Mark Rosevear
Mark is originally from Cornwall, UK, and after starting his career in England, moved overseas to work in 1990. After many years in different countries, but mostly the Middle East, he arrived in Chile in 2002 and has spent the majority of the last 20 years in South America, leading schools in Colombia, Chile and Uruguay before coming to International College.
Mark has taught Physical Education, History and English, and is an IB Diploma examiner. He has always been involved in sports, as a player, coach and observer, and has coached many teams at both school and adult levels. He still follows many sports, especially rugby and basketball, but these days his competitive efforts lie with golf. He likes exercising, is an avid reader and enjoys playing chess.
He is delighted to be at International College, and to be living by the sea again!
Tomás Rabinovich
Head of Secondary
He was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he lived until 2021, when he decided to move to Punta del Este with his partner, Valeria, and their son, Antonio. He graduated as an Engineer from the University of Buenos Aires and, upon completing his degree, gained teaching experience that confirmed his passion for education. He completed his pedagogical studies at the Universidad Austral and then pursued a specialization at the Universidad de San Andrés. His passion for sports led him to establish an academy for rugby players and coaches.
For over 15 years he has worked in educational and sports institutions, where he most enjoys contributing to the co-creation of safe and stimulating environments where young people can discover and develop their talents. He values teamwork, listening to diverse perspectives, and implementing shared ideas.
He is delighted to have taken on the role of Head of Secondary and to have the opportunity to contribute to the IC community. He enthusiastically accepts the challenge of maintaining high academic standards while driving student-centered educational innovation. He aims to promote greater integration among educational institutions to establish Punta del Este as a breeding ground for tomorrow's young leaders.
When he is not working, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends, preferably in nature. Amateur writer, he is passionate about traveling, whether in a motorhome or through reading and watching movies. He is deeply grateful to Uruguay for its warm welcome and looks forward to learning more about its flora, fauna, and culture in the future.
Caroline Ayling
Head of Primary
Caroline has always had a great passion for education. She has a Bachelor's degree in Educational Sciences from the Catholic University of Argentina. She loves to read and put into practice what she continues to research in the area of Neurosciences. Caroline enjoys being with students, discovering their interests and helping them increase their autonomy; and planning together with teachers to develop their leadership and teaching-learning skills.
In her free time, she is always reading a book about education or history. She loves watching movies and even knows by heart the dialogues of her favourites!
Walking down the beach is a real pleasure for Caroline, as she has fond memories and precious moments from living for three years on these shores as a teenager.
Andrés Taranto
Head of P.E.
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.
María Pía Cejas
Directora de Secundaria
María Pía is an effective English teacher in Secondary Education, with over a decade of experience in public and private education. She graduated from the Southern Regional Teachers' Centre, Clemente Estable Institute, in Atlántida, Canelones (Uruguay).She has served as a Pedagogical Guidance Teacher and Vice Principal at Solymar High School No. 2 and High School No. 15 "Ibiray". Additionally, she holds a degree in Humanities from the University of Montevideo and is a Spanish as a Foreign Language teacher. She has received training in Educational Centre Management from ANEP and in Social and Emotional Education and Mindfulness. María Pía has been a Fulbright Scholar since 2017.
The principles of inclusion, student-centred learning, holistic growth, and constant updating in cutting-edge teaching and learning methodologies are the fundamental pillars guiding her leadership role. Her trajectory and professional training have enhanced her leadership ability, making her a competent, methodical, communicative, and motivating educational manager.
María Pía takes on the challenge of becoming the Secondary School Director at International College in 2024.
Eliana López
IB & IGCSE Coordinator
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).
Paula Gómez Guadagna
Directora de Inicial y Primaria
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.
Martina Cernadas
Early Years Coordinator
Martina is a University Professor at the Early Years Level who graduated from the Universidad del Salvador in Buenos Aires. She has a long career as a teacher in the Kindergarten sector and has been appointed to share her experience as a Coordinator of Spanish and English in Early Years.She is passionate about discovering the talent in every child and guiding them in their personal, social and academic growth.
Mother of four children, she strongly believes that the basis of any learning, both personally and academically, starts from a loving, empathetic and trusting view of the child. She is a dedicated team builder and believes that communication is essential in any school setting.
During her free time, she enjoys going to the beach with her family and playing hockey or surfing. She is passionate about music; she plays the piano and the guitar, and one of her greatest hobbies is singing.
Yanel Ponce
Administration and Finance Manager
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 Finance 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.
Marcos Ferreira
He completed several courses in Human Management and a DDP at the University of Montevideo. He is currently studying a Specialization and Master's Degree in Labor Law at the Graduate School.
With experience managing HR Departments in medium and large national and international companies, he joined the school this year as a Human Resources Manager to lead the school’s staff.
He practised sports activities such as football and rugby. Nowadays, in his free time, he enjoys running and swimming. He is married to Paola and has three children: Juan Bautista, Valentino and Joaquín. He loves sharing moments with his family and friends and enjoying the summer and the beaches.