Leadership & Mentorship

Distinguished Faculty & Deans

Our 135+ faculty members represent premier academic institutions across the globe, bringing passionate scholarship and empathetic mentorship to every classroom.

Dr. Eleanor Vance, Ph.D.
24 Years in International Education Leadership
School Leadership

Dr. Eleanor Vance, Ph.D.

Head of School & Principal

B.A. (Hons), M.Ed. (Harvard), Ph.D. (Oxford)

Dr. Vance has served as an educational consultant for global Cambridge institutions and is an avid champion of interdisciplinary student agency.

Marcus Thorne, M.Sc.
18 Years in Curriculum Design & Assessment
Academic Administration

Marcus Thorne, M.Sc.

Vice Principal & Dean of Academics

B.Sc. Mathematics (Imperial College), M.Sc. Educational Leadership (King's College London)

An authority on Cambridge curriculum alignment, Marcus leads faculty development and oversees our rigorous pre-university pathways.

Sarah Al-Mansoor, M.A.
14 Years in Oratory & Global Studies
Humanities & MUN Director

Sarah Al-Mansoor, M.A.

Head of Humanities & Social Sciences

B.A. International Relations (Georgetown), M.A. Global History (Columbia)

Directs our acclaimed Model UN program and mentors students toward international debate championships across North America and Europe.

Dr. Aris Patel, Ph.D.
16 Years in Advanced STEM Research
Physics & Robotics

Dr. Aris Patel, Ph.D.

Head of STEM & Innovation

B.Tech Electrical Eng (IIT), Ph.D. Applied Physics (Stanford)

Former aerospace research scientist who channels industry-grade engineering and AI methodologies into high-school lab experiments.

David Sterling, M.Mus.
19 Years in Concert Performance & Youth Music
Music & Theatre

David Sterling, M.Mus.

Director of Performing Arts

B.Mus. (Juilliard), M.Mus. Orchestral Conducting (Royal College of Music)

Maestro Sterling has conducted youth philharmonics globally and leads the Fastack Academy Symphony with profound passion and nuance.

Clare Beauchamp, M.Ed.
15 Years in Reggio Emilia & Early Foundations
Pre-Primary & Kindergarten

Clare Beauchamp, M.Ed.

Head of Early Childhood Learning

B.Ed. Early Childhood (Melbourne), M.Ed. Child Psychology (UCL)

Specializes in sensory cognitive development, fostering an environment where young learners build emotional security and exuberant curiosity.