Staff – RUSSIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL GALAXY

INSIDE

The school’s vision ‘Shaping Learners Who Inspire the World’ is seen through the lens of the school’s values – Community, Courage, Creativity and Scholarship which provide a framework for learning and ways of being in this community.

Deputy Director's speech

The Russian International School “GALAXY” is happy you are willing to know about us. RIS “Galaxy” believes every pupil and student is unique and capable of everything. The learning environment is comfortable and dynamic to accommodate learners of diverse cultures daily. We ensure our students are strengthened, motivated and have a strong sense of belonging.

We run the Cameroonian Anglo-Saxon and the Francophone educational systems from the nursery to the secondary and we are presently an IB DP Candidate school. There are more than 10 countries represented as pupils/students, as this illustrates the diversity and dynamism of RIS “GALAXY”. We stand for Inquiry, Discovery and Modernity which is at the heart of RIS “GALAXY”.

We aim to create life-long learners for the world by instilling in them a sense of inquiry, risk-taking, and exploration to be students who will love to learn with intense motivation daily in our fascinating educational community. Our school ushers you to have access to a bilingual, dynamic and modern learning system as we have modern classrooms with TV, projectors, equipped science and computer laboratories, furnished library, comfortable play grounds, a gym in the fast growing modern community of Makepe, Douala.

The community strives to make RIS Galaxy amazing through collaboration. Our staff is proud and work hard for an efficient and effective guidance of the learners. They are skilled, dedicated and open-minded for our contemporary educational society. A good number of them are trained CAT 1 IBDP and IB PYP teachers and coordinators.

Mrs

Batoko

Schoolboard

Our School Board is comprised of dedicated professional people from all walks of life and connections to the School – with one common purpose. The careful stewardship of the School’s Vision and Values and the strategic framework that guides the growth and development of RIS GALAXY in the present and into the future.

Miriam Orock Batoko

DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF THE SCHOOL

Miriam has over 13 years of teaching experience, from early years through primary to secondary. She has equally handled key positions e.g schools coordinator, deputy director and director in some renown international schools of the region. She has perfect mastery of the Montessori method of teaching as well as a good knowledge of the IB DP framework. Miriam loves to educate children and is keen on implementing international approach when teaching.

Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in communication des organisation
- IB DP Head of school
- IB DP Coordinator
- IB DP TOK teacher

Mme Miriam Orock Batoko

Deputy Director of the school

Tanyitiku MMA A. Epse Kana

Dean of studies (Anglophone Secondary)
Biology Teacher
Academic and careers counsellor

Mrs Kana has led the secondary departments in a good number of schools over the nation's territory, accumulating a solid 20 years of teaching experience. Since it's creation, she has led the english section of the secondary. She also doubles as the 'Mother' all our students. In addition to Cameroon GCE program, she is fully versed with the Cambridge and IB curricula.

Qualification
- Diploma, Higher Teacher’s Training College
- Major: Biology
- Minor: Chemistry
- BSC in Biochemistry
- IB DP Category 1 Biology

Mme Tanyitiku MMA A. Epse Kana

Dean of studies
Biology Teacher, Academic and Careers Counsellor
(Secondary – Anglophone Section)

Tagne Jean

Prefect of French-speaking Secondary Studies

Mr Tagne has 27 years of experience in secondary education. Before arriving at GALAXY. He held the positions of general and principal overseer. Mr Tagne has been at the head of the french-speaking section of our college since its opening.

Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry
- Authorized teacher

Mr Jean Tagne

Prefect of Studies
(Secondary – Francophone Section)

Fogin Antoine M.

Head of French-speaking primary department

Mr. Fogin has 26 years in teaching and administration of basic education schools in Cameroon. He also held several positions before his appointment, including Deputy Director, Communication and Training Coordinator in several schools. He is Head of department since creation.

Qualification
- General education teacher
- Authorized teachers
- Certificate of PYP CATEGORY 1

Mr Antoine M. Fogin

Head of Department
(Primary – Francophone Section)

Ndi Eugene Nfor

Head of English-speaking Primary department

Mr Nfor is a highly competent public speaker who inspires young people with his motivational talks. He is equally an amzing classroom teacher who has registred outstanding sucesses in public examinations. Before joining our team in 2019. Mr Nfor served as Head Teacher for 5 years. He counts in total 11 years of teaching experience.

Qualification
- Teachers grade 1 Certificate (CAPIEMP)
- IB DP Category 1 Chemistry

Mr Eugene Nfor Ndi

Head of Department
(Primary – Anglophone Section)

Ben M. Ebang

Head of early years section
and class teacher

Ben Ebang is incredible with children of the tender age, earning her the title of ‘Mama Ms Ben’ even amongst her peers. She is relentless in her quest for innovation and has been on the RIS Galaxy team since it’s creation.

