Experts in their field

Clare joined ISL Surrey in 2015 and ISL London in 2017 but has been running school libraries in UK schools for 25 years. She holds a master’s degree in library management and a postgrad diploma in Educational Leadership and Management. 

Clare sits on the ECIS Special Interest Group for Library and Information Services, organising professional development opportunities to librarians around the world via conferences and webinars. She has been an SLA mentor for new school librarians for many years and has co-authored a series of articles about the role of the school librarian for SecEd and Headteacher Update while also appearing as a guest on several podcasts.  Clare's first book for school librarians is due to be published mid-2026 and she is also in the process of developing a series of live and webinar-based training courses for librarians to be offered via online training platforms.

Clare has led the development of the ISL Research Institute since 2016. This project, enabling groups of MYP students to collaborate on academic research with mentoring from academics and advisors from university settings, has also been piloted in two other schools, one in Hong Kong and another in Doha. ISL students have presented their work from the Research Institute with Clare at international conferences, via webinars and through written pieces in International School magazine and the EAL Journal. 

Zack leads the Multilingualism programme at ISL London, where, in collaboration with parents, students and his team, he has developed a fully integrated curriculum across all languages since joining in 2023. With over a decade of experience in language education, he has taught French and Spanish in London’s independent and state sectors and worked as a business English trainer in Paris, supporting major international companies.

A speaker of five languages and currently studying for an MBA in Educational Leadership, Zack also serves as a Languages Credible Specialist for Pearson, designing and delivering training programmes across the south-east of England. He is dedicated to maintaining high standards, fostering innovation, and creating a culture of excellence that empowers every student to succeed.