Angela is a passionate Music Educator who spent the last eleven years teaching in prestigious schools in Portugal and recently Doha. Her music students have won national and international prizes in competitions such as the Qatar Music Competition and Strings Category (Violin).

Her students have always achieved great marks in ABRSM and GCSE Exams.

She holds a Masters Degree in Music Education, Violin Performance and Teaching Training from Aveiro University. She has conducted workshops about Suzuki’s Methodology, Rolland’s Strings Methodology and, most recently, El Sistema Methodology.

Angela started her music education at the age of 4, and at 11 years old, was accepted into the best Music School in Portugal - ARTAVE. She was the concert master at Aveiro University Orchestra and was invited to play with professional orchestras like Beiras Philarmonic Orchestra, Guimarães Orchestra and more. She has also performed in the best concert houses in Portugal, Europe and Asia as an orchestra and chamber music member.

She brings her passion for music to The Hamilton International School, ensuring every child experiences music in an empowering way.

Angela loves spending her free time exploring the world with her husband, researching, and caring about the world environment. She is also a foodie.

Faten is a passionate educational leader and a well–rounded inspirational educator with professional experience of over 18 years. She worked in several International Schools in Doha, as Head of Electives Department, School Athletic Coordinator, Head of PE Department, Grade(s) Level Representative, PE/Site Coordinator, PE and Health Teacher, Basketball Referee, Basketball Coach, Athletic Coach, Aerobic Trainer, and Gymnastic Trainer.

Faten has a Bachelors's License in the Faculty of Pedagogy in Physical Education, along with Level 7 Certification in Education and Leadership, Project Management Professional (PMP) training, and several Coaching/Referees certifications & training in different sports throughout her career.

Since winning her first running race as a child in her village, she is still keeping her winning streak as every year her students are outperforming in many school and National level competitions in different sports. A large number of her students are continuing their journey of success in their universities and even in their professional lives.

Faten is keen on getting to know her students each personally, to help them identify and nurture their abilities to get ready for what life has to offer.

As a parent of a 12-year-old daughter ‘Katia’, she takes absolute pride in her daughter’s capabilities. Katia is an impressive athlete and she represented Qatar in multiple national and international gymnastics competitions.

Originally from Johannesburg, South Africa, Tasmiyyah relocated to Qatar, bringing with her a lifelong love of reading and a passion for languages. She holds a BA in Linguistics and Arabic from the University of South Africa.

A testament to her dedication and commitment is their remarkable achievement of memorizing all the words of the Holy Quran, by the age of sixteen.

Tasmiyyah has supported learners in various roles in achieving academic success. Her career achievements include assisting learners with literacy as a tutor, teacher's assistant, and an Arabic and Islamic Studies teacher. A nurturing approach and creative spirit are central to her teaching philosophy, encouraging students to express themselves and explore the world through reading and learning.

Tasmiyyah believes in the power of books to inspire and transform. She strives to make reading a fun and engaging experience. Her dedication to the development of young minds and her love for languages and culture make her a valued member of the school community.

In addition to her educational accomplishments, Tasmiyyah is passionate about the creative arts, she enjoys exploring her creative side through painting and baking. She also finds rejuvenation in practicing Pilates and cherishes spending quality time with family and friends.

Chloe is a Physical Education teacher who was born and raised in London, England where
she lived before making the move overseas to Qatar. She holds a Postgraduate Certificate in
Education as well as a BA (Hons) in Physical and Sport Education from St Mary’s University,
Twickenham.
Chloe has a lot of experience working within the elite sports environment. Previously working
as a coach for Chelsea Football Club before making the move over to teaching. As a result
of this, her teaching philosophy is centred around helping each student individually progress
in all areas of their development; academic, social, language, and physical. She achieves
this by striving to grow students' confidence, allowing them to reach their full potential. In her
classes, Chloe hopes to encourage sportsmanship, teamwork, and personal growth, over a
must-win attitude. Chloe understands how sport promotes the power of decision-making and
goal-setting as life skills; and educates students on the importance of maintaining a healthy
body and mind through positive habits like exercise.
Football is still a continued passion of Chloe’s and in her spare time, she enjoys watching
football, especially following her favourite team Arsenal FC where she has been a season
ticket holder for many years. She also has recently taken up the challenge of learning to play
golf which she is excited to continue.

Mr. Balint brings a wealth of experience in sports and education, shaped by over 20 years of dedication to water polo and swimming. Beginning his athletic journey at the age of six in Hungary, he went on to represent the Hungarian national team earning many silver and bronze medals over the years at the European Championships. Additionally, he played a key role in his club's success, contributing to a Hungarian Cup victory and a third-place finish in the Hungarian league.

Driven by a deep passion for sports, Mr. Balint transitioned into teaching and is a qualified PE and swimming instructor. He previously taught at Harrow International School in China and has also worked at schools in Kuwait. He now strives to inspire students with a love for sports. His teaching philosophy focuses on fostering physical skills and promoting a lifelong enthusiasm for fitness, ensuring that physical education is both engaging and impactful.

Outside of teaching, Mr. Balint enjoys traveling, hiking, and running. This year, he is training for a half marathon and has set his sights on completing a full marathon next year. His personal achievements and professional expertise make him a dedicated educator who is committed to guiding students toward a healthy and active lifestyle.