Qualification
- PYP Category 1 early childhood
- BSC in curriculum studies and teaching
- Capiemp

Mme Ben M. Ebang

Head of Department and Class Teacher
(Early Years Section)

Awah Oliver Nde

IBDP Language and Literature
Acquisition Teacher
Academic and Careers Counselor

Mr. Awah has 23 solid years in teaching. 12 years in School Administration, and 8 years in the IB. He has had experience and ositive influence on most lay private and International Schools around the count He is among the pioneers trained for IB in 2017 in Douala. Has a good mastery of both the GCE and IB DP curriculum. He is a good mentor and team leader.

Qualification
- Masters degree in industrial psychology
- Master Trainers Laureate with British Council train the trainer program
- IB DP Trained teacher and Examiner for HL language and literature. Category 1 / Category 3
- Other certificates on teacher mentoring

Mr Awah Oliver Nde

IB DP Language and Literature
Acquisition Teacher
Academic and Careers Counselor
(Secondary – Anglophone Section)

Fondzeyuf Elvis

CAS & Pedagogic Projects Coordinator

He has been teaching 7 years nationally and 6 years internationally a wide range of subjects and courses during his educational career, ranging from humanities, global perspective, coordinating physical education / service learning and english language arts. More so, he has been in to educational administration for more than 3 years. His energetic, dynamic and versatile nature brings a lot in the dream team as coordinator of pedagogic projects.

Qualification
- Bachelor of science degree in geography
- IB DP CAS coordinator
- IB DP geography teacher
- Certified long-distance runner from the IAAF
- Certificates in pedagogic mentoring (discipline and assesment)

Mr Fondzeyuf Elvis

CAS and Pedagogic Projects Coordinator
(Secondary – Anglophone Section)

Kome Abdu K. Yarayen

TOK Coordinator

Mr Kome is an open-minded person with an inquiring mind. He is organized, committed, and very hard-working. Being a researcher, he is very influential in inspiring Students both on the IB DP and local program. With two years of teaching experience at the University of Ngaoundere and three years of teaching in secondary education, he is one of the earliest trained IB teachers in Cameroon. He has 7 years of IB experience. He is willing to discover and accept new challenges which will tickle effective practice.

Qualification
- Master in political history
- IB DP trained teacher and examiner HL/SL
in global politics
- TOK Coordinator
- Other certificates on teaching

Mr Kome Abdu K. Yarayen

TOK Coordinator
(Secondary – Anglophone Section)

Walter L. Fondong

GPP Supervisor and Classroom Teacher

Mr. Fondong, before coming to RIS GALAXY had been head teacher in a number of renowned institutions in the region. He has 10 years of teaching experience, 9 of which he held the position of head teacher. He has been on the Galaxy team since its creation.

Qualification
- Teachers Grade 1 Certificate (CAPIEMP)
- IB PYP Category 1 Certificate

Mr Walter L. Fondong

GPP Supervisor and Classroom Teacher
(Primary – Anglophone Section)

Ndi Nelson Tingnyui

CLASSROOM TEACHER

Mr. Ndi Nelson is a devoted facilitator in computer science and Mathematics. He has 8 years experience as a facilitator in Computer Science and Mathematics.

Qualification
- Dipet 1 in fundamental Computer Science
- IB DP trained Teacher in Mathematics

Mr Ndi Nelson Tingnyui

Classroom Teacher
(Anglophone Section)

Mabel K. Waindim

School Councellor, psychologist and class teacher

Mme Mabel has 9 years of teaching experience. 8 years of which have been with RIS GALAXY. She is commited to the success and development of her learners and always finds her way around children of all ages. She has a good mastery of child psychology and produces excellent* results in all areas in which she's involved.

Qualification
- Bachelor of education
- Major: educational psychology
- Minor: curriculum studies in geography
- IB DP Category 1

Mme Mabel K. Waindim

School Counsellor, Psychologist
and Class Teacher
(Anglophone Section)

Yongwa T. Francine

Nurse

Knows how to adapt, versatile, available and learns quickly
Professional experience
- Nurse for 5 years
- Nurse at the Yaoundé military hospital
- Nurse at Yaoundé University Hospital
- Nurse at the Pluriel Medical Center in Douala
- On duty at the RIS GALAXY infirmary

Qualification
- Senior state qualified nurse

Mme Yongwa T. Francine

Nurse

Ruslana N. Assimba

ARTS & CRAFT TEACHER

Mme Ruslana is a hardworking and very talented person and is full of positive energy. Her creativity is an attribute to reckon with.

Qualification
- Masters degree in Law

Mme Ruslana N. Assimba

Arts & Craft Teacher

Epesong Kelly Chu.

School librarian

Mme Epesong Kelly has been teaching for 6 years now. And has been teaching both online and offline. She's someone who's very passionate and enthusiastic about her job. Moreso, she teaches communication skills, Grammar and vocabulary as well as Business English. And equally experienced in tutoring prose in literature. Her versatile spirit is seen in her readiness to teach learners of all levels.

