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Meet our team

At IPS, we are a team of dedicated professionals and qualified educators, united by our passion for learning and teaching. Our team is diverse in both nationality and culture, bringing a rich variety of perspectives and experiences to our school community. We care deeply about the development, well-being, and happiness of every student. Our goal is to create a supportive and inspiring environment where all students can thrive holistically. We warmly welcome everyone to IPS – a place where every student is valued and empowered to achieve excellence

IPS Management

Magdalena Dobrzańska-Frasyniuk

IPS Founder,  President of the Board , Governing Body

President of the Forum of Cambridge Schools in Poland   

Vice President of the Association of Education Employers in Poland

Magdalena Blum

IPS Development Director

IPS Admissions Director

Marta Stankowska

IPS Administration Director

Ruan van Niekerk

Language & Exam Centre Manager, Students Support Team Coordinator

Pedagogical Leadership

Karolina Plaszczyk

IPS Playschool Principal

Izabela Romanik

IPS Playschool Vice Principal Curriculum Manager

Barbara Gajda

IPS Primary and Lower Secondary Principal

Julia Sierpińska

IPS Primary and Lower Secondary Vice-Principal, International Curriculum Manager

Agnieszka Janiczek

IPS Primary and Lower Secondary Vice-Principal, Polish Curriculum Manager

Paulina Połacik-Godlewska

IPS Music School Director

Dr Eric Kane Johnson

IPS Upper Secondary Principal

Katarzyna Coombe

IPS Upper Secondary Vice-Principal, Head of Math Department

Department Heads

Marta Stępniak-Cieśla

Head of Polish as a Second Language Department, Primary & Lower Secondary School Life & Competitions Coordinator

Ulas Ozturk

Head of Creative Arts Department, Upper Secondary School Life Coordinator

Alicja Łopatto

Head of Performing Arts Department

Aleksandra Zembron

Head of Music Department

Malwina Żywiecka

Head of English Department

Daniel Schantz

Head of Science Department

Jonathan McDonald

Head of Humanities Department