Leadership &
Governance

Board of Trustees (BOT)

As a non-profit organization, the Board of Trustees serves as ISP’s governing body that ensures the school fulfills its purpose of providing world-class, student-centered education.

The Board comprises nine members: five elected and four appointed. Each trustee serves a 3-year term. The BOT’s primary responsibility is to support the Head of School in maintaining ISP’s status as a top-tier institution in accordance with its strategic plan. All Board members are current ISP parents.

Are you a current ISP parent and interested in joining our Board of Trustees?
Discover the BOT’s job description.

Key responsibilities of the BOT

Upholding the Mission, Vision, and Values

The Board ensures the alignment of all school policies and practices with its core principles, actively affirming and promoting the institution’s Mission, Vision, and Values to guide its progress.

Policy Oversight

The Board reviews, establishes, and monitors policies governing the school’s operations. While the Head of School handles policy execution, the Board ensures these align with strategic goals and bylaws.

Head of School Management

Responsible for overseeing the Head of School’s entire employment lifecycle, the Board manages recruitment, appointment, performance evaluation, and, when necessary, termination, ensuring leadership continuity.

Strategic Direction and Monitoring

In collaboration with the Head of School, the Board defines and monitors strategic priorities, approves the Strategic Plan, and adapts it as needed to support the school’s long-term vision.

Financial Stewardship

The Board ensures financial stability through oversight of assets, risk management, compliance, and crisis response. Duties include approving tuition, fees, financial statements, and preparing financial reports for the General Assembly, in line with the bylaws.

Effective Board Operations

The Board maintains its effectiveness by implementing policies for Trustee succession, meeting protocols, committee management, and professional development. Permanent committees, such as Finance, Audit, and Governance, ensure specialized oversight.

Ethical Conduct

Trustees uphold the highest ethical standards, managing conflicts of interest, ensuring confidentiality, and prioritizing the school’s interests above personal or external agendas.

2025-2026 Board Members

At the International School of Panama, we thank every parent who has served on the BOT since 1980, shaping our school into a world-class educational institution.

Annual Reports

Every year, we proudly share our achievements and results with parents, students, alumni, the community, and all those interested in the growth and future of our school.

We are dedicated to keeping everyone informed and engaged as we continue our journey, staying true to our commitment to excellence.

Committees

Standing committees

Financial Committee

Ensures financial sustainability by overseeing budgets, monitoring performance, managing tuition and fees, and providing recommendations to the Board. It also supports long-term planning and resource alignment with strategic goals.

Chairperson
Jan Eskildsen

Members
Moritz von Wilmowsky
Erika Mouynes

Audit Committee

Oversees financial integrity, ensuring compliance with accounting principles. It appoints external auditors, reviews the Annual Audit Report, and approves recommendations and financial reserves, aligning with the Board’s strategic goals and the School’s principles and by-laws.

Chairperson
Gretel Ciniglio de Perez

Members
Fernando Archila
Alejandro Royo

Governance, policies,
and legal Committee

Provides strategic oversight of governance policies, ensuring continuity of the Board and Head of School, compliance with Panamanian regulations, and promoting transparency, accountability, and effective practices for the institution’s long-term stability and integrity.

Chairperson
Eliza Jeronimo

Members
Fernando Falasca
Gretel Ciniglio

Ad-hoc committees

Ad-hoc Construction Committee

Its goal is to complete the new high school building by 2026, addressing classroom space shortages within budget, ensuring quality, and overseeing design, RFP, construction, and professional handover.

Chairperson
Moritz Freiherr Von Wilmowsky

Members
Eliza Jeronimo

Ad-hoc DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) Committee

Its goal is to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging at ISP, ensuring equal opportunities for all students and staff while fostering awareness of belonging principles within the community.

Chairperson
Cristina de Alba

Members
Alejandro Royo
Fernando Falasca

Leadership

Head of School at ISP

Dr. Audrey Menard

Dr. Menard, who has led the International School of Panama since 2020, is a globally recognized leader in education, renowned for championing 21st-century school reform. Her achievements include securing substantial grants for innovation, promoting ethical leadership, and fostering collaborative, community-centered school cultures.

Alongside Dr. Menard, ISP is led by a team of dedicated professionals committed to inspiring and challenging every student to reach their full potential.

Assistant Head of School

Principals

Assistant Principals

Operational Directors

Coordinators
and specialists

School Operations
and Support

Would you like to join our team?

Work with us at the International School of Panama, and be part of a dynamic, diverse community where you can connect with peers from around the world in a warm and welcoming environment.

Leadership &
Governance

Board of Trustees (BOT)

Key responsibilities of the BOT