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Mr. Jarkko Niiranen,Head of School |
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Ms. Anne Dullaghan,Academic Principal – Primary SchoolMs. Anne Dullaghan is a highly experienced educator with a distinguished career in the field of education. She holds a Master of Education from the University of Oulu, Finland, as well as the Educational Administration and Principal Qualification awarded by the Finnish National Agency for Education. Her areas of expertise include educational leadership, curriculum development, teacher training, CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning), and primary education. Ms. Dullaghan finds her current role to be a perfect fit, allowing her to apply her knowledge and skills to their fullest extent. She looks forward to another rewarding academic year, working alongside the school’s talented and dedicated teaching staff, who are committed to innovation and delivering differentiated, engaging learning experiences for their students. |
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Ms. Renja-Kaisa Martikainen,Administrative Vice PrincipalMs. Renja-Kaisa Martikainen has accumulated 16 years of experience in the field of education. In Finland, she worked in various capacities, including KG teacher, class teacher, and vice principal. Her expertise lies in primary education, multicultural education, music education, and physical education. Ms. Martikainen’s interest in working in a multicultural environment led her to join Qatar-Finland International School, where she began as a class teacher before being appointed as an Administrative Vice Principal. She possesses a natural desire to develop educational systems and is a strong advocate of Finnish Pedagogy, which she believes is exceptional and should be recognized worldwide. |
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Ms. Tuija Lehtinen,Academic Principal – Middle and High SchoolMs. Tuija Lehtinen is a motivated educator with a master’s degree and over 20 years of experience in the field of education. In Finland, she worked as a high school vice principal and before that, as a subject teacher, mostly in high school.
Ms. Tuija Lehtinen has a certificate in educational administration and she specializes especially in leadership in the field of training and education as well as teacher training. |
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Ms. Amira Taawash,Head of Human ResourcesMs. Amira Taawash is passionate about fostering a positive work environment and promoting employees’ growth. Ms. Amira brings 14 years of experience in human resources and business development to the school. Her journey at Qatar-Finland International School, which began in 2014, allowed her to work with diverse teams and support the school’s growth and ongoing development.
Ms. Amira’s philosophy is centred around people-first principles. She believes that the collective efforts of its employees drive the school’s success. She is a firm believer in open communication and continuous learning. |
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Ms. Cecela Tan,Financial ControllerMs. Cecela is a highly competent finance professional with over 18 years of experience, excelling in finance management, control, budgeting, and reporting.
Since 2015, she has been at the helm of the school’s finance team, demonstrating exceptional leadership skills. Recognising her expertise and dedication, she was subsequently appointed to the Senior Leadership Team.
Ms. Cecela Tan has played a pivotal role in establishing robust internal control systems within the school, crafting policies and procedures that ensure seamless operational activities while adhering to local authorities and regulations.
Committed to fostering sustainable development and achieving outstanding performance, Ms. Cecela Tan consistently goes above and beyond in her role at the school. Her expertise and passion contribute significantly to the school’s achievement. |
| Ms. Marwa Mahmoud | Head of admissions |
| Mr. Ossi Itäkare | IT system administrator |
| Ms. Genelyn Monson | Administrative assistant |
| Ms. Athira Venu | Accountant |
| Ms. Katrina Javier | Finance assistant |
| Ms. Rana Moataz | HR and administrative specialist |
| Ms. Marwa Beshir | Operations coordinator |
| Ms. Areej Lababneh | Admissions and administrative executive |
| Ms. Eleftheria Christou | Teacher KG1 A |
Ms. Jennifer | Learning Assistant KG1 A |
| Ms. Palia Iminza | Learning Assistant KG1 A |
