Our Team

Nada El-Mufti

Head of Maths, DHA, More Able Lead

Email: Nada.El-Mufti@stanthonysprep.co.uk

Loraine Nunez

Head of Learning Support, Senco, Senior Teacher
BA(Hons), PG Diploma in Special Needs and Disability

Loraine holds a BA in Religious Studies and Education Studies with Spanish from Middlesex University, a PGCE from St Mary’s University, Twickenham, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Special Educational Needs and Disability. She has held a range of leadership and support roles in Catholic schools across London, including Class Teacher, PGCE lead, Head of Department, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Head of Year, and SENCO. Before joining St Anthony’s in 2022, she was the Special Educational Needs Coordinator at Belmont Prep. At St Anthony’s, Loraine serves as Head of Learning Support and Senior Teacher, and more recently, as Initial Teacher Training Lead.  

Email: Loraine.Nunez@stanthonysprep.co.uk

Emma Hollender

Head of Science, Registrar 
MChem (Hons)   

Emma holds a Master of Chemistry from Durham University. Following an industrial placement year at Pfizer in Research Analytics, she joined a global consultancy firm, as a project management analyst, specialising in technology consulting for the retail sector.

She retrained as a teacher with TeachFirst and spent several years teaching science in different schools - a state coeducational academy, a leading grammar school and a girls' independent secondary school. She then changed career to become a civil servant, working for the Cabinet Office and the Department for Levelling Up. Later, she became Head of Office and Speechwriter for a Cabinet Minister. She joined St Anthony's in October 2023, and became Registrar and more recently, Head of Science.

Email: Emma.Hollender@stanthonysprep.co.uk

Rishi Vadera

Head of English and Head of Humanities
BA(Hons), NPQTL 

Rishi holds a BSc and an MSc in Psychology from UCL and a PGCE. He was Head of English at South Hampstead Junior School, Humanities Lead at The Rosary Catholic Primary School and a Year 6 Teacher at Ark Franklin. He joined St Anthony’s as Head of Humanities in September 2024. 

Email: Rishi.Vadera@stanthonysprep.co.uk

Nicola McMenamin 

Reception Teacher 
BBus (Hons), GradDipEd (Early Childhood) (Hons) 

Nicola has a Business degree from Swinburne University, Australia and a Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education from Southern Cross University. She has experience of working in independent schools, early learning schools and primary schools. She joined St Anthony’s in September 2024. 

Email: nicola.mcmenamin@stanthonysprep.co.uk 

Krupa Joshi-Patel

Year 1 Form Tutor, JH Curriculum Lead
BA (Hons) 

Krupa studied Geography at the University of Birmingham and completed her PGCE at the UCL Institute of Education. She is currently completing a Senior Leadership qualification at this institution. She has taught across both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 in a variety of independent and state schools. She joined St Anthony’s in September 2022.

Email: Krupa.Joshi@stanthonysprep.co.uk

Rebecca Boysen

Year 2 Form Tutor
BEd (Hons) 

Rebecca earned a Diploma of Higher Education in Psychology from James Cook University and a Bachelor of Education - Primary, majoring in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, from Queensland University of Technology. She later completed postgraduate study in Religious Education at the Australian Catholic University. She taught in a number of Catholic independent schools in Australia before relocating to the UK. She joined St Anthony’s in September 2024.  

Email: Rebecca.Boysen@stanthonysprep.co.uk

Elizabeth Hegarty

Year 3 Form Tutor
BA (Hons) 

Elizabeth studied Applied Social Science at the University of York. During this time, she undertook short placements in schools. On graduating, the stayed on at York to complete a PGCE in Primary Education. On gaining Qualified Teacher Status, she worked as a Year 6 teacher at Hampden Gurney School in Westminster. She joined St Anthony’s in September 2025.

Email: e.hegarty@stanthonysprep.co.uk 

Claire Curtis

Year 4 Form Tutor, Art Coordinator
BEd (Hons) 

Claire studied Education with Art Specialism at the University of Reading. She was a class teacher and Head of ICT at the Hurlingham School in Putney. She joined St Anthony’s in 2000. During her time at the school, she has taught a wide variety of subjects to younger pupils and has taken a particular interest in the creative arts.

Email: Claire.Curtis@stanthonysprep.co.uk

Natalie Hughes

Year 4 Form Tutor
BA (Hons) 

Natalie studied Media Arts and Sociology at St Mary’s University, Twickenham, where she also completed her PGCE. She began her teaching career at a Catholic school in Surrey, where she remained for six years. She then moved to Queen’s College Preparatory School. She joined St Anthony’s in September 2021. 

