Robert Randall
Senior Principal
From August 2026, Robert serves as Senior Principal across the EtonHouse Orchard and Broadrick campuses. He was Principal of EtonHouse Orchard from August 2022 to July 2026, leading the school through a period of significant growth and development.
With 30 years of experience in education across the UK and Singapore, Robert joined EtonHouse from Tanglin Trust School, Singapore, where he spent 15 years in a number of senior leadership roles, including Head of Sixth Form, Assistant Head, and Deputy Head of the Senior School with responsibility for academic leadership. Prior to moving to Singapore, he also held leadership positions in one of London’s leading independent schools. His extensive experience in both academic and pastoral leadership, together with his deep understanding of international education in Singapore, enables him to lead schools that are ambitious, inclusive and student-centred.
Robert’s educational philosophy is closely aligned with the EtonHouse ethos and values. He is a committed and values-driven leader who believes that every decision should place the student at its heart. He is passionate about creating an environment where every child is empowered to achieve their full potential, both academically and personally. He also believes that outstanding schools are built on strong relationships, high expectations and a genuine sense of belonging, ensuring that every student can flourish academically, socially and emotionally while developing the confidence, character and skills needed for the future.
Lyndsey Bryden
Principal
Lyndsey joins EtonHouse Orchard with extensive experience in education and school leadership across the UK and the Middle East. She joins us from an outstanding school in Abu Dhabi, where she served as Head of Secondary, holding senior leadership responsibility for academic development, pastoral provision, curriculum pathways, assessment, staff development and whole-school improvement. Lyndsey brings with her a strong understanding of both academic and pastoral leadership, as well as experience in international accreditation, inspection, curriculum development and student leadership. Throughout her career, she has been committed to creating learning environments where students are supported to achieve highly, develop confidence, and grow as thoughtful, responsible and internationally minded young people. Her educational philosophy is closely aligned with the EtonHouse ethos and values. Lyndsey believes that students should be placed at the heart of decision-making and that successful schools are built on strong relationships, high expectations and a genuine sense of community. She believes every young person should be known as an individual and provided with meaningful opportunities to flourish academically, socially and emotionally. Lyndsey is delighted to join the EtonHouse Orchard community and looks forward to working closely with students, families and staff to build on the school’s strengths and support every child to be the best they can be.
Mike Carrigan
Vice Principal
Mike is from the UK and he has been living and working in Singapore with EtonHouse for more than eight years. He has been a teacher for over eleven years. His approach to education is strongly influenced by the work of the educators in Reggio Emilia and particularly their philosophy and beliefs regarding children. He strongly believes that children are capable individuals and that by carefully listening and following their ideas and questions, their inquiries will be challenging, relevant and engaging for all members of the class.
He believes that inquiry learning is the primary way that humans learn and make sense of our world. The two curriculum frameworks that are used at Orchard offer us many possibilities to engage in inquiries that build our knowledge of the world collaboratively and explore multiple perspectives. This supports us as we develop as internationally minded people.
Another area that he appreciates about working at a school with our philosophy and approach is the strong sense of community that the school aims to encourage and develop. Recognising the vital role educators all play in the children’s lives is of the utmost importance. Due to this belief, he feels privileged to be able to work alongside all of our children, families and staff.
Away from school, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, travelling, reading and watching sports.
Rachel Blacklaws
Upper School Coordinator
Originally from the UK, Rachael started teaching in 2014 after studying History at University College London. She has worked in schools in Japan, Korea, China and India, teaching ESL, History and Politics. She has an MA in TESOL and Applied Linguistics and experience as a Head of EAL and Pastoral care coordinator. Rachael believes in creating lessons which engage each student and foster a sense of curiosity about the world around us and how history can help decode what we see. Outside of work she can usually be found hiking a mountain or in a bookshop.
Nitza Samniego
Lower School Coordinator
Nitza is an experienced international educator with over nine years in education and holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Education from the University of Nottingham. Originally from Mexico City, she earned a bachelor’s degree in Law and practised Corporate Law in Mexico for five years before transitioning into education during her time living in China.
Her international teaching career has spanned China, Ethiopia, India, and Singapore, giving her extensive experience working within diverse educational settings and multicultural communities. Throughout her career, she has taught a range of subjects including IGCSE Business Studies, Cambridge Checkpoint English, MYP English, Humanities, and Spanish.
Alongside her classroom experience, Nitza has held pastoral and leadership responsibilities, including serving as Housemistress, where she oversaw the pastoral care and wellbeing of 70 students. She is deeply committed to creating supportive, inclusive, and high-expectation learning environments in which students feel both challenged and valued.
Nitza is passionate about student wellbeing, academic growth, and building strong relationships within the school community. She believes that collaboration between school and home is essential to student success and values open, respectful communication with both students and parents.
A passionate reader and lifelong learner, Nitza enjoys sharing her love for literature and learning with students. She is known for her warm and approachable nature, professionalism, and dedication to supporting young people both academically and personally throughout their educational journey.
Shweta Sharma
Upper Primary Coordinator
Shweta is from India and has been residing in Singapore for more than a decade. She received her Post-graduate Certificate in Education(PGCE) from the University of Sunderland and started her journey as a homeroom teacher at Etonhouse Orchard in the year 2021.
She is a CELTA graduate with experience in teaching English to primary school kids at the British Council, Singapore. She also holds a masters degree in Food Science and Nutrition from India. During her time in Etonhouse, she has received training in the PYP programme of inquiry and believes in engaging her students in interactive ways, and supporting them to develop a growth mindset. Working with young, energetic and inquiring minds excites her.
She strongly believes that she can positively contribute to an international school community with her creativity and compassion. motivating her students to use their learning and personality as a means of taking action for global issues and concerns. She has experience working with EAL/SEN learners and believes in inclusive learning.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends and expressing herself through art.
Shauna Parsons
Lower Primary Coordinator
Shauna is originally from Ystradgynlais, a small town in Wales. After completing her university education, she began her international teaching career in Kuwait where she taught for three years and have been teaching in Dubai for the past four years. As an Early Years and Primary teacher, she believes that the first years of a child’s education are crucial for establishing a foundation that fosters a lifelong love of learning. This belief drives her commitment to providing the best education possible for the children she teaches.
Her goal is to prepare children not only for their academic journey but also for their life journey by supporting their holistic development. She focuses on promoting resilience by nurturing a growth mindset and praising effort. This approach helps create enthusiastic, hardworking, and determined learners who take ownership of their education.
Four years ago, she began teaching the International Baccalaureate, and its core principles have deeply resonated with her teaching philosophy. The IB’s emphasis on inquiry-based learning and the development of the whole child aligns perfectly with my approach to education. She is excited about the opportunity to bring her experience and knowledge to EtonHouse Orchard International School and she is eager to contribute to the development of confident and capable global citizens.
In my spare time, she enjoys staying active through spin classes, pilates, and walking. She also has a passion for cooking, exploring new restaurants, and travelling to new places.
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