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Across both Tenby International School and Sekolah Sri Tenby, our experienced teachers and staff are the bedrock of our success. The teams ensures our Learning.First™ philosophy is personalised to benefit every child.
Jeanne Denyer
Campus Principal
Hanane Ouna
Head of Tenby International School Secondary
Henrietta Jameson
Head of Tenby International School, Primary
Narish Tamilarasan
Head of Sekolah Sri Tenby
Michelle Lim Chia Yun
Admissions Manager
Dominic Sew Khai Yuan
Marketing Manager
Jeanne has been leading the way as Campus Principal at Tenby Schools Penang since 2019, after previously heading the former Tenby Schools Miri. With a background rooted in education—coming from a family of teachers—she understands the dynamics of international communities. Jeanne’s journey started in a small village in South Africa, followed by a move to the UK in 1997, where she worked with the South African High Commission in London, promoting education and cultural connections between the two countries. In 2002, she followed her passion for teaching, spending over a decade in UK schools before bringing her expertise to Malaysia in 2013. Jeanne strongly believes that the best learning happens in environments where children’s voices are heard, and they feel empowered to take risks—perfectly aligning with our school’s educational philosophy.
Ms Hanane is a passionate educator and engineer from the Netherlands. She holds a Master of Science in the field of Complex Systems Engineering from Delft, University of Technology as well as a National Professional Qualification for Headship. Her academic background has uniquely equipped her to teach mathematics and physics to students of all ages. Ms Hanane worked as a Senior Leader for seven years at British International Schools in Egypt before joining an ISP school in the United Arab Emirates. Her skill set encompasses a range of areas, including integrating STEAM into the curriculum, enhancing assessment and overseeing safeguarding and pastoral care.
Ms Etta brings over 16 years of teaching experience, passion, and dedication to our school community! With a BSc Hons in Environmental Studies from Manchester Metropolitan University and a PGCE from Bath Spa University, she joined our Primary department in 2015 as a Year Six teacher and stepped into her current role as Head of Primary in 2017. Etta leads with energy and heart, driving school initiatives and student engagement activities that have boosted overall performance. She’s actively involved in learning walks and lesson observations, ensuring key strategies are implemented across the school. A strong believer in using data to identify strengths and areas for growth, Etta works closely with teachers to set meaningful end-of-year goals, always striving to create the best learning experience for every child.
Mr Narish is a passionate and forward-thinking educator. Since starting his journey in 2008 as an ICT and PE teacher, he has grown into a dynamic leader in K–12 education, championing innovation, digital learning, and whole-school improvement. He oversees secondary school operations and leads key initiatives like the Tech Pioneers Program, embedding future-ready skills through tools such as Microsoft 365, VEX Robotics, and project-based learning. With over 16 years of experience, including two years lecturing in Brunei and various leadership roles in Malaysian private and international schools, Narish brings both global perspective and local commitment to his work. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Education Technology, exploring how digital tools can deepen learning.
Michelle joined Tenby Schools Penang in 2017 as a Senior Admissions & Marketing Executive and transitioned into the role of Admissions Manager in 2021. She has since then led various recruitment initiatives and brought valuable customer-oriented experience from various industries, where her role involved finding the right fit for candidates—much like her current role of helping families feel that Tenby Schools is the right choice for them. As an Admissions Manager, Michelle finds joy in hearing success stories from students and parents who feel confident they made the right decision by choosing Tenby Schools Penang.
Dominic joined the marketing team of Tenby Schools Penang in 2022 and has been a part of the driving force behind the school’s marketing operations, with the motto of 'getting things done in a fun way.' With a passion for giving a voice to both the brand and the community, Dominic envisions a future where students especially through the "A" in STEAM—Articulation—are empowered to lead the way in marketing initiatives, using their creativity and communication skills to express their ideas and represent the school with confidence.
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Gomathi Harikrishnan
Deputy Safeguarding Lead
Head of Pastoral
Tanya Jackson
Tenby International Primary School
Dharshini Ganassegran
Tenby International Secondary School
Pooneswari Karupiah
Sri Tenby Schools
Ms Etta brings over 16 years of teaching experience, passion, and dedication to our school community! With a BSc Hons in Environmental Studies from Manchester Metropolitan University and a PGCE from Bath Spa University, she joined our Primary department in 2015 as a Year Six teacher. She stepped into her current role as Head of Primary in 2017. Etta leads with energy and heart, driving school initiatives and student engagement activities that have boosted overall performance. She’s actively involved in learning walks and lesson observations, ensuring key strategies are implemented across the school. A strong believer in using data to identify strengths and areas for growth, Etta works closely with teachers to set meaningful end-of-year goals, always striving to create the best learning experience for every child.
Ms Gomathi Harikrishnan brings over 14 years of teaching experience, passion, and commitment to supporting young people in their learning journey. As a Head of Key Stage 3 at Tenby International School Penang, she leads the important transition from Year 6 into Year 7 and later moving up to Year 8, ensuring students feel safe, supported, and ready to grow. Gomathi is proactive in identifying concerns early and, as an Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASSIST) qualified Assitant Safeguarding Lead, she places student wellbeing at the centre of school life. She also leads the Wellbeing Ambassador programme, training students to offer vital peer support and strengthen community values. With expertise in cognitive coaching, Gomathi approaches challenging conversations with empathy and clarity, supporting both students and staff. Her leadership fosters inclusion, respect, and a nurturing environment where every student can reach their potential.
Tanya joined Tenby International School Penang in April 2011, in the founding year of the International Primary School. In her time at Tenby, she has taught across all year groups in Key Stage 2 and is currently a Year 6 Class Teacher as well as Assistant Head for Curriculum and English. Before becoming a member of the Tenby family, Tanya worked in the North East of England for Newcastle College in collaboration with the North East Prison Service. During this time she worked in supporting and educating disenfranchised youths who had found themselves on the wrong side of the criminal justice system. Ensuring an established educational foundation that could support emotional and societal wellbeing for these youths was the main focus of this role and nurtured the passion to use these skills further afield. Tanya is committed to ensuring that all aspects of a child's school experience are engaging, secure, happy and provides all the success needed for future endeavours.
Ms Dharshini brings nearly 15 years of teaching experience across both primary and secondary, with extensive experience in pastoral care and student support. Alongside her role as an English teacher, she has dedicated much of her career to guiding students’ personal and academic growth. Since 2018, Ms Dharshini has held various Head of Year roles, starting with Year 7, then moving on to lead Years 9 and 10, later Years 10 and 11, and most recently taking on the position of KSC for Years 9, 10, and 11. She has led key initiatives such as managing options, overseeing Year 11 graduation, and embedding the 5Cs into tutor time—an initiative that has seen a strong and positive start under her leadership. Ms Dharshini is deeply committed to the pastoral wellbeing of her students, ensuring they are supported not only academically but personally. She leads tutor time initiatives and assemblies with the goal of fostering character, collaboration, and confidence.
With over 20 years of teaching experience, Ms Pooneswari has been a passionate educator at National Primary School since 2005. She holds a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and has completed her Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE). Known for her enthusiastic teaching style and active involvement in school activities, she works closely with teachers and students to nurture lifelong learning. She strongly believes that every child has something special that can be built upon, and she puts that belief into practice by fostering character, creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. Her dedication continues to shape confident, curious learners who thrive within and beyond the classroom.
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