Email: Natalie.Sykes@stanthonysprep.co.uk

Paul Hughes

Year 5 Form Tutor, IT Lead, Reading Lead
BA (Hons) 

Paul studied Primary Education at St Mary’s University, Twickenham. He gained extensive experience of teaching in the maintained sector, where he held subject leadership and phase leader responsibilities. He also worked as a mentor and assessor for newly qualified teachers. He joined St Anthony’s in September 2021 where, in addition to his role as a Year 5 form tutor, he serves as Digital Literacy Lead and Reading Lead. 

Email: Paul.Hughes@stanthonysprep.co.uk

Georgina Lunn

Year 5 Form Tutor, Assessment & Data Lead
BA (Hons), MEd, NPQSL 

Georgina studied Education at the University of York and then went on to complete a PGCE in General Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status and a Masters degree in Education at the University of Cambridge. She began her teaching career at a junior school in East London as a Year 5 teacher and Head of Geography. She joined St Anthony’s in September 2022. In addition to her responsibilities as a Year 5 form tutor, she is the whole-school Data and Assessment Lead. She founded the school’s Geography Society, coaches games and recently completed an educational leadership qualification at UCL. 

Email: Georgina.Lunn@stanthonysprep.co.uk

Aoife McCloskey

Year 3 Form Tutor
BA (Hons)

Aoife graduated from the University of Otago with a BA in History and English before completing a Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Teaching at the New Zealand Graduate School of Education. She began her teaching career at Parkview Parua School, spending three years primarily teaching Year 7 and 8 pupils. During this time, Aoife held several key leadership roles, including Team Leader of the senior school, Data Lead, and Head of Wellbeing. After leaving New Zealand, Aoife worked as a contractor in the field of Artificial Intelligence before returning to the classroom to teach Year 3 at St Anthony's School for Boys in January 2025.

Email: Aoife.McCloskey@stanthonysprep.co.uk

Sarah Halley

Head of Nursery
BA (Hons) 

Sarah studied Early Childhood Studies at Kingston University and London Metropolitan University. Her experience includes roles in the nursery at St Mary’s School, Hampstead and in The Minors Nursery School, as well as establishing and managing a nursery in Mill Hill. She has progressed from Early Years Practitioner and Lead Practitioner to her current role as Head of Nursery at St Anthony’s, which she joined in April 2024.  

Email: Sarah.Halley3@stanthonysprep.co.uk

Joana Antunes

Early Years Practitioner
BA (Hons) 

Joana holds a BA degree in Early Years Teaching and Learning. She has worked in both nurseries and schools. 

Email: Joana.Antunes2@stanthonysprep.co.uk

Jordana Rodgers

Early Years Practitioner
Level 2 and Level 3 Childcare 

Email: Jordana.Rodgers@stanthonysprep.co.uk

Nahid Sheikh

Early Years Lead Practitioner
BSc  

Nahid has a BSc in Psychology from the Open University. She began her teaching career at Kennedy House Montessori School, working with Reception pupils. She then moved to Sinclair House School, working initially in the nursery. Immediately before starting at St Anthony’s, she worked at St John’s Wood Pre-Preparatory School, where she taught Science and History. She joined the St Anthony’s Nursery in September 2024.  

Email: Nahid.Sheikh2@stanthonysprep.co.uk

Amanda McGlew

Early Years Practitioner
BEd 

Amanda holds a Bachelor of Education Degree from the Institute of Education, London University. She has dedicated nearly three decades to early childhood education. Her background includes eighteen years as a Nursery Nurse at The Rosary Roman Catholic school, ten years as an Early Years Practitioner at Northbridge House Preparatory School, and one year as a permanent Flex Staff member at Bright Horizons Day Nursery in JW3. She joined St Anthony’s in September 2024.

Email: Amanda.Mcglew@stanthonysprep.co.uk

Aysun Karadag

Early Years Practitioner
Foundation Degree in Business Management 

Asyun has a degree in Business Management from the University of Mersin in Turkey. She also holds a Higher National Diploma in Child Development from Leap Training. She is passionate about the importance of Early Years Education and sets great store by forming strong bonds with the children with whom she is working. She joined St Anthony’s in March 2025.  

Email: Aysun.Karadag@stanthonysprep.co.uk

Katie Allen

Early Years Practitioner

Katie completed Level 1 and Level 2 Early Years Educator qualifications while she was at secondary school. She then earned the Level 3 qualification while undertaking an apprenticeship at N16 Tots, which is