top of page
1x.jpg

BISI SUMMER CAMP 2023 TEAM 

CURIOUS ABOUT WHO SOME OF OUR COUNSELORS ARE?

SCROLL DOWN TO FIND OUT!

Ashley Photo_edited.jpg

Ashley Vaccaro

Camp Director

I am excited to be joining the BIS Summer Camp Programme for my second summer as Camp Director! During the academic year, I am one of the Deputy Directors for the Pre/Primary British International School. I have fifteen years of experience working with primary aged children in both educational and summer camp settings, and am a proud mother to three children of my own. I love the inclusive community, wonderful students and families, caring staff, and beautiful grounds that our campus in Zekeriyakoy offers. I look forward to welcoming children to the BIS Summer Camp where they will make friends, grow, socialise, try new things, and most importantly, have fun! 

Derya Photo_edited.jpg

Derya Koral

Arts & Crafts Teacher

I am delighted to participate in the BISI Summer Camp Programme this year. I have been working for the BISI family for four years. I am an English Teacher with seven years of experience teaching different age groups. I love working with kids and being a part of their learning adventures. I look forward to joining this fun adventure with you all!

Buket Photo_edited.jpg

Buket Topal

PE Teacher

As a Football, Swimming and Educational Games Coach, I am excited to participate in the BISI Summer Camp Program in my second summer! During the academic year, I teach Physical Education at the British International and National Primary and Secondary schools. In total, I have 6 years of teaching experience in various international schools and 4 years of football coaching experience. I love spending time with children, having fun while teaching and watching their development. BISI offers us everything as a summer camp site. Join us, we'll have a lot of fun this summer!

4e9fdafc-f255-440a-9a95-4bbe4a27e67e.jpeg

Cemre K.

Drama/Theater Teacher

Cemre was born in Ankara, Turkey in 1994. She moved to İstanbul in 1997 and completed her primary and secondary education in İstanbul. She completed her high school years at Eyüboğlu Schools with an IB Diploma. She attended University of Kocaeli, Fine Arts with the major of Performing Arts and Theatre. She has been in 15 plays, 2 musicals, and directed 2 of her own plays since now. She started working with kids in summer schools in 2016 with Eyüboğlu Schools and worked as a Drama Counselor in BISI Summer Camp 2022. 

Meltem Photo_edited_edited.png

Meltem Vurkun

STEM/Science Teacher

I am very excited to be a part of BISI Summer Camp this year! I've been a BISI family member since 2018.  I have six years of experience teaching Science to various ages. I love to teach kids how to learn and create. I enjoy helping them find the most practical way to remember things, too.  I look forward to helping our campers create their own STEM projects! Get ready to meet Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths in a fun way!  

PHOTO-2023-01-27-18-20-12.jpg

Sena Yazıcı

Swimming Teacher

Sena was born in Istanbul, Turkey in 2001. She is currently studying psychology at Özyeğin University and will graduate in the spring of 2023. Sena was a professional swimmer in Fenerbahçe for 12 years and was a member of the Turkish National Team. She has represented Turkey multiple times in different countries for the National Team. She started working with children at Kadıköy Watersports Club in 2021, and gives swimming lessons to children between the ages of 2-14. 

Luset photo_edited.jpg

Luset Milas

Administration

I am very happy to be a member of the BIS Summer Camp. During the academic year, I work at the British International School as the Pre/Primary Administrative Assistant. This is my seventh year at BIS. I have 27 years of experience with both Financial Affairs and as an Executive Assistant. It is very important for me to make all children feel safe and that we are like a family here at our Forest Campus. It is a pleasure for me to be in contact with all parents. Join us for some fun this summer! 

IMG_2220_edited.jpg

Duygu

PE Teacher

Duygu was born in 1987 in Istanbul, Turkey. She trained in athletics at Enka Sports Club and became a national athlete at the age of 15. Duygu won medals in international competitions and became the Turkish champion in sprint events while also serving as team captain. Her University education took place in Istanbul and in London. After returning from London, Duygu trained athletic teams at Enka Sports Club and Enka Schools. Since 2018, she has been working as a physical education teacher at Enka Schools. Duygu loves children and sports. This will be her second year joining the BISI Summer Camp Team. 

1v.jpg
1h.jpg
1g.jpg
1w.jpg
1m.jpg
1y.jpg
1f.jpg
1i.jpg
bottom of page