Irina Ramilyevna Vlassyants, Head of Miras International School, a branch of the Public Foundation "Nursultan Nazarbayev Educational Foundation" in Almaty

Irina Ramilyevna Vlassyants has been working at Miras International School Almaty since September 1999, since its foundation. Under her leadership, the school successfully passed reaccreditation by the Council of International Schools in 2021.

Under the direct supervision of Irina Ramilyevna, Miras School employs modern and innovative teaching methods and has implemented international standards for assessing student achievements. Additionally, the school is an active member of the international community.

I.R. Vlassyants is the author of the methodological guide on Russian language for students of the Diploma Programme. She has also published methodological and informative articles in Kazakhstani and Russian editions. The school head consistently works to improve her professional level by presenting at international and national conferences and workshops. She leads sections at CIS and IBSA conferences on IB, In-thinking, Council of International Schools, and EdCrunch (2018-2021).

I.R. Vlasyants is an innovation-oriented head dedicated to providing accessible and quality education for all students. Her high level of general and professional knowledge and continuous effort towards improvement, coupled with her expertise in modern school management theory and practice, has enabled her to successfully achieve her set goals. She was recognized for her exceptional work in education and instruction of younger generation with state awards - the title and lapel badge of "Honorary Worker of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan" and the lapel badge of "Ybrai Altynsarin" for her significant achievements in organizing and improving educational and instructional processes, promoting unity in education and instruction, and implementing educational and instructional programmes.

For services in the field of education Irina Ramilyevna was awarded the Order "Kurmet", as well as the medal "For Distinguished Labour".

I.R. Vlassyants is a member of the CIS Accreditation Commission and has participated in accreditation visits to NIS in Taldykurgan and Brent International School in Bagui, Philippines. She won the "Principal of the Year" IBSA award competition in St Petersburg.

Irina Ramilyevna Vlassyants is a modern leader with extensive experience working in an international educational organisation. She is known for her high level of professionalism, strategic thinking, and modern and effective management approach. Irina Ramilyevna is an intelligent, open-minded, and creative person who meets the International School's Educator Profile. She enjoys a high level of authority and respect among students, parents, and school staff.

Anna Valeryevna Mashura

School Deputy Head for Curriculum and Professional Development

Alejandro Zepeda

Secondary School Principal

Elena Georgievna Vladimirova

Secondary School Vice Principal

Gaukhar Kamaladinovna Ilasheva

Dean of Students Geography & Biology teacher

Indira Malikovna Kasymova

Chiff-Accountant/ DP for finance

Gulzariya Daukenovna Myrzakanova

Primary School Vice Principal

Ronel Prinsloo

Principal Primary School, English teacher

Kuralai Toldybekovna Moldagalykova

Kazakh language and literature teacher (Head)

Aytan Djabbarkyzy Mamedova

English B teacher (Head)

Raushan Azharbekovna Matkerimova

French teacher

Lyubov Olegovna Mikhailova

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Elize Marais

English B Theacher

Olga Vasilyevna Zherdeva

Primary school teacher

Yelena Nikolayevna Anissimova

Primary school teacher

Tatyana Ivanovna Kingushanova

Primary school teacher

Yelena Viktorovna Semenova

Primary school teacher

Gulmira Zhussupovna Matzhanova

Primary school teacher

Gulzhanat Kaniyatovna Kurymbayeva

Primary school teacher

Dinara Tulegenovna Ukubassova

English language teacher

Ainash Akzhanovna Tursynova

Kazakh language teacher

Tatyana Alexandrovna Shadrina

Russian A/B teacher (Head)

Natalya Victorovna Kenevich

Russian teacher

Gulnar Dosmukhanovna Bayakhmetova

Russian A teacher

Aidana Bolatbayevna Auganova

Math teacher (Head)

Igor Romanovich Guralnik

Physics, Math teacher

Zhanar Igorevna Sybailasova

Math teacher

Raymond Anyumba  Omondi Obonyo

Math Theacher

Yerlan Sakenuly Kerimbay

Physics teacher

Idil Guvenc

Biology teacher

Erdal Karacal

Chemistry teacher

Khamit Mazhitovich Sungatullin

Math/ICT teacher (Head)

Elena Alekseyevna Nenasheva

History teacher (Head)

Yermurat Yerlanovich Tulebayev

Humanities Theacher

Natalya Nikolayevna Prikhodchenko

ART teacher (Head)

Medet Orazbayevich Urumbayev

Music teacher

Rachael O’Dwyer

ART teacher

Alexey Vasilyevich Sychyov

PE teacher (Head)

Mikhail Evgenievich Varenik

PE teacher

Mariya Evgenyevna Klimenchuk

Psychologist (Head)

Raya Amantayevna Kuramisova

School Doctor

Rita Serikovna Duisenbayeva

Pre-school coordinator, English language teacher

Sabira Amirgaliyevna Akkozhina

Pre-school coordinator, Kazakh language teacher

Irina Aleksandrovna Kuleshova

Primary school teacher