Leadership Team

Warmest greetings to the Bogaerts Education community!

My name is J. Rafael Ángel and I’m the pedagogical director at BIS North Campus. I have been teaching since 1999, and I have had the pleasure to work and learn in the 3 IB regions as an educator, program coordinator and teaching and learning director. 

I am an educator by trade. This means that I believe that learning must never be compromised despite the challenges. I believe in accompanying children in their learning journeys and in using their experiences to shape the learning cosmos that we create.

I have been a member of the IB Educator Network (IBEN) for over a decade. I have contributed to a variety of initiatives in the IB  Continuum. At present, I continue to collaborate with international schools in the capacity of consultant, workshop leader or curriculum designer. 

I am forever a learner, and a firm believer in meaningful collaboration.

Welcome to Bogaerts International School, North Campus!

Gloria Harrison is the Head of Admissions South Campus and Head of Marketing at Bogaerts International School. For over eight years, Gloria has combined her expertise in educational leadership, marketing, and student recruitment to shape the school’s growth and success.

With a passion for fostering inclusive and diverse learning communities, Gloria is dedicated to guiding families through the admissions process with professionalism and empathy, ensuring each student finds their place in an environment that nurtures their potential. Her strategic vision led the school through a comprehensive rebranding and expansion, solidifying its reputation as a leader in international education. Gloria’s creative approach and commitment to excellence continue to make a lasting impact on both the school and the community it serves.

My name is Sophia Kritsineli and I am the Head of School at Bogaerts International School, South Campus. I have been an educator for over thirty years, in Europe and the Middle East, including more than a decade within the International Baccalaureate framework.  Throughout my career I have been fortunate to contribute to diverse and engaging educational communities. 

I view my role as the Head of School, as an opportunity to promote academic excellence, while fostering an inclusive and respectful learning landscape. I am passionate about creating collaborative and supporting learning environments where every member of the community feels engaged, productive, and respected.

If I could distil our School’s mission and vision into three key elements, these would be: community values -  personal agency – growth mindset. I would like to think of our school as a model nucleus of the global community our children deserve to inherit.

Alexandra Vedrashko is the Head of Admissions at BIS North Campus and part of the BIS North Campus founding team. Alexandra is passionate about international education and school administration, helping new families through all the steps of the admission process from inquiry to onboarding. With professional training in teaching and in administration, she offers an individual approach for each family, tailoring information based on their specific interests—whether it’s academics, school community, or practical matters.

Welcome to Bogaerts International School, North Campus!

My name is Youri Van Leynseele and I’m the Director of Operations here at BIS North Campus. During my career I have had the pleasure to work in several destinations around the world. From opening refugee centres, over developing sustainable tourism to, of course, education.

As an IB Diploma Programme graduate myself I feel lucky to be here and help coach our students to become the best version of themselves while developing a school where diversity and inclusion are celebrated on a daily basis.