Qualification
- Bachelor Degreein Logistics and Transport
- Certifies TESOL / TOELF Tutor Accredited from Accredit World Tesol Academy
- Qualified English and Literature Tutor

Mme Epesong Kelly Chu.

School Librarian

Elena Khaoutova

RUSSIAN TEACHER

Her main assets are based on her versatility, a great sense of communication and her ability adaptation. Her knowledge of child psychology and socio-psychology helps her understand learners in learning situations. Elena is a force we rely on.

Qualifying
- Certified in teaching foreign languages (Russian)

Mme Elena Khaoutova

Russian Teacher
(Secondary)

Nadezhda Khoroshilova

RUSSIAN TEACHER

Her main strengths lie in her versatility, a great sense of communication and her ability to adapt. Her knowledge of child psychology and socio-psychology helps her understand learners in learning situations. Nadezhda is a force we rely on.

Qualifying
- Certified in teaching foreign languages (Russian)

Mme Nadezhda Khoroshilova

Russian Teacher
(Primary)

Madeleine Defo

General Supervisor and
French Teacher

Mme. Defo has 17 years of experience in secondary education and administration. She has held several positions of responsibility such as general supervisor, prefect of studies and coordinator of the college.

Qualification
- Maitrise en Linguistique
- Licence en langue française
- DEA en Linguistique

Mme Madeleine Defo

General supervisor and French Teacher
(Secondary – Francophone Section)

Fendoung Jean C.H.

Primary teacher of the French-speaking section

Mr. Fendoung is 27 years old in teaching and is humble, devoted, accepts criticism, engaged, discipline, disposed, tough and respectful.

Qualifying
- General education teacher
- Authorized teacher

Mr Fendoung Jean C.H.

Teacher
(Primary – Francophone Section)

Yomcheu A. Gaëlle

Teacher and Decoration Manager

Mme. Gaëlle is a dynamic and hardworking young person. She has a remarkable talent for art and decoration. She trains toddlers to use their hands for magnificent creations. Ms. Ga ëlle has been part of the RIS Galaxy team since its opening. She has 8 years of teaching experience.

Qualification
- Capiemp

Mme Yomcheu A. Gaëlle

Teacher and Head of Decoration
(Early Years – Francophone Section)

Cho Noella Nchang

Early Years Teacher

Miss Noella is a young and energetic teacher with a solid 6 years teaching experience in the early years section. She is patient, friendly and most of all very knowledgeable and dedicated to her job.

Qualification
- HND. (Higher National in Banking and Finance)
- Autorisation: Ministery of higher Education

Mme Cho Noella Nchang

Teacher
(Early Years – Anglophone Section)

Tchouleng T. Melaine

Teacher

Mme Melaine has 13 years of teaching experience - Masters easy learning to read, mastering the class and supervising toddlers. She has been with RIS Galaxy since its inception.

Qualification
- Master’s in Business Law

Mme Melaine T. Tchouleng

Teacher
(Primary – Francophone Section)

NJEMO PROMISE WASE

Classroom Teacher

Mme. Promise is a charismatic and confident teacher who puts a smile on every learner's face. Her charisma ignites attention and concentration during lessons. She has 11 years of teaching experience. 1 year in the south-west, 6 years in School "La Regeneration" in Douala, and 4 years with the Russian International school Galaxy.

Qualification
- CAPIEMP (Teacher's grade one Certificate)

Mme Njemo Promise Wase

Classroom Teacher
(Primary – Anglophone Section)

TCHOUMI K. FRANCETTE

TEACHER

Francette is a dynamic woman who cares about the learners in her care. She has 8 years of experience in prestigious educational institutions where she held the position of department head.

Qualification
- CAPIEMP
- IEMP (primary and nursery education teacher)
- License in education science basic / primary education 1

Mme Tchoumi K. Francette

Teacher
(Primary – Francophone Section)

Nono M. Marcelline

TEACHER

Easy to adapt, Versatile, available. In service at RIS GALAXY.

Qualification
- CAPIEMP (Teacher's grade one Certificate)
- Qualified nursery and primary school peacher for 10 Years

Mme Nono M. Marcelline

Teacher
(Primary – Francophone Section)

Amah Melvice Ijanag

Classroom Teacher
level 2 pedagogic animator

Mme Amah Melvice is a diligent and highly motivated teacher with 13 years of teaching experience in the primary section. She has always worked with zeal to accomplish her goals of breaking down complex information into understandable units for children. Teaching in RIS Galaxy with good social and self-management skills for 4 years has given her the ability to cater to a diverse group of learners.

Qualification
- Capiemp ( teacher's grade one certificate )
- BSC in Curriculum Studies and Teaching

Mme Amah Melvice Ijanag

Classroom Teacher
Level 2 Pedagogic Animator
(Primary – Anglophone Section)