Leadership Team

Samantha Hearn, Head of School & Secondary School Principal

Samantha Hearn, Head of School & Secondary School Principal

Samantha Hearn has twenty years of experience in education, throughout which she has supported students, families, and staff as a school leader. She is passionate about nurturing students during their educational journey and believes that by establishing accessible networks of support, we encourage them to reach their full potential. As a committed advocate of student leadership, Sam believes it is vital to provide young people with opportunities to express their views and positively influence their communities. Sam has successfully led the development of the Secondary School over the last four years as School Principal and now assumes the role of Head of School in 2023/24 Academic Year, managing the strategic development of our K-12 international program.

samantha.hearn(at)metropolitanschool.com

Andrés Suarez, Vice Principal Teaching & Learning

Andrés Suarez, Vice Principal Teaching & Learning

With over 3 decades of experience in international education, Andrés Suárez joins BMS from Sao Paulo, Brazil where he led an international Secondary School for over 9 years. He completed his graduate studies in educational leadership and innovation and has taught extensively in the subjects of History, Theory of Knowledge, and Spanish. In addition to his leadership post in Brazil, Andrés was an IB DP Coordinator and Deputy Secondary Head in his home country of Mexico. Andrés is passionate about the holistic development of students and believes that advocating for student agency aids the social and emotional growth of students and is an essential component of developing a strong culture of academic achievement.

andres.suarez(at)metropolitanschool.com

 

Hannah Bevis, Vice Principal Student Pathways

Hannah Bevis, Vice Principal Student Pathways

Hannah Bevis has over two decades of experience in education in different countries and international settings. She is passionate about high-quality teaching and running a thoughtful and supportive classroom. She believes strongly in working with colleagues and families to foster positivity and self-belief in her students,  in order for them to grow to lead meaningful and engaged lives as adults. Committed to internationalism and with a global outlook, Hannah celebrates inclusion and diversity within her school community.

hannah.bevis(at)metropolitanschool.com