The end of the school year is always a time of transition and this year is no different. Due to moves, graduations and school changes, the board has five outgoing members this summer. With the ongoing school project and cognizance of the fluctuations of the economy, the Board appointed four members in order to insure continuity of governance for ISL through the summer.

I would like to thank our outgoing members Brian Haskell, Hermine Poppeller, Natalie Marsans, and Neil Jennings for their unwavering support and commitment to the Board and ISL. It is with a heavy heart that I announce that I, too, will be leaving Latvia and my role on the Board. In our stead, Toni Vanhanen, Ralf Schaefers, Michael Sigvardt and Gale Rogers have been appointed to join Martins Bondars, Aivars Jaunberzins, Romualds Razuks, Remco Steggarda, and Eric Kettner. I am confident that with their governance and Dr. Molacek’s administrative skill, ISL will successfully continue to move forward.

The school is in a strong position despite the world economic downturn and can emerge from this time not only with a new facility, extended international accreditations and a strong staff, but also a school community that continues to foster life long learners destined for the top universities of the world.

Thank you for the opportunity to serve ISL.

Gretchen Reeves
Outgoing Board Chair