Our Team, Our Opening Hours and How to Reach Us

Caspar Büttner was born in Zurich and spent part of his youth in Washington DC, but mainly in Basel. He studied earth sciences at ETH Zurich and graduated in 2003 with a degree in natural sciences. After several years in competitive sports and management consultancy, he returned to ETH Zurich and obtained his teaching diploma in geography. He then taught at a cantonal school in Zurich for several years and was appointed vice headmaster at Sursee cantonal school in 2020. He completed various school management training courses, including at the University of St. Gallen, and took over the management of SIS Zurich in August 2024. He enjoys spending his free time with his family, cycling or sailing, or having a good chat with friends.

Matthew Hall has been working as a primary school teacher at SIS Zürich since August 2015, and as part of the history teaching team for the Matura since August 2019. He took over the role of vice-principal in August 2022. Matthew Hall originally comes from Cornwall in the UK, earning his PhD in modern history there before moving to Switzerland with his wife. He then completed a master’s degree in international education. Matthew Hall has lived in Switzerland and taught at international schools for over 15 years. He is passionate about teaching and making connections with each student in order to forge authentic learning experiences. He appreciates the open interaction at SIS Zürich and is happy with the positive parental cooperation and support. In his free time, Matthew Hall enjoys playing board games, reading and cooking. During the warmer months he can often be found tending his allotment garden.

Shane Peter has been working at SIS schools for over seven years. He took over the role of CAS (Creativity, Action, Service) Coordinator in the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme in August 2021 and as of August 2022 is the IB Coordinator and Head of College for the lower secondary classes. Shane Peter is half Swiss and half American and was raised in Colorado, USA. He completed a master's degree of education in sports management and a master's degree of education in linguistics and humanities. He has lived in Switzerland and taught and held leadership responsibilities at international schools for over 15 years. He is a strong believer in project-based learning and encouraging students to take an active role in their local community. Through CAS, his students promote several charities addressing local and global issues, plan and host events around the school and volunteer with the Red Cross to help integrate refugee children. In his free time, Shane Peter enjoys playing sports, reading and working on his many handicraft projects around the house.

Teresa Vogele has been working at SIS Zurich since August 2022. She works as a kindergarten teacher and head of the kindergarten level, in which role she works closely with the head of the primary school level. Teresa Vogele is originally from the district of Günzburg, Germany. She graduated as a curative education nurse from the state-recognised technical college in Dürrlauingen, after which she completed various further training courses in the field of early childhood education. After working for over two years as the head of an external residential group for children and young people, she moved to the kindergarten for eight years as a group leader. Teresa Vogele is passionate about supporting the children in their everyday lives, accompanying them and turning seemingly small moments into big ones. In her free time, she enjoys snowboarding and skydiving with her partner and spends as much time as possible in nature.