Senior Academic Team

Catriona Olsen

Executive Head

Catriona is the Executive Head of King’s InterHigh. She equips students and teachers with the tools and skills required to be successful, with a strong emphasis on belonging and building a school community that every student feels a part of.

Catriona holds a BA Information Systems Management and a University of Edinburgh Post Graduate Diploma in Secondary Education Computing and has developed a robust career in education, holding various significant positions across the globe. Her journey has taken her from Edinburgh to London and onto South Africa, where she was the Deputy Head of Academics and later the College Head at Reddam House Durbanville, also part of the Inspired Education group of schools.

Fiona Henderson

Head of Administration

Fiona comes from a fine art background and is an arts educator with over 20 years’ experience teaching and leading teams in independent and international schools.

Fiona’s previous role was as Faculty Head for Art and Design, at an ESF school in Hong Kong and at King’s InterHigh was Head of the Arts Faculty, including English, Modern Foreign Languages, Art, Photography, Music, Drama, Media and Film studies.

She recently transitioned from her role as Head of Key Stage 3 to Head of Administration, where she now applies her leadership expertise to manage our administration teams, ensuring the smooth operation and delivery of our online education programmes.

Penny Alston

Head of Primary School

Penny completed her initial teaching degree in South Africa before registering with the University of Pretoria to study for her Honours in Education Management, Law and Policy followed by her Master’s in Education Curriculum and Policy Studies.

After nine years’ experience as Deputy Head of Chelsea Preparatory School and then Headmistress of Glenashley Preparatory School in Durban North, Penny joined Reddam House Umhlanga, a member of Inspired in 2018 as Headmistress. Penny is currently completing her PhD under the supervision of the distinguished Professor Jonathan Jansen at Stellenbosch University.

Jasmine Marshall-Fraser

Head of Middle School

Jasmine is our Head of Key Stage 3 and brings extensive experience and a deep commitment to driving equality, diversity and inclusion in school environments. She holds a BA Hons, an MA in Education, and a National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH). Starting her career as a Religious Studies teacher in Brighton, she quickly took on various leadership roles, Student Voice Coordinator, Able and Talented Coordinator, and Head of Behaviour. Her passion for equality, diversity, and inclusion has been a driving force throughout her career, shaping her approach to leadership.

Jasmine has also served as a Vice Principal within a multi-academy trust in London, where she continued to advocate for inclusive practices. As our Head of Key Stage 3, she is dedicated to helping our students receive the best education and reach their full potential.

Elaine Teale

Head of Senior School

Elaine Teale’s vibrant experience and diverse educational knowledge shape the way she guides our Year 10 and 11 students. With an PGCE from the University of Exeter and an MSc in Learning and Teaching from the University of Oxford, Elaine has impressive expertise in pedagogy and development.

First teaching at Dulwich College, London, Elaine later served as Head of Science at top schools around the world. Having led students at a bicultural school in Mexico and the United World College in Singapore, she brings a wealth of international experience to our global online community.

Most recently serving as Deputy Head Pastoral at Bedford Girls’ School, Elaine also deeply understands that children learn best when they feel safe and supported. Now, she is delighted to bring her experience and vision to an innovate, forward-thinking school environment.

Viktoria Papen

Head of Sixth Form

Viktoria brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to education and leadership to King's InterHigh. After earning both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Education from Germany, her journey began with teaching English and German to adults and volunteering with primary school children from diverse backgrounds, including international refugees.

Her career has progressed through various roles in comprehensive and grammar schools, leading to leadership positions such as Assistant Headteacher and Head of Sixth Form in London. With a strong focus on Key Stage 5 education and research, she has consistently guided students seamlessly from secondary school to the next stages of their lives. A dedication to student welfare has been central to her work, including her role as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring that every young person is supported and protected.

Beyond classroom responsibilities, she has contributed to the broader educational landscape by designing national exams in Germany, serving as a public examiner in the UK, and volunteering as a safeguarding governor at a primary school in London. Since 2019, she has also organised the annual KS3 German Study Day at the British Film Institute, promoting cultural education and enriching students' learning experiences.

Her commitment to global learning extends to having led educational trips across Asia, North America, and beyond, enriching both her students' experiences and her own. A passionate traveler, she also enjoys exploring new destinations privately, further broadening her perspectives.

Tahoora Khalil Urehman

Head of Middle East and Southeast Asia

Tahoora’s teaching career began in state schools and multi-academy trusts, where she eventually progressed to a vice principal role. After several years of this, she moved to the UAE to work in school leadership positions. While here, she took on as many duties as possible, including inspection work and ministry remits.

As an experienced education leader, Tahoora is responsible for guiding King’s InterHigh’s learners on the Gulf Standard Time and the Southeast Asia timetable. By studying on any of our universal timetables students can access a British education from our UK qualified teachers, on a schedule that suits them.