Name: Boris Fatic
From: Podgorica, Montenegro
Background: Mr. Fatic joined BBIS Boarding as a live-in mentor for the 2018-2019 school year. Before this,he attended the Mediterranean University, Faculty of Foreign Languages. During his fourth year of studies, he worked in human rights for a local NGO. He has also worked as a boarding coordinator for Knightsbridge Schools International, an IB school in Tivat, Porto Montenegro.
Passions: Mr. Fatic enjoys helping young people reach their full potential and teaching them to act with honor, integrity and compassion. Hetakes great pleasure in reading books, watching movies, going to the theater, cooking and playing sports.
Name: Kyle van Hall
From: Northern Virginia, US
Background: Mr. van Hall joined BBIS Boarding as a live-in mentor for the 2014-15 school year. He has lived and traveled throughout the world and, having discovered his passion for Germany as an exchange student, now considers Germany his second home. He has also worked for over 10 years as a teacher in IB and bilingual schools teaching history, geography and English; and was an international youth worker and a wilderness guide.
Passions: In his free time, he canoes on the nearby lakes, bikes through the local forests or experiments with cooking gourmet meals.
Name: Niamh Keating
From: Westmeath, Republic of Ireland
Background: Ms. Keating joined BBIS in the summer of 2022 following the completion of her masters in gender and sexuality in culture, having previously gained an BA in English literature and history. She has worked in summer schools in England, France and Italy and is experienced in English as an additional language.
Passions: Ms. Keating enjoys activities related to culture, including reading and exploring her surroundings. She is passionate about equality and justice and supporting our students with their health and wellbeing.
Name: Lukas Miedel
From: Seattle, US
Background: Mr. Miedel joined BBIS Boarding in the fall of 2019. After graduating from Washington State University with a degree in Sport Management, Mr. Miedel traveled around Europe for the summer and was especially impressed by parents’ country, Germany. He returned to Seattle, earned his TESL certificate, and moved to Berlin shortly thereafter. As a freelancer, he taught English at various language schools in Berlin and also to kids at English camps. Mr. Miedel ran an English club and other activities for the boarding students.
Passions: Mr. Miedel loves to travel and play sports, particularly skiing/snowboarding and ice hockey. But his true sport is soccer – he played for the Olympic Development programme as a teenager.
Name: Laura Moss
From: Burton-upon-Trent, England
Background: Ms. Moss joined BBIS in the summer of 2022 following a year in London completing her teaching certification through University College, London. She holds a masters degree in engineering mathematics and has studied and worked abroad, as well as with young people in schools, camps and at university.
Passions: Ms. Moss likes to be active and often takes part in running events, including triathlons. She also enjoys getting out to visit new places and getting involved in activities in the greater Berlin area.
Name: Lindsey Walsh
From: Cape Town, South Africa
Background: Ms. Walsh has four years of experience working within boarding schools and holds a BA degree from the University of South Africa, an Honours degree in Psychology and an MA in Anthropology, specialising in Wellbeing and Nature connections from Rhodes University. She joined BBIS Boarding in August 2021.
Passions: She is passionate about working with and mentoring students from all walks of life. Ms. Walsh supports and encourages students to find what contributes to them living a purpose-driven life.