| Ms. Caren Jeruto | Learning Assistant KG1 A |
| Ms. Bilaad Abdulle | Teacher KG1 B |
| Ms. Irene Cabasag | Learning Assistant KG1 B |
| Ms. Irene Khamisi | Learning Assistant KG1 B |
| Ms. Maisa Heikkinen | Teacher KG2 A |
| Ms. Elina Marttinen | Learning Assistant KG2 A |
| Ms. Anna Koponen | Teacher KG2 B |
| Ms. Ailene Omolon | Learning Assistant KG2 B |
| Ms. Heini Sipilä | Teacher KG2 C |
| Ms. Farah Doughman | Learning Assistant KG2 C |
| Ms. Helena Sokuri (HoF) | Class Teacher 1A |
| Ms. Rania Kojok | Learning Assistant 1A |
| Ms. Mari Kämäräinen | Class Teacher 1B |
| Ms. Farkhanda Aziz | Learning Assistant 1B |
| Ms. Jenni Helynen | Class Teacher 1C |
| Ms. Debbie Toropainen | Learning Assistant 1C |
| Ms. Minna Kämäräinen | Class Teacher 2A |
| Ms. Juliet Oghogho | Learning Assistant 2A |
| Ms. Krista Ollikainen | Class Teacher 2B |
| Ms. Nasreen Akhtar | Learning Assistant 2B |
| Ms. Sanna Messman | Class Teacher 3A |
| Ms. Lovelyn Hugo | Learning Assistant 3A |
| Ms. Terhi Essid (HoF) | Class Teacher 3B |
| Ms. Ann Taping | Learning Assistant 3B |
| Ms. Emmi Koomen | Class Teacher 4A |
| Ms. Hina Houman | Learning Assistant |
| Ms. Oona Sorsa | Class Teacher 4B |
| Ms. Lolwa Al Mohannandi | Learning Assistant |
| Ms. Alisa Luukka | Class Teacher 4C |
| Ms. Laura Salmirinne | Class Teacher 5A |
| Ms. Naeema Mohamed | Learning Assistant G5 |
| Mr. Paul Tonkyn | Class Teacher 5B |
| Ms. Anna Oghogho | Learning Assistant G5 |
| Ms. Ifrah Jama | Class Teacher 5C |
| Mr. Sami Ollikainen | Class Teacher 6A |
| Ms. Zoya Anjum | Learning Assistant G6 |
| Ms. Merika Tuononen | Class Teacher 6B |
| Ms. Amani Al Naimi | Learning Assistant G6 |
| Ms. Elisa Itäkare (HoF) | Class Teacher 6C |
| Ms. Anna Vestman | Resource Teacher |
| Arabic | |
| Ms. Noura Dabbous | Arabic |
| Ms. Enas Hamed | Arabic |
| Arabic, Islamic, Qatar history | |
| Mr. Ahmed Shahin | Arabic, Islamic, Qatar history |
| Ms. Amira Al Misry | Arabic, Islamic, Qatar history |
| Ms. Hanen Boulariah | Arabic, Islamic, Qatar history |
| Mr. Mohamed Hegazi | Arabic, Islamic, Qatar history |
| Mr. Mohamed Nadim | Arabic, Islamic, Qatar history |
| Ms. Nehad Ibrahim | Arabic, Islamic, Qatar history |
| Ms. Iman Otham | Arabic, Islamic, Qatar history |
| Arts | |
| Ms. Ivânia Range (HOF) | Arts, HoF G7-12 |
| Crafts | |
| Mr. Jouni Salmirinne | Crafts |
| Ms. Minna Lindqvist | Crafts |
| English | |
| Mr. Juha Toropainen | English |
| Ms. Kara Schultz | English |
| English, digital tools | |
| Mr. Jaakko Kujala | English, digital tools |
| French | |
| Mr. Yassine Mezni | French |
| Ms. Karima Boukettaya | French |
| French, Spanish | |
| Ms. Nasira Salhi | French, Spanish |
| Geography, biology, psychology | |
| Ms. Reetta Luomanen | Geography, biology, psychology |
| Learning Assistant | |
| Ms. Samar Fares | Learning Assistant |
| Ms. Heba Al Hashemi | Learning Assistant |
| Mathematics | |
| Mr. Waqas Raja | Mathematics |
| Ms. Evgenia Kyriakopoulou | Mathematics |
| Mathematics, physics, chemistry | |
| Ms. Raisa Jauhiainen | Mathematics, physics, chemistry |
| Mr. Juhana Väisänen | Mathematics, physics, chemistry |
| Music | |
| Mr. Tomi Koponen | Music |
| Physical education | |
| Ms. Carita Juvonen | Physical education |
| Physical education, health education | |
| Mr. Jesse Kuusela | Physical education, health education |
| Physical education, health education, HoF G7-12 | |
| Mr. Robert Juvonen (HOF) | Physical education, health education, HoF G7-12 |
| Psychology, biology, geography | |
| Ms. Susanna Melander | Psychology, biology, geography |
| Social studies, world history, citizenship | |
| Mr. Sami Marttinen | Social studies, world history, citizenship |
| Spanish | |
| Ms. Nadine Khodari | Spanish |
| World history, Qatar history, citizenship | |
| Ms. Colleen Whyte | World history, Qatar history, citizenship |
| Ms. Tiina Korhonen | SEN Teacher KG1-G2 |
| Ms. Minja Kujala | SEN Teacher G3-G4 |
| Ms. Anna Laaksonen | SEN Teacher G5-G6 |
| Ms. Ritva Tolvanen | SEN Teacher G7-G12 |
| Ms. Maija Veskoniemi | Counsellor |
| Mr. Juha Toropainen | Guidance Counsellor |
| Mr. Yassine Mezni | Social Counsellor |
| Ms. Jolani Rhodenizer | Librarian |
| Ms. Irreen Palis | Library Assistant |
Qatar-Finland International School – Exemplary educational hub of overall well-being and outstanding learning results.
Qatar-Finland International School adapts Finnish expertise to the unique needs of Qatari context to offer the best education in the State of Qatar.