Jon Schatzky - Headmaster

Jon is the 17th head in the history of Canadian Academy. Prior to becoming Headmaster at Canadian Academy, Jon served as Elementary and Middle School Principal. Previously he worked in various capacities at Colegio Roosevelt in Lima, Peru, the International School of Latvia and the American International School/Dhaka in Bangladesh.  Jon is from Ottawa, Canada.

Clover Hicks - Director of Learning

Clover enjoys getting to work with students, teachers and parents as the whole-school Director of Learning. She joins us from the Overseas School of Colombo, Sri Lanka, where she served as the Assistant Principal and Curriculum Coordinator. Previously she worked in her hometown of New York City, at the Salk School of Science, as both a Dean of Students and Science Teacher. She is passionate about learning, through an exploration of our world and selves, and endeavors to inspire the same in others.

Jonathan Calvert - Director of Finance

Prior to joining Canadian Academy in August 2020 as the Director of Finance & Operations, Jonathan held the same role at a major international school in Italy. He has also worked for Pricewaterhouse Coopers in Canada and the UK.  Jonathan grew up and attended an international school in Paris, before graduating in Japanese and Linguistics from SOAS (University of London).  He is a Certified Practicing Accountant. 

Mark Frankel - Secondary School Principal

Prior to coming to Canadian Academy, Mark served as a Principal at the International School of Prague, the International School of Hamburg, and the Ross School, in New York. Mark is a citizen of the United States, and he and his wife have two daughters.

Sarah Tudge - Secondary School Learning Leader

Sarah believes in curiosity, collaboration and creating a school where every child belongs. She has lived and taught in South Africa, the UK, Tanzania and Germany. Sarah is from a little fishing village in Port Alfred, South Africa.

Greg River - Secondary School Learning Leader

Greg originally hails from Sydney, Australia. Prior to becoming the Grade 11 and 12 Learning Leader and Diploma Coordinator at Canadian Academy, Greg held various academic and pastoral leadership positions. Previously, he worked at Utahloy International School in Guangzhou, China, The HIlls Sports High School in Sydney, Australia and Western Sydney University in Sydney, Australia. 

Heikki Soini - Elementary School Principal 

Heikki started his career as an educator in his home country of Finland 29 years ago. For the past 18 years, he has served in international school leadership roles at Copenhagen International School in Denmark, Emirates National School in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, Kongsberg International School in Norway, and the International Baccalaureate Organization in the United Kingdom.

Riana Jobe - Elementary School Learning Leader

Riana has been an Elementary Learning Leader at Canadian Academy for two years and prior to that was Grade 2 Homeroom Teacher for two years. Originally from Tauranga, New Zealand, she has taught in four other countries; Vietnam, Germany, U.A.E and England. In addition to her leadership role, she currently teaches EAL in Grade 5.

Trevor Rehel - Elementary School  Learning Leader 

Trevor has been an Elementary Learning Leader at Canadian Academy for the last seven years. He is originally from Quebec, Canada and has taught at five other schools in Canada, Hong Kong, Osaka and Akita. In addition to his leadership role, he currently teaches EAL and PE in the early years and kindergarten.

Murray Smith - Director of Technology Systems & Support

Murray is the Director of Information Technology at Canadian Academy.  His hometown is Wellington, New Zealand, but Murray is now a resident of Japan, having also lived in Romania and Turkey. Prior to working at Canadian Academy Murray was the Director of IT in the American International School in Bucharest, and network manager for the US Consulate in New Zealand.

Sim Cook - Activities Director 

As our Activities Director, Sim oversees our athletics and after school programs. Prior to Canadian Academy, Sim was the Activities Director at Jakarta Intercultural School, as well as a PE teacher in Indonesia and Australia. Sim hails from Victoria, Australia.