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QSI International School of Malta Staff
Teacher – Michael Scerri is a veteran QSI teacher at all levels. Mr. Scerri has spent the past 9 years teaching and serving as the Athletic Director at the QSI International School of Tbilisi, Georgia. There he taught a variety of subjects ranging from intensive English, mathematics, cultural studies to Science, English and physical education. Prior to that time he taught at St. Dorothy’s School in Malta. Mr. Scerri studied mathematics and physics at The A.E.B. London, received his teaching warrant and pedagogical course through the University of Malta. In addition, Michael completed his IAAF Officials Course through the International Olympic Committee. He has gone through extensive training in QSI and received a glowing recommendation from his Director in Tbilisi. Mr. Scerri believes that education is the “academic, psychological, physical and emotional development of children.” He is committed to the Success Orientations, which constitute a very important part of the character development program in every QSI school around the world. We are very fortunate to obtain the services of Michael Scerri, who brings experience, years of success, and a true love of students to QSI International School of Malta. Mr. Scerri is married with several children. Teacher – Chantal Denier has taught ESL (English as a Second Language), and French in Canada and London. She received her Bachelor of Arts in French Linguistics and Literature from York University in Canada, her Bachelor of Education in French from the University of Toronto and her EFL Teaching Diploma and ESL Certificate in London. According to one of her reference, Mrs. Denier was one of the finest teachers he had ever supervised. “Her rapport with the students and parents was exceptional and the students made tremendous progress.” We are proud to welcome Mrs. Denier to our staff and know that she will be successful in teaching ESL, French and Technology to our QSI students. Teacher – Carmen Grech has been successfully teaching music in Malta for many years. She received her ATCL and LTCL from Trinity College of Music, her Bachelors of Education (with Honors) from the University of Malta and her AMus LCM and LMus LCM from the London College of Music. In addition to serving as a teacher of music in numerous State Schools, she has played for the Drama Unit of the Department of Education, composed school hymns, served as a judge at various song festivals, and has been selected to present various programs and performances on stage. She has also been giving private music and piano lessons. We are truly excited to add the talents of Mrs. Grech to our staff and know the students will grow culturally and musically.
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Director – John Lepetit is a licensed administrator from the United States. He has taught at all grade levels (i.e. elementary through college) and has also administered at all these levels. He received his B.A. in history from Rockhurst University and his M.A. from the University of Iowa in school administration and curriculum. He has done additional graduate work in curriculum development, supervision and leadership. Mr. Lepetit has worked in private, international and public schools. He was the middle/high school principal and director of staff development at St. John’s International School in Waterloo, Belgium. He has received numerous awards for his work with diverse students, as a leader among students and teachers, and was selected the “outstanding young educator in Iowa City, Iowa.” Most recently he has worked as a consultant for international, public, and private schools in the areas of strategic planning, training or trainers, community building, and consensus development. He is the author of numerous articles on education and international travel. In addition to schools, Mr. Lepetit has worked with Kodak of Colorado and Wells Fargo of Texas. He is the father of four children and is married to Joanne Cook-Lepetit.
Teacher – Joanne Cook-Lepetit is a “highly qualified” elementary and middle school teacher. She has worked with students in grades PreK through grade 8 in private, public and international schools. Mrs. Cook-Lepetit received two AA degrees, one from Ottumwa Height’s College in Fine Arts and the other from Aims Community College in Early Childhood Development. She received her B.A. from the University of Northern Colorado in Elementary Education. She has taken additional graduate work in the areas of reading, writing, essential elements of instruction, and classroom management. She served as the President of Education Wives at the University of Iowa and as a member of the Mayoral Council on exchange students to Russia. She also placed foreign students in the United States for several years. In addition to her regular classroom teaching, she has taught drama, art, and sign language. Mrs. Cook-Lepetit was nominated by parents as the “outstanding classroom teacher” in the state of Colorado. She is the mother of four and is married to John Lepetit.
Administrative Coordinator – Caroline Sammut has worked for several years as a manager in the hotel business in Malta. Mrs. Sammut completed her secondary education in the Maltese system and had done academic work in the area of psychology. She served as the assistant to the Director of Operations, and secretary for the Director of Food and Beverages at the Intercontinental Hotel. She was also the Club Intercontinental Manager. When not working or taking care of her family she likes to read a good book. Caroline is the mother of one and is married to Ismael Sammut.