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Stephen Kelly was born in Ireland and brings extensive international experience in education. After studying French and Spanish at the University of Hull and completing a postgraduate qualification in primary education in Canterbury, he began his teaching career in London, Madrid, and later Berlin.

For the past ten years, Stephen has worked in Berlin, most recently as Headteacher of Klax Schule, a community school serving grades 1 to 13. There, he led the introduction of bilingual learning, digital innovation, and new vocational pathways. Under his leadership, the school was awarded the prestigious German School Prize in 2021.

Stephen firmly believes that every child and adult has unique potential that flourishes when they feel valued and supported. His goal is to create inclusive, creative, and nurturing learning environments where students grow into confident, reflective, and globally-minded individuals.

What drew him to SIS Frankfurt is the school’s commitment to fostering global citizenship within a vibrant international community. He looks forward to working with students, parents, and colleagues to build a school where everyone feels they belong.

Outside of work, Stephen enjoys spending time in nature—hiking or cycling—and finds joy in reading, cooking, and sharing time with friends.