Schutz’ faculty comprises passionate educators who are dedicated to providing a rigorous and engaging learning experience for every student.

Schutz leadership/administration is focused on supporting the teachers and students in the classroom to ensure all learners have a safe and supportive learning environment in which to develop and grow in the Schutz Learner Profile,
academics, and social/emotional learning. We have a diverse group of leaders representing the best of the local knowledge and history with an understanding of what it takes to maintain our status as “The Premiere American/International School in Alexandria.”

Dr. Heather Naro

Head of Schutz American School hnaro@schutzschool.org.eg

Massimo Laterza

Deputy Head of School & HS Principal mlaterza@schutzschool.org.eg

Deborah Lacroix

ES/MS Principal dlacroix@schutzschool.org.eg

Joe Lingle

MS/HS Vice-Principal/Teacher jlingle@schutzschool.org.eg

Kyle Teague

Athletic & Activities Director kteague@schutzschool.org.eg

Karen Basmadjian

Director of Admissions & Student Services kbasmadjian@schutzschool.org.eg

Cloudia Awad

Counselor    cawad@schutzschool.org.eg

Our Esteemed Faculty Members

We conduct worldwide searches for our professional teachers. Our teachers represent the very best teachers from around the world. Schutz Board and leadership promise all our families that our teachers will be western certified, highly experienced, and dedicated to each students individual success. Our local hire staff are rigorously screened and interviewed to ensure we find local professionals who have the right mindset and values to work at Schutz.

 

The school is staffed by a dedicated team of 40 highly trained teachers and administrators, supported by 24 teacher assistants, learning support specialists, librarians, counselors, and other administrative professionals. Our diverse faculty and staff hail from the USA, Canada, the UK, South Africa, Italy, Mexico, and Egypt, bringing a wealth of international expertise and perspectives to our community.

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