TEAM
All of our faculty are experienced, highly qualified professionals driven by a strong belief in PSI’s guiding statements.
They are excited about, and committed to, creating the new dynamic learning space and learning experience. This extraordinary team embraces the chance to fulfil multiple roles. This approach is bringing all members of the teaching team even closer to our students, strongly enhancing the culture and community feel.
Video: Orientation programme for the teaching team at PSI Kyiv, August 2024.
Meet PSI Kyiv faculty
Yulia Soloshenko
Teaching Partner
Vera Tymochko
Music Teacher
Trae Holland
School Director
Bryan Reardon
Primary School Principal, IB Primary Years Programme Coordinator
David Freeman
Secondary School Principal
Olga Berezhna
IB Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme Coordinator
Andrew Weston
Director of Learning & Teaching, Whole School Student Support Coordinator
Peter Hausz
Athletics Director
Aida Poltorak
Teaching Partner
Anna Bilokon
Primary School Arts Teacher
Alina Kovalenko
Language and Literature, English as Additional Language (EAL) Teacher
Bohdan Moisieiev
Secondary Physical Education Teacher
David Burton
MYP & DP Individuals & Societies, Language & Literature Teacher
Dr Gary Bicker
Secondary Teacher
Inna Bandura
Teaching Partner
Ignasi Viladomiu
Spanish Teacher
Joseph Zurro
MYP Mathematics and TOK Teacher
Julia Ralko
Kindergarten Teacher
Lera Horbunova
Library Teaching Partner
Maria Domingues
MYP & DP Science Teacher
Mariia Terpugova
Teaching Partner
Megan Evans
Primary School Homeroom Teacher
Michael Yuille
MYP Individuals and Societies Teacher
Mykola Shmyrko
Whole School Counsellor
Natalia Fedosyk
English as Additional Language (EAL) Teacher
Nataliia Grishina
English as an Additional Language Teacher
Natasha Sennett
Primary School Homeroom Teacher
Olga Ivanova
Primary School Homeroom Teacher
Stanislav Chapala
Design Teacher
Tamara Bodnarchuk
Teaching Partner
Tetiana Yurchenko
Ukrainian Language, Culture and Community Liaison teacher
Dr Tetiana Isakova
MYP / DP Math Teacher & CAS Coordinator
Valeriia Yermolenko
Primary Physical Education (PE) & Dance Teacher
Yesid Vargas Diaz
Secondary Teacher
Yulia Soloshenko
Teaching Partner
Vera Tymochko
Music Teacher
Trae Holland
School Director
Bryan Reardon
Primary School Principal, IB Primary Years Programme Coordinator
David Freeman
Secondary School Principal
Olga Berezhna
IB Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme Coordinator
Experience measured in numbers
Our team's expertise spans various disciplines, ensuring a rich and dynamic learning environment for our students.
77%
Postgraduate degrees
±9.4
Years of teaching experience
±9
Years of IB experience
56%
International teaching staff
At PSI, our focus is on every learner as an individual
Inquiry-Based Approach
Our teaching methodology centres around an inquiry-based approach, fostering the development of visible, critical, and design thinking skills among our students.
Real-World Connection
We believe in delivering a curriculum that is not only meaningful and relevant but also engaging by linking it to real-world contexts, thus enhancing the practical application of knowledge.
Adaptability
Recognising the rapid pace of change in the modern world, we are committed to adapting our teaching and learning model to meet the evolving needs of our students effectively.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
We place a strong emphasis on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), understanding that it is a vital component of our continuous development as an organisation.
Stories of belonging
Let's hear directly from our team members
Maria & Megan, joined PSI Kyiv in 2023-2024 School Year
Bryan, have been with the school for over 10 years
PSI Kyiv is committed to the safety and well-being of all children and young people in our care.
We support the rights of the child and will act without hesitation to ensure a child-safe environment. We also support the rights and wellbeing of our staff and volunteers and encourage their active participation in building and maintaining a secure environment for all participants.
Teachers at PSI must follow the guidelines of the school’s protective behaviour policies and protocols, including reporting any situation that might constitute a health and/or safety hazard to students or school employees.
Current openings
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Application process
Interested candidates should send an application in a timely manner. The review of files will begin immediately upon receipt.
Candidates should note that, in the event that an outstanding applicant is identified early in the search process, PSI reserves the right to make an appointment before the deadline mentioned above and to bring the search to a close.
Candidates should email the information requested below as a single document in PDF format. The subject line should read the job title they are applying for and the applicant’s name.
Application should include:
Cover letter of application
CV (generally not more than two-pages)
Educational philosophy detailing beliefs in reference to learning
A list of references (at least 3), including names, positions, current employment and contact email addresses. One of those should be the current line manager/supervisor