faculty & Staff
The faculty and staff at ISI are the foundation of our vibrant, globally-minded community.
Representing over 25 countries, they bring a wealth of global experience and expertise to their roles. Each team member is committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive environment that inspires students to achieve their full potential. With a shared passion for education and a dedication to ISI's mission, our staff ensures every student receives a world-class, globally-minded education. Their hard work and enthusiasm make ISI a vibrant place to learn, grow, and succeed.
By the numbers
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Teacher Feature: Patricia Laguna Contreras
Patricia has been at ISI for 26 years and has taught at the elementary, Middle Years, and Diploma levels. She is currently the Upper School Spanish Language Coordinator and Spanish Language & Literature Teacher.
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Teacher Feature: Yelena Sinitsky
Yelena Sinitsky has been teaching for over 36 years, both abroad in Russia and in Indianapolis. She teaches MYP and DP Mathematics and is one of the longest-tenured teachers at ISI. She also heads the Timmy Club, along with student leaders, which raises money for Timmy Global Health.
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Teacher Feature: Mendi Wiseman
TEACHER FEATURE | Mendi Wiseman
Meet one of our incredible teachers who has dedicated 14 years of her teaching journey right here at ISI! With 28 years in education, she’s a true local, born and raised in Kokomo, Indiana, and a proud graduate of Butler University with both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Music Education.
What makes her ISI experience even more special? She’s both a teacher and an alumni parent, giving her a unique perspective on the magic that happens at ISI every day.
Click to learn more about Mendi!
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Teacher Feature- Mr. Geoff Peate
“Our TED-Ed club at ISI seeks to improve our students’ confidence and to help them build important idea development skills that will serve them in college and in the real world.”
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Teacher Feature- Mr. Faustin N'Tala
At International School of Indiana (ISI), our mission is to prepare our students for the world stage. We do this by hiring the best teachers with authentic, global experience. Mr. Faustin N'Tala is a shining example of an ISI teacher that inspires and supports his students through school and beyond. Learn more about Mr. N'Tala in this post.
Faculty & Staff Directory
Bertille Allamel
Titles:
Upper School French Language Acquisition and French Individuals & Societies Teacher
Dr. Frederic Allamel
Titles:
Upper School Social & Cultural Anthropology and French Language Acquisition Teacher
Marithe Benavente-Llamas
Titles:
IB Middle Years Programme Coordinator, Spanish Language & Literature, and Spanish Individuals & Societies Teacher
Jenny Howell
Titles:
Head of Upper School Individuals & Societies Department, DP History, and Individuals & Societies Teacher, Model UN Advisor
Patricia Laguna
Titles:
Upper School Spanish Language Coordinator and Spanish Language & Literature Teacher
Dr. Geoff Peate
Titles:
Head of Upper School English Department, English Language & Literature, Theory of Knowledge Teacher, and AP Coordinator
Laura Souto
Titles:
Upper School Spanish Language & Literature and Spanish Language Acquisition Teacher
Qiao Xu
Titles:
Upper School Mandarin Language Acquisition and Mandarin Language & Literature Teacher
