Facilitators

• Karen Fraser Colby de Mattos
  ICA
  Regional Consultant
  

  Karen is a multilingual and multicultural educator who has been working in the international and bilingual world for almost four decades. She has worked in different contexts with diverse populations in both private and public sectors, and she is passionate about DEIJB. Karen has taught early childhood to college students and is also a teacher and educator. She has worked in leadership positions for over 25 years in international and bilingual schools. Karen also works as a consultant. Her background includes theatre, movement, language acquisition, curriculum development, intercultural and international education and mindfulness. She is currently the Regional Consultant for the Americas and Africa at ICA and is part of their PD and Accreditation Teams.

• Marytina Osuchukwu
  RA International School
  Deputy Head of School
  

  Marytina is a seasoned educational leader, consultant, and advocate for inclusive education, particularly in early childhood and special needs (SEND), with over 25 years’ experience in the industry.

  She serves as the Deputy Head of School, overseeing Early Years and Learning Support Units at the RA International School on Bonny Island, Nigeria, which is known for its commitment to delivering an inclusive curriculum to primary age children.

  Among other qualifications, she has a Master’s degree in International Education and PGCE in Special Needs and Inclusion, with excellent skills in curriculum development.

   

• Muchindu Chizyuka
  International School of Lusaka
  Vice Principal
  

  Muchindu is a passionate educator and middle school leader with experience in leadership, teaching and curriculum development. As the Vice Principal for Middle School at International School of Lusaka, he has gained insights from leading the implementation of the International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC), while also teaching International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). Muchindu is a member of the IMYC Curriculum Steering Committee and has also been a presenter at ICA-organised International Curriculum Conferences.

   

• Oluyemisi Aluko
  RA International School
  Early Years Lead
  

  Oluyemisi is a dedicated educator with over 25 years of experience. She holds a master’s degree from the University of South Wales, UK, and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Early Childhood Education.

  She has accomplished significant milestones, such as serving as an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (IB/PYP) coordinator and co-authoring an indigenous International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) unit titled “My Nigeria, My Culture.”

  She is dedicated to promoting child-friendly teaching methods, driven by her boundless energy, enthusiasm, and unwavering commitment to continuous learning and self-improvement.

  As the Early Years Lead at RA International School in Bonny Island, Nigeria, Oluyemisi consistently inspires and empowers her colleagues, fostering excellence in teaching and learning within the educational system.