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AvH is an independent private school incorporated in Canada (“Alexander von Humboldt German International School inc.”), supported by the German Government and overseen by the School Association, which consists of parents and other interested parties.
The Board of Directors is the main governing body of AvH, as mandated by the guidelines for German Schools Abroad. The board consists of seven members of the association, who are elected for two-year terms at the annual meeting each November. The Board of Directors adheres to the bylaws of the corporation and its members are responsible for the facility, personnel, and finances of the school. They work closely with the principal and business manager and act as an interface to the respective German governmental institutions.
Board members are volunteers who provide a service for the benefit of the school. Their service takes the form of time, expertise and financial contributions. Beyond shaping and supporting the overall strategy of AvH, board members engage in ongoing and project-specific committees to further strengthen our school academically, financially and socially.
Membership in the School Association is not mandatory for AvH parents but is highly encouraged. Since November 2017, the bylaws of the association also allow non-German-speaking members to join. However, the business of the board of directors is still mandated to be conducted in German.
The annual School Association membership fee is $20 per year per person.
Join the school association by completing this form!
Once complete hand it in at the school’s main office.
For more information contact us : vorstand@avh.montreal.qc.ca
Our current board members are:
Cliffert Peschlow
President
Cliffert Peschlow is the Vice President of M&M Footwear and has extensive experience in operations, management, and financial strategy. A recipient of the Alpha Award for Investment in Innovation, he brings a results-driven approach to leadership.
Sophie Casalini
Vice-President
Sophie Casalini is a trilingual (EN/FR/DE) HR & Administration Manager with broad international experience in several industries (pharma, transportation equipment, energy, etc.). Anchored in over two decades of consultancy, Sophie is adept at optimizing business processes, coaching, and facilitating cross-cultural team dynamics, thus ensuring seamless integration in diverse environments.
George Metrakos
Treasurer
George Metrakos (B. Eng., MBA) is an AvH parent since 2013 and has also served on the Parent Council and Friends of AvH. He currently works in operational restructuring in Canada, the US, Latin America and Europe. He has over 20 years’ experience in Senior Management, Financial Accounting and IT.
Henrike Hegemann
Vice-treasurer
Henrike Hegemann is a Finance Director with almost 20 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, and sourcing. She brings strong project management skills and a strategic mindset to support sound financial decisions and long-term planning. She is committed to transparency, efficiency, and the sustainable growth of AvH.
Michael Blome-Tillmann
Secretary
Michael Blome-Tillmann is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at McGill University and Associate Dean, Research, at the Faculty of Arts. He has over 25 years of experience in higher education.
Gisèle Ghanem
Vice-secretary
Gisele Ghanem is the Managing Counsel for the Canadian subsidiary of a Fortune 500 company. With over 15 years of experience gained in Canada and Europe, she specializes in corporate law, commercial lending and real estate, reinsurance, risk management and corporate and regulatory compliance.
Mika Caronan
member
Mika Caronan has 18 years’ experience in consumer-packaged goods, retail, and foodservice, and excels in marketing technology, consultancy for SME growth, and digital innovation, driving impactful strategies and cross-functional collaboration.
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