Meet our staff
Jonas Hård
This is our principal Mr Jonas Hård. He is an experienced school leader and has previously been principal at Engelska Skolan. He comes from Vedevåg, a small village in Bergslagen and currently lives in Upplands Väsby. Mr Hård was strongly drawn to Nordic International School as he agrees that teaching should be supported by research to guarantee good quality. With his broad knowledge within the education sector, he hopes to contribute positively to the development of students and to the school. Mr Hård is a licensed teacher in mathematics and science and has completed the principal’s programme.
Languages: Swedish and English
Marie Kvist
This is our teacher Ms Marie Kvist, a devoted bookworm who hopes to convey the benefits of books and reading to her students. She is originally from Skanör but lives in Stockholm where she went on to earn a degree from Stockholms universitet as a certified teacher in the core subjects as well as social studies and art. She also holds a degree in graphic design. She was drawn to Nordic International School’s international profile with clear rules ranging from the uniform to general behaviour, which she deems as beneficial for the students. Based on knowledge, high expectations and creativity, her goal is to make the students arrive to school every day feeling confident and proud. Ms Kvist will be teaching in Swedish, English, mathematics and SO.
Languages: Swedish, English and Danish
Linda Schneider
This is our special educator, Ms Linda Schneider. Ms Schneider is originally from Mjölby and lives currently in Stockholm. Ms Schneider is a certified special educator, teacher and has held positions as principal within the field of adult education. Prior to joining us, she worked as principal at Komvux Folkuniversitet and thrives in social interactions. As a special educator, Ms Schneider’s goal is to contribute to a safe environment and effective collaboration at Nordic International School Nacka. Ms Schneider also aims to increase inspiration and creativity. Ms Schneider was drawn to Nordic’s international concept and solidarity, clear rules and school safety.
Languages: Swedish and English
Archana Tengali
This is our teacher Ms Archana Tengali. Ms Tengali is a certified science studies teacher and has completed a master’s degree in environmental sciences. She joins us with experience from an international school environment as she comes from a previous position as science teacher and mentor at Internationella Engelska Skolan Årsta. Ms Tengali is excited to be part of her students’ progression during their time at Nordic International School Nacka and has made it her mission to contribute to a positive study environment where the students reach their full potential. She comes from India and lives in Stockholm. Ms Archana Tengali will be our teacher in science studies.
Languages: Swedish, English, Hindi and Marathi
Veronica Hamzehnejad
This is our teacher Ms Veronica Hamzehnejad. For many years, she has worked with children and young adults in different facets of childcare and after-school programmes for Stockholm City. In June, Ms Hamzehnejad completes her studies at Stockholms universitet and becomes a certified teacher. In her role at Nordic International School Nacka, she aims to contribute to a safe classroom and is looking forward to using her pedagogical ability and creativity along with her previous experience to create an enjoyable learning environment. Ms Hamzehnejad is our social sciences and PE teacher.
Languages: Swedish and English
Clare Hamilton
This is our school administrator, Ms Clare Hamilton. With her passion for leadership and culture, Ms Hamilton hopes to build a long-lasting house system which engages students in school spirit. Ms Hamilton comes from Virginia, USA. She studied a Bachelor of Arts, Double Major in Political Science and Linguistics at University of Pittsburgh, where she also engaged in the school’s co-ed community service fraternity. Ms Hamilton spent time in South Korea as an English teacher before to moving to Sweden in 2019 to work and to study her master’s degree at Högskolan Dalarna. Prior to joining us, she held the role as school administrator at Internationella Engelska Skolan in Solna.
Languages: Swedish and English
Elizabeth Sharp
Detta är vår skolkurator Ms Elizabeth Sharp. Ms Sharp kommer från Missouri, USA och tog sin kandidatexamen i socialt arbete vid Columbia College. Hon har många års erfarenhet i olika chefsroller, arbetat som volontär inom ramen för socialt arbete och kommer senast från en roll som skolkurator från Internationella Engelska Skolan Sundbyberg. Hennes passion och fokus har länge varit på sina medmänniskor och hon brinner extra för arbetet med eleven och i skolans värld. Ms Elizabeth Sharp ser fram emot att arbeta förebyggande och som ett team för att få eleverna att må bra och prestera bra i skolan och hoppas bidra till ett lugn och struktur på Nordic International School Nacka.
Språk: Svenska och engelska
