Who is who

Steven Church, Head of School

Steven is an experienced educational leader committed to building a school where young people thrive academically, personally and socially. He believes outstanding education is founded on strong relationships, a genuine sense of belonging and a culture where character develops alongside academic excellence. As Head of School, he is dedicated to creating a community in which every student feels known, valued and inspired to achieve their personal best.

Originally from Australia, Steven’s experience spans strategic leadership, residential education, student wellbeing, safeguarding, academic improvement, staff development and whole-school operations. He holds a Master of Education (Educational Management) together with degrees in science and education.

With extensive experience in international boarding education, Steven understands the unique opportunities and responsibilities of an international residential school. He is committed to fostering an environment where every student feels safe, supported and connected, and where diversity of culture and perspective enriches the entire community. Steven is equally committed to developing outstanding teachers and nurturing a collaborative professional culture built on continuous learning, evidence-informed practice and shared ambition. He believes that investing in people – students and staff alike – is fundamental to achieving lasting educational excellence.

An outdoors enthusiast, he values the role of the natural environment in developing confidence, resilience and wellbeing, reflecting the Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz philosophy of mens sana in corpore sano.

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Tel +41 81 851 3002

Alexandra Conchard, Deputy Head of School (International) and Head of International Section

A French and Swiss national raised in Sharjah, UAE, Alexandra brings a truly international perspective to her role at the Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz. She holds a Master’s degree in French as a Foreign Language from Université Paris Descartes in France and a PGCE from St Martin’s College in the United Kingdom. Alexandra began her career teaching French and Spanish in schools across the UK and France, where she quickly developed a passion for fostering curiosity, cultural understanding and a love of languages in her students. Her career then expanded into more than two decades of school leadership in Turkey, Switzerland and Portugal, where she worked in diverse educational contexts and guided teams through periods of growth, change and innovation.

Throughout her professional journey she has taken on a wide range of responsibilities from curriculum design and assessment policy to staff development and student wellbeing. This breadth of experience has given her a comprehensive understanding of what makes a school community thrive. She is dedicated to creating an environment where every student can achieve academic excellence while developing the resilience, empathy and global outlook needed for life beyond school. With her experience, creativity and collaborative approach Alexandra is committed to supporting the continued growth of the International Section. She believes that international education broadens horizons and builds cultural bridges, and she is keen to contribute to the ongoing success and development of the school.

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Tel +41 81 851 3141

Gillian Holland, Head of Boarding and Pastoral Care (DSL)

Gillian Holland studied Music at the University of Leeds before doing a PGCE at the University of Cumbria. Her career in education started in a large secondary school in the Northwest of England before moving to International teaching. She has had a varied career working in a range of settings with pupils from vastly differing backgrounds, and this has enabled her to have a deeper appreciation of the importance of good pastoral care. In order to improve her practice she completed her Level 3 in Residential Childcare along with a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) qualification. She is currently working towards a Masters in Leading Inclusive Education (MALIE). Having worked extensively with International Boarding students over the last 6 years, both in the UK and Internationally, Gillian is passionate about the holistic development of all pupils at the Lyceum, inside the classroom and beyond.

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Tel +41 81 851 3080

Head of Admissions and Marketing Department

Valerie Scullion

Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz
7524 Zuoz, Schweiz

Tel +41 81 851 3100

Associate Director Admissions & Marketing

Nathalie Wildeboer

Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz
7524 Zuoz, Schweiz

Tel +41 81 851 3100

Summer Camp & Junior Day Camp

Tiziana Tuena

Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz
7524 Zuoz, Schweiz

Tel +41 81 851 3028

All parents are considered to be ambassadors of the Lyceum Alpinum. The Parent Ambassadors of the Lyceum Alpinum are designed to be a proactive, positive, and globally representative body of parents. Its purpose is to strengthen the parent community, enhance efforts to realise the school’s objectives, and provide constructive partnership to strengthen bonds between parents and the school. It avoids becoming a platform for matters personal to a member’s child, which should be addressed directly with the appropriate staff member.

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