As a former French teacher at institutions such as the Lycée Français and Alliance Française in Toronto, Antoine joined GIST in 2024. With several years spent in Canada, he brings both French and European cultural influences, alongside a deep appreciation for Canadian culture.

Aaron is from Speyer in Rheinland-Pfalz and recently completed his training as a state-certified Childhood Educator after also qualifying as a Social Assistant. He joined GIST in 2025 and is excited for his second year.

Susanne is a secondary school teacher with a degree in Germanic Philology and History. She taught for many years at a Gymnasium in Mainz and at Johannes Gutenberg University before moving to Canada. With additional training as a learning coach, she returns to GIST to teach German in the secondary grades.

Yvonne comes from Langenhagen near Hannover and brings 12 years of elementary school teaching experience, most recently as vice principal. She enjoys developing new teaching ideas and organizing school life. In her free time, she loves outdoor activities and traveling with her three daughters.

Monica is a passionate Visual Art educator with over eight years of experience in IB PYP and inclusive art education. She joined GIST in 2025, bringing a dynamic approach to creative learning that emphasizes storytelling, cultural expression, and fearless experimentation. Her classroom is a vibrant space where young artists are encouraged to explore techniques, take creative risks, and bring their imaginations to life.

Sebastian is from Oranienburg near Berlin and has a background in Software Engineering. He teaches Math and Computer Science and is passionate about Design Thinking and exploring new perspectives. Outside of school, he enjoys many different sports.

Larissa holds a bachelor's degree in art therapy and a master's degree in education. She has been working for 8 years in various educational settings, including high schools, colleges, and private education for young adults with autism.

Rouven became principal at GIST in 2023, having previously spent eight years as deputy principal at a German school in Japan. Most recently, he taught science and mathematics at a large high school near Düsseldorf with over 1200 students. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two children.

Farwa studied German and English (B.Ed) at the Johannes-Gutenberg Universität in Mainz. In her free time, she enjoys reading, discovering new places, taking pictures, and spending quality time with family and friends.

Yaima is a registered Childhood Educator fluent in Spanish and Italian. She is passionate about creating nurturing and engaging learning environments for young children. In her free time, she enjoys the outdoors, pottery, and art.

Lisa-Marie Moll joins GIST as German Coordinator starting next school year. She trained as a teacher in Karlsruhe and went on to teach in Karlsruhe and Stuttgart. In her free time you will usually find her with a good book, traveling, or on the yoga mat.

Tima holds a Master of Education in Reading and Literacy and has taught in IB schools worldwide for the past 15 years. She joins GIST as an English teacher and IB/OSSD coordinator and also works with Harvard’s Project Zero. She enjoys theatre, hiking, and writing poetry.

Antonia grew up in the tri-border region of Germany, France, and Switzerland and studied Romance Languages/French and History in Heidelberg, Lille, and Freiburg. With 20 years of teaching experience across all age groups, she brings her expertise in languages and cross-cultural exchange to GIST. She enjoys cycling, yoga, and learning new languages.

Thomas studied Arts, Nonprofit and Public Management. Prior to his current position he was a producer for a classical music festival in Austria and a consultant for LGBTIQ+ issues in the public sector. Thomas is passionate about music, public spaces and zines.

Annalena joined GIST in 2021. As a high school teacher and head of secondary education, she teaches geography to all grades. In her free time, she enjoys being outdoors, discovering new travel destinations, and spending time with family and friends.

Caroline has a background in the performing arts and a great passion for education. After five years in Cologne, where she worked at an elementary school, she returned to her hometown of Toronto and joined us in 2024. In her free time, Caroline enjoys going to concerts, cooking, and vintage shopping.

Scher has a degree from the Mothercraft Society College and over 20 years of experience with children of all ages. In addition, she has a qualification as child therapist with a focus on autism. In her free time, she likes to go the theatre, enjoys baking and spending time with her family.

Claudia has joined us in 2016 and holds the position of Head of Elementary and Homeroom Teacher Grade 2. She teaches German, Maths and Science in the primary grades. She studied at the University of Lüneburg and enjoys reading, dancing & exploring nature with her children.

Andrea Schauf joins the Kindergarten team this year. She grew up in Canada, moved to North Rhine-Westphalia at twenty, and trained there as an Erzieherin, spending half her life in Germany before recently returning home as a proud German-Canadian. In her free time she enjoys traveling, sports, and crafting.

Elena relocated from Berlin to Etobicoke after completing her studies in biology. In the following years, she dedicated her time to her family, taught German part-time, and studied programming. She joined the GIST Administrative Team in 2024.

Eva Wiehe joins the secondary-level team as a teacher of Mathematics and Biology, subjects that reflect her enthusiasm for numbers and for nature. Just as important to her as her subjects are the people at a school. In her free time she enjoys long hiking trails, good coffee, baking, and dancing.

Viktoria studied primary school education in Erfurt with specializations in German, mathematics, general studies, and English. She taught at a bilingual elementary school in Jena and joined GIST in 2025 as a primary teacher. She enjoys travelling, exploring cultures, and spending time with family and friends.

Judy Yang joins GIST as an English and Music teacher. She grew up in Toronto and has been teaching the past few years in Germany and the UK. Through performances and other events, she hopes to foster confidence in her students in and outside of school. In her free time, she likes to travel, go to sporting events, and cook.