMAN SIMANJUNTAK
MYP/DP MATH TEACHER
Mr. Bosman earned his BS in Physics from North Sumatra University. He earned his teaching certificate from Pelita Bangsa University. He has been with MIS since 2008 and is now an IBDP Math examiner.
YUNI FRENICA
MYP GERMAN TEACHER
Frau Yuni earned her Bachelor of German and a Teaching Certificate from Medan State University. She has been teaching German in Goethe-Institut Indonesia Jakarta and an experienced Aupai Mädchen in Germany before joining MIS in 2017.
GOLDA HUANG
MYP MANDARIN TEACHER
Ms. Golda holds a Master Degree in Chinese International Education from South China Normal University, Guanzhou China. She has been with us for 9 years before rejoining us in 2021.
MELI GINTING
ASSISTANT TO MYP & DP COORDINATOR
Ms. Meli earned her BA in Music from Nommensen University in Medan. She’s currently assisting the MYP & DP Coordinator academic and administrative works.
HENRY GINTING
BUSINESS MANAGER
Mr. Henry earned his Bachelor of Computer Engineering from STMIK Mikroskil Medan and a Diploma in Hardware Engineering from UNPAD. He was handling the General Affairs in the British Council Indonesia Foundation before joining MIS in 2017. He oversees the school’s compliance with government regulations as well as managing the ground staff at MIS.
YOHANA MANURUNG
FINANCE MANAGER
Ms. Yohana earned her first Diploma in Banking and Finance from Politeknik Negeri Bandung then completed her Bachelor of Economics from Universitas Panca Budi. She worked with Briton International English School before joining MIS as the accounts officer in August 2013. She oversees the financial activities throughout the school.
MERY WIDIASARI
MARKETING MANAGER
Ms. Mery holds a certificate in Branding from the University of East Anglia, UK, and completed a diploma in Hotel and Tourism from PMCI, Medan. She was the Marketing Manager at British Council Indonesia Foundation before joining MIS in 2016. Ms. Mery manages social media, promotion, communication, and is our key event organizer at school.
EVA SINULINGGA
ADMIN OFFICER
Ms. Eva was an experienced Admin Officer in an international school in Bandung before joining MIS in 2017. She is our key contact at school for parents-relations, administration, and appointments.
PEBRIKA LIMBONG (CIKA)
ASST. FINANCE AND ADMIN
Ms. Cika joined us to assist our Finance team in handling the administration processes. Her work helps the school operate smoothly.
WAWAN KRISDIANTO
IT SUPERVISOR
Mr. Wawan provides tremendous support in device management, network troubleshooting, connectivity supervision, audio/visual quality throughout campus which plays a very important role in providing smooth day–to-day operation at school. With his over 14 years of experience in computer distribution before joining MIS in 2019, Pak Wawan has helped MIS grow in our quality of service.
Medan Independent School
Jalan Tali Air No. 5
Jamin Ginting KM 10 Medan 20141
Kel. Mangga Kec. Medan Tuntungan
North Sumatra – INDONESIA
T: +62 61 836 1816
E: admissions@mismedan.org
