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Leadership and Governance

Lead by example

The BIS Leadership Team bundles educational experience and expertise gained in leading schools throughout Europe, Asia and the Americas.

In addition, they prioritize a sense of belonging and shared identity for all members of our school community, whether students, staff or parents. 

We feel a great deal of gratitude for how well BIS is managed.  The school leadership has proficiency and heart, both in equal measure, and it has guided the school to be a wonderful place of learning and community.


Lisa Kelley, Parent

Allow us to introduce our Leadership Team:

Robin Schneider

Director

Originally from Canada, Robin is an accomplished international school leader with over 25 years of experience in education, including nearly two decades in senior leadership roles across Asia and Europe. 

Robin holds a degree in Mathematics and Science and an advanced degree in Educational Leadership. This education has helped Robin’s deep commitment to empowering school communities by amplifying their voice and fostering a culture of collaboration, trust, and clear communication. His leadership emphasizes diversity, equity, and sustainability, and he has played a key role in initiatives ranging from DEIJB development to environmental partnerships with universities and local governments.

He enjoys outdoor activities, reading, travel, and exploring cultures with his wife and son, who share his passion for learning, food, and driving into the deep end of a culture. 
 

Alex Whitaker

Primary School Principal

Born in Great Britain, Alex studied Primary and later Special Needs Education. He was also team leader for visual impairment for 400 schools. Before coming to BIS, he was Assistant Principal and PYP Coordinator in Stuttgart, Germany. 

Alex believes the PYP is the best tool to fulfill our school mission and provide a relevant, challenging, and supportive learning environment for children.

A father of two, Alex enjoys sharing his affinity for all things related to the circus, including physical theatre and juggling, with family, friends and the BIS community.

Peter Owen

Secondary School Principal

Born in Hong Kong, Peter grew up in Canada. He holds Bachelor degrees in both Applied Economics and Secondary Education, and completed a Masters in Educational Leadership and Management from Bath University, UK.

Peter has taught Secondary Maths, Economics and Theory of Knowledge at BIS. He also served as Coordinator of our Diploma Programme 2018 - 2022, achieving wonderful results during the trying times of the pandemic.

Peter's ethics center on acting responsibly, working hard and building a caring and nurturing community. He believes that everyone can be successful, and that BIS is the best place to become inspired and empowered to do so.

His wife, Lizzie, is also a teacher at BIS. He is one child in our Secondary School and another in Primary School. Peter is often seen biking with his kids, or on the sidelines of matches cheering our student teams on.

 

Jo Junglas

Head of Student Services and Operations

Jo qualified as a teacher of Physical Education, and Social and Personal Education in Great Britain. She has worked as a Social Educational Expert with and trained in both Clinical and Pastoral Counselling and Excellence in Leadership.

Jo is passionate about enabling and empowering students to work towards reaching their true potential, whether academic, social or sporting, and is a positive example of life long learning.

Married with two children, she speaks German, plays football and regularly participates in running races and marathons.

Ute Kuhn

Business Manager

Ute is originally from Southern Germany. She has a master's degree in business administration with a focus on business information systems and worked for many years in the software industry. After several years in France, she stayed connected to culture and language as the Business Manager at a French-German School before coming to BIS.

Her two daughters study in Munich and Hamburg. Ute is often out and about in the mountains, and when she's not hiking or mountain biking, she can often be found on her yoga mat.

Board of Trustees

Bonn International School is a registered non-profit association supervised by a Board of Trustees. The 10-member Board of Trustees is responsible for the long-term development of the school, strategic decisions and school policy. Strong relationships between the Board of Trustees and the school’s Leadership Team ensure a shared vision for the future of our school and resilience in the face of short term challenges.

Klaus Wolf

Chair

Klaus is a retired German staff officer and holds a Diploma of Education as well as a MSc for Political Strategies. He is now developing projects for the production and use of green hydrogen. He has twins in BIS Primary School. 

Anna Spinelli

Vice Chair

Anna is an Italian national who holds a master’s degree in Management Engineering. After having worked in the UK, Italy, USA, and The Netherlands, Anna is currently Chief Procurement Officer and Head of Mobility at DHL Group in Bonn. Her daughter is a proud BIS Primary School student.

Marta Zurita Bermejo

Treasurer

Marta's career is in investment banking and capital markets, which she leverages in her position as BIS Treasurer. She is Spanish, but spent 25 years in the UK before moving to Bonn with her family. Marta has three Dragon children - one each in Primary School, the Middle Years Programme and the Diploma Programme.

Stéphane Rollier

Secretary

Stéphane is a French national who holds a Master’s degree in Business and Litigation Law. After working in France and in the US, Stéphane is now taking a temporary career break to take care of her recently born son. 

She has two daughters in BIS Primary School. 

Mark Sinar

Governance Committee Chair

Mark is the Global VP – Human Resources, Safety and Sustainability for Maxion Wheels. The Sinars are long-time residents of Bonn, after moving from the United States. Their children are lifelong Dragons.

Julia Stone

Development Committee Chair

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Christian Wanders

Policy Committee Chair

Christian, originally from Germany, holds a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. With a strong background in international business and leadership, he built a successful career in the automotive industry before retiring. He is a proud father of twins, as well as two sons currently enrolled at BIS — one in Primary School and the other in Secondary School.

 

 

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