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Chief Executive Officer:Philip is the Chief Executive and founder of SITSE. Following 20 years in International Education Philip has developed a passion for creating and developing opportunities within the field of Special Education Needs. He believes in facilitating exciting educational journeys for all students and staff which challenge, stimulate and exceed expectations. Out of a passionate commitment to inclusion and diversity Philip has set up a comprehensive Special Education Needs department for the International Community School in London, co-created the College of Life Skills, set up a Travel and Learn programme that has taken SEN students up the Amazon and into the Arctic and has founded this charitable trust for the advancement of opportunities within Special Education.
Philip lives in London, a city he adores, with his boyfriend and 3 cats.
Trust Manager and Consultant: Sonja has been managing SITSE since summer 2007 and developed the referral and consultancy service at SITSE. She has communicated extensively with families all around the globe and representatives of embassies, companies, banks, relocation agencies, local authorities, as well as with independent and state mainstream and special schools. Her ultimate goal is to help families find the most suitable school and therapy placement for their child with special educational needs.
Sonja completed a Bachelor of Education (B Ed Honours) degree and an MA degree in Special and Inclusive Education (Psychological Perspectives) at the Institute of Education (University of London). She has a professional background in mainstream and special education in Germany, Brazil, Mozambique and the United Kingdom. Sonja is passionate about inclusive education and appreciates the value of specialized educational settings and the knowledge they can provide. She is strongly committed to equal opportunities in differentiated learning environments in which students can reach their personal potentials.Improving access to schooling and life enhancing opportunities for students with special educational needs wherever they live and whatever their circumstance drives Rose's work with SITSE. Developing links with families, corporate sponsors, educators, special educational needs and relocation professionals who seek help or offer support to improve the lives of students with special educational needs is the primary focus of Rose's work for the charity.
Alan AndrewAlan Andrew (Ed.S.) is a School Psychologist who helped set up Life Skills programs at ICS and the International School of Brussels (ISB). He is currently a school psychologist at the Benjamin Franklin International School in Barcelona.
He is passionate about developing programs to provide opportunities to students with autism and intellectual disabilities in inclusive settings. Alan has been actively developing the International IEP or International Individual Learning Plan (IILP), as one of SITSE’s objectives. He has been awarded for this achievement by the European Council of International Schools
Claudine Hakim-DedeyanClaudine Hakim is a London based Special Educational Needs (SEN) Consultant with decades of experience in the field. She provides training and SEN consultancy services to parents, schools and institutions both in London and around the world. Claudine is actively involved in charitable work, especially in fund raising and the sponsorship of children with SEN.
Claudine has an MA in Education Management and Administration from University of London's Institute of Education and a BA in Psychology and Counselling from Richmond International University. As former Head Teacher of Centre Academy, an independent special school, for five years, she successfully led the school through Ofsted and CReSTeD inspections. In addition, Claudine developed and managed a Saturday school catering for underprivileged children with SEN. Finally, she has been instrumental in the design, implementation and management of a mainstream international school in London, and in other SEN departments within various schools worldwide.
Claudine firmly believes that every child has unique talents, and that given the appropriate support and encouragement, can reach their full potential. It is also her conviction that pastoral care is as vital as academic achievement in a child's education.
Dirk Flower Dirk gained his Masters and Diploma of Educational Psychology in New Zealand. He is a trained teacher and has expertise as a family therapist and relationship counsellor In 1993, having become Chartered with the British Psychological Society, Dirk established Flower Associates in London.
He specialises in psychological assessment and helping parents deal with challenging children. He works with couples and individuals covering work stress and the circumstances arising from divorce, access arrangements and difficult family situations.
After completing degrees in law and international relations at the University of Geneva and New York University, Jenny practiced as an international lawyer for ten years in New York and Paris. She has also taught law at universities in France and Switzerland, and done pro bono work for the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia and Amnesty International. Jenny now lives in London and is the mother of three children.
Melanne Maddalene RandallMelanne Maddalene Randall is a graduate of Auburn University and the Medical College of Georgia, resulting in degrees in both Occupational Therapy and Pediatric Neurology. She specializes in the treatment of Sensory-Integration and Neurodevelopmental disorders. Melanne has developed a variety of clinical practices in both the U.S., Canada, U.K., and Europe, focusing on the treatment of premature infants; babies and toddlers in early intervention; and children in both public and private school programs. She is the founder/director of Maximum Potential, a progressive pediatric therapy service that provides both clinical and school-based Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy services. Additionally, Melanne conducts Sensory Integration workshops for doctors, therapists, educators and parents in the international arena.
Nicholas John ReesHaving worked since 1987 in the field of specific learning difficulty, Nick has had experience of teaching children aged between 4-14 and have led and managed not only an established school but he set up both Fairley House Upper School and Abingdon House School from the beginning. His present school has been inspected by CReSTeD valid until May 2009 and ISI, valid until April 2012. He has, therefore, become a member of ISA and his school accredited. Nick is also a CReSTeD consultant and a ‘potential’ ISI inspector having successfully completed the course but has yet to inspect his first school. He has experienced that most schools are too large and impersonal for pupils who need a more nurturing environment to succeed and develop. It is Nick’s wish that an appropriate school is found to match the requirements of each individual child.
Stephanie ScottStephanie is a politics graduate of Antioch College and later earned her Juris Doctor from New York University. She has practised law in both New York and London, and in recent years has become increasingly involved with charitable work in aid of children with special needs. Stephanie is interested in different styles of learning, and believes that every child presents a unique profile of strengths and weaknesses, which must be taken into account by parents and educators in order for the child to thrive and enjoy success. She is interested especially in a broad spectrum approach to fostering optimal development in children with special needs, encompassing educational support, high quality healthcare, occupational therapies and individualised behavioural programmes. Stephanie lives in North London and is mother to two school age children.
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