Meet Our Teachers

Dan Batson

Dan Batson joined the British School of Bucharest in 2014 and is currently the Director of Academic Studies in Primary, as well as the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead for whole school.

Dan has a BA in Education from Wolverhampton University, a MA with distinction from Liverpool Hope University, and an NPQH (National Professional Qualification for Headship). He started his teaching career in Birmingham in 1998, working mainly in Key Stage 2 within the British Curriculum. In 2005, he joined a highly respected international British school in Abu Dhabi, where he worked as Assistant Headteacher. At BSB, he oversees all curriculum, assessment and reporting matters within Primary and has led many whole-school teaching and learning initiatives. Dan has also worked hard to incorporate technology effectively within our classrooms and beyond.

Jodie Lewis

Jodie Lewis joined BSB as KS1 Coordinator in 2014 and later took on the role of EYFS Coordinator.

She graduated with a BA (Hons) in Primary Education from the University of Central England in 2001 and began her career teaching in a mainstream primary school in the UK, where she worked for four years.
She went on to teach in a special needs school for children with profound and multiple learning difficulties before moving into international education. Her career abroad took her to Egypt and Kuwait, and eventually to Bucharest.
In 2023, she was appointed Director of EYFS and KS1, a role in which she continues to draw on her experience and commitment to early years education.

Jenna Batson

Jenna Batson joined the British School of Bucharest in 2014 and is currently Pre-Nursery & Nursery Leader / Phonics Coordinator. She completed her teacher training at Chester University, specialising in Art and has taught in the UK, the Middle East and Europe throughout her career.

With over 20 years of teaching experience, Jenna is passionate about creating joyful learning experiences that nurture children’s curiosity, creativity and sense of wonder. She believes that children learn best through play, exploration and meaningful relationships and strives to create an environment where every child feels safe, valued and capable of success.
Jenna has a particular interest in child development, play-based learning, enabling environments and outdoor education. As a Year Leader, she enjoys working closely with colleagues and families to ensure every child develops the confidence, resilience and love of learning needed to flourish both in school and beyond. She is committed to continually developing her practice through research, professional learning and a deep curiosity about how young children learn best.

Karen Greenhalgh

Karen Greenhalgh joined the British School of Bucharest in 2025 with almost 20 years’ experience in Early Years and Key Stage 1, gained from educational settings in the UK and overseas. She holds a PGCE in Primary Education with a specialism in Early Years from Oxford Brookes University.

After graduating from the University of Durham in 2007 with a BA in German and Russian, Karen moved to Russia to improve her language skills, working as a Nursery Teaching Assistant in an international school. This experience inspired her to pursue a career in education.

Since qualifying, she has taught in the UK and in international schools in Russia and Norway. She has previously held responsibilities for leading Phonics and leading Key Stage 1 and now looks forward to the new challenge of her Nursery Lead role at BSB.

Amy Long

Amy Long joined the British School of Bucharest in 2026 as an EYFS Teacher.

She graduated from Sheffield Hallam University in 2023 with a degree in Early Years and Primary Teaching with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Since qualifying, she has gained a wide range of experience working with children across a variety of educational settings.

Amy is passionate about creating a warm, inclusive classroom where children feel safe, confident and inspired to learn. She believes in nurturing curiosity, encouraging independence and helping every child reach their full potential.

Loredana Barbu

Loredana joined the British School of Bucharest in 2008 as a TA in Pre-Nursery. She graduated from Law School in 2009 with a degree in Law. Over the years at BSB, she has gained valuable experience and knowledge. Her professional profile showcases her as a compassionate and patient Early Years TA with over 16 years of experience supporting children aged 2-3 in achieving outstanding development and educational progress.

As an experienced and enthusiastic early years practitioner, she demonstrates a passion for supporting young children in all aspects of school life. Her extensive knowledge of child development, teaching strategies, and behaviour management, coupled with her unique ability to identify individual pupils’ needs, enables her to tailor their learning in a manner most beneficial to the individual. She excels in encourages pupils to achieve their full potential and adapt to any situation, advocating passionately for maximising learning outcomes for all students.

Her core skills have been further honed through attendance at numerous courses over the years, including ‘How to Talk so Children Can Learn’ (Level 1) in Early Childhood Education, First Aid, and Safeguarding/Child Protection.

Adriana Salceanu

Adriana Sima has been with the British School of Bucharest since 2008.

Her experience as an Early Years Teaching Assistant covers Pre-Nursery and Nursery, and she has also worked with older children, aged 6 to 11, at the popular BSB Summer School. Adriana has an MA in Psychology – Human Resources and a BA in Psychology – Education Sciences. She graduated from the CTAIC (Certificate for Teaching Assistants in an International Context) course in 2014.

Olivia Glover

Olivia Glover joined the British School of Bucharest in 2026 as a Class Teacher in the Early Years Foundation Stage.

She graduated from Durham University in 2023 with a BA in Primary Education with QTS and later gained her Trinity CertTESOL qualification. Since graduating, Olivia has gained teaching experience in both the UK and internationally, working in Thailand from 2023–2024 and Cambodia from 2024–2025, alongside experience in UK primary schools across a range of year groups and settings.

Olivia is passionate about Early Years education and creating a nurturing, engaging and inclusive environment where children feel confident to explore, learn and grow. Outside of school, she enjoys travelling, reading and musical theatre.

Jacqueline Lungu

Jacqueline joined BSB in 2024 as a Teaching Assistant. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Creative Writing and English Literature from the University of Brighton, England. She is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Philosophy and Critical Thinking, alongside a second Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, specialising in the pedagogy of primary and preschool education. With over three years of experience working with children, Jacqueline focuses her practice on fostering a sense of self and emotional intelligence through philosophical inquiry and storytelling.