Secondary and IB

Catherine Dolan
Teacher of English, History and Geography

“I’ve been working at María de Iciar for eight years as an English and history teacher and look forward to going to work every morning. There is a real family atmosphere within the school, with smaller classes than in other centres and happy students. While we cover all the necessary curriculum areas, we also have lots of festivals throughout the year which bring the whole school together. As well as this, we are lucky enough to be surrounded by nature and fresh air with 70,000m2 of countryside at our disposal!”

Ana Martínez
Teacher of biology and technology

Specializing in Integrated Agriculture, I implement the ecological school garden project and its sustainable management at MDI.

“Both the environment in which it is located and the values ​​promoted at MDI allow for a hands-on approach to teaching science, based on experience, and without unnecessary pressure on students, adapting to their individual rhythms, ensuring their progress.”

Estibaliz Vilar-Rey
Teacher of Spanish, economy, philosophy and history

“My passion behind this work is to be part of the academic and personal success of the students, and accompanying them in a joyful process.”

Raúl Ruiz
Teacher of Physical Education

Also responsible for coordinating the various extracurricular sports activities held at the center.

“One of my main objectives is to transmit and foster the values that physical activity offers, promoting the importance of healthy lifestyle habits among the younger generation. Personally, it is a privilege to teach at MDI, as we have a natural environment ideal for the comprehensive education of our students. Additionally, we can enjoy and provide personalized instruction due to our small class sizes, which turns the school into a close-knit community.”

Amparo Pons Aguilar
Teacher of music, history and Valenciano

“I am a passionate teacher of Music and History. For me, teaching goes beyond imparting knowledge. My goal as a teacher is to inspire my students through the combination of Music and History.”