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Born in South Africa, Dr Danette Brink came to Germany to read her Doctoral thesis in Musicology at the University of Regensburg.

Moving from the academic teaching world to the private education sector, she joined SIS Regensburg and SIS Ingolstadt in 2016, teaching music at the secondary and primary level (SIS Ingolstadt). Since 2018 she has supported the management team in Regensburg as vice-principal, as well as teaching French, Ethics, and ESL.

Danette Brink believes that a good education is a right that every child has, where a child has the opportunity to grow not only academically, but on a personal level as well, through the power of learning new ideas. She supports the bilingual concept of the SIS Swiss International School as a tool that opens multiple doors in our cosmopolitan world.

She is pleased to be able to continue supporting the high level of education and commitment at SIS Regensburg in her role as principal.

Julia Gruber has been at SIS Regensburg since 2016, teaching French, Spanish, and Theory of Knowledge. Since September 2022, she has been working as the IB coordinator. In the 2024/25 school year, she will take over as the head of the secondary school.

At the University of Regensburg, Julia studied French, Spanish, and English for teaching at secondary schools, while also completing additional training in "German as a Foreign Language." During her studies, she spent six months as a German assistant in Strasbourg and as an ERASMUS student in Seville. In 2013, she obtained her teaching qualification upon completing her traineeship and the Second State Exam. From 2013 to 2016, she taught at a technical secondary school but was excited about the opportunity to return to a Gymnasium at SIS Regensburg.

At SIS Regensburg, Julia Gruber appreciates the cheerful, open atmosphere, the close collaboration with the entire school community, and the vibrant intercultural exchange.

Miranda Bruning has been working at SIS Regensburg since September 2016, where she teaches English, math, science, art and crafts and ethic. She took over the position of head of primary school in September 2020.

After completing her teaching certification in 1998 with a minor in early childhood education and a major in remedial teaching, Miranda Bruning worked at different primary schools as well as at an international school in the Netherlands. Before moving to Germany, she worked at a kindergarten where she was responsible for the preparation and implementation of preschool curricula.

Miranda Bruning is passionate about teaching younger children and is always excited to see them grow and learn in their own unique and wonderful way.

Michelle Dos Santos Costa (Ferreira) joined SIS Regensburg in September 2023 after moving to Germany from South Africa. She holds an Early Years Diploma and has been working in early childhood education for 26 years.

From 2013 until February 2023, she worked at an international IB school, where she served as a grade leader for six years. In this role, she was responsible for planning all units, coordinating team meetings, and organizing events for a team of eight educators.

She is passionate about fostering a nurturing and stimulating environment for young learners, and she is excited to bring her experience and enthusiasm to the SIS Regensburg community.