Our Team
Welcome to International College!
Welcome to International College!
We are a young school, having opened in 2017, but we are truly international with students from over 20 countries. Our Uruguayan and international staff is focused on providing the best education possible for the students.
IC follows a curriculum where recognised and respected international academic programmes, such as the IB Diploma and IGCSE, are offered alongside those of the Uruguayan national curriculum. This gives the students the benefit of an education from their host country and the best international programmes can offer. Students in Y11 and Y12 take the IB Diploma, while those in Y9 and Y10 take IGCSE courses. Students in Early Years, Primary and Secondary study in Spanish and English and work with individual subjects and interdisciplinary units.
International College has a large and spacious campus with outstanding sports facilities, which allows students to participate in activities both at a recreational and competitive level. There are a variety of other extracurricular activities that students can choose from, including music, drama, robotics, Model United Nations (MUN), of which we host our own event, ICMUN, and the Duke of Edinburgh programme, among others.
If you are interested in being part of our great community, please contact our Admissions Officer to learn more about our proposal and facilities.
Senior Leadership Team
Carolina Ferro
Carolina Ferro
Carolina Ferro is Head of School at International College. She has a solid track record in educational leadership within international schools and is part of the Nord Anglia Education (NAE) network.
She is Colombian, born in Bogotá, and for the last three years she lived and worked in Guayaquil (Ecuador), where she was part of the management team at a NAE school.
He studied Philosophy at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (Bogotá, Colombia) and obtained a Master of Science in Education from Walden University (Minnesota, USA). Within Nord Anglia Education, he has participated in various training and leadership development programs, including Metacognition and Aspiring Principal Leadership.
Throughout his career, he has specialized in topics that he is deeply passionate about within the field of education, such as curriculum development, critical and creative thinking, and building meaningful learning experiences for students.
In her free time, she particularly enjoys reading, with a special interest in children's literature and illustration, and walking, activities that are part of her way of connecting with creativity and reflection.
Paula Gómez Guadagna
Paula Gómez Guadagna
Paula Gómez Guadagna has been a part of IC since it opened in 2017. She is a Primary Education Teacher, who graduated in Uruguay from the Instituto de Formación Docente de Maldonado.
She has been a teacher in Early Years and Primary. In 2022 she took on the role of Directora de Inicial y Primaria. Paula is currently studying for a Master's Degree in "Leadership and Educational Management" at the Universidad Católica del Uruguay. The areas in which Paula continues to investigate are teacher training, student support and curriculum development.
Paula is a teacher who is constantly looking for professional challenges. In her free time, she enjoys going to the beach and playing board games with friends and family.
Eliana Lopez
Eliana Lopez
Eliana is a founding teacher at IC and she is currently the International Exams Coordinator in Secondary.
She has been an English teacher since 2000 when she obtained a CertTESOL from Trinity College London and started teaching at bilingual schools in Montevideo. In 2005 Eliana moved to New Zealand where she spent the next three years of her life travelling around the North and South Islands and teaching English as a Second Language at Language Institutes in Auckland. In 2008, Eliana returned to Uruguay and continued working at bilingual schools, always in charge of preparing primary and secondary students to sit for international examinations. In 2009 she became a Cambridge International Primary Programme accredited marker and continued preparing students to sit for other Cambridge Exams such as IGCSE English as a Second Language, IGCSE First Language English, First Certificate in English for Schools (currently known as Cambridge English First for Schools) and Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE).
She also became involved in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in 2013 when she began teaching English B, and since 2014, she has been an English B examiner.
Andres Taranto
Andres Taranto
From a young age, Andrés has been involved in physical activity, playing multiple sports in different clubs in his hometown, Florida, Uruguay. When he began his high school studies he discovered his interest in education and sports, finding his calling in Physical Education.
At the age of 18, he left for Maldonado in search of his future, where he began his studies as a Bachelor in Physical Education. At the age of 22, he graduated and began to practice his profession.
Since the opening of International College, Andrés has been the Physical Education and Sports Coordinator, as well as the Primary and Secondary Rugby coach. In February 2021, he assumed the position of Head of Physical Education.
Andrés believes that the practice of sport is fundamental as an educational tool, respecting diversity, promoting integration and helping to consolidate sport as a source of well-being and healthy habits. It increases respect and perseverance and creates reflective and self-confident beings.
Passionate about Rugby, he is continuously training. Today, he is a World Rugby Educator, which enables him to give courses to students, players and coaches of this sport. He was also, for 11 years, a teacher at UDELAR (Universidad de la República), teaching Rugby to students of the Instituto Superior de Educación Física. This year, he is dedicating 100% of his time to IC.
In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, made up of his wife María Emilia, two children, Isabella and Lorenzo, as well as his two dogs, ‘Simón’ and ‘Chula’. His priority is to enjoy every minute with them. When he is at home, he has a passion for being informed about current news and sports worldwide, watching different newscasts, and reading newspapers and digital programmes.
He loves drinking mate and sharing great barbecues with his family and friends, usually being the grill master.
Nahir Crespo
Nahir Crespo
Nahir holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Psychology from Pace University (New York, USA) and obtained her MBA from the University of New Haven (Connecticut, USA).
She has over 25 years of experience in Human Resources, working in various sectors in the United States. Throughout her career, she has held leadership positions, including the role of Vice President of Human Resources (VP of HR), and previously served as an HR Consultant for multiple companies, supporting processes of growth, organizational transformation, and talent development.
In October 2025, he returned to Uruguay to join International College, where he continues to contribute his international experience and strategic vision in human resources management.
On a personal level, she enjoys traveling and walking on the beach with her 13-year-old dog, activities that allow her to maintain a balance between her professional and personal life.
Yanel Ponce
Yanel Ponce
She is a Certified Public Accountant who graduated from UDELAR (Universidad de la República) in 2003.
In 2014, she completed the Management Development Programme at the Universidad de Montevideo, thus strengthening her management and leadership abilities.
She initially worked in the Consulting and Auditing area of a renowned international firm in Montevideo and, later, in her own firm and industrial companies in the department.
In November 2020, she joined International College to lead the school’s Administration as an Administration and Finances Manager.
She currently lives in Punta del Este with her family, she is a mother of three children and enjoys running as a sport, which she has practised for seven years, regularly participating in street races, trail races and marathons.
Gastón López
Gastón López
Gastón has over 15 years of experience in computing, information security and private security. He has led multidisciplinary teams and managed strategic projects in various organisations, playing key roles in security, operations, and technology. His background includes experience in the financial sector, security facilities management, and organisational process optimisation.
At International College, Gastón is the Operations Manager, overseeing the Technology, Security, Maintenance and Cleaning areas. His contribution is key to the efficient operation of the school's infrastructure and the protection of its members, combining security strategies with innovative technological solutions. Through process optimisation and team integration, he contributes to creating a safe, modern and functional environment aligned with the needs of the whole school.
Ana Secco
Ana Secco
Ana is originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and has a solid background in marketing, operations, and project management. Before moving to Punta del Este, she lived in the United States for almost six years, where she pursued advanced studies in Finance and International Business at the University of California, Berkeley, and developed her professional career leading multidisciplinary teams in dynamic environments, especially in food and foodtech startups, driving strategic processes, brand development, and operational optimization.
In 2026, she joined International College as Director of Admissions & Marketing, leading the institutional positioning strategy and the family experience, accompanying them from the first contact to their integration into the IC community.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, going to the beach, and cooking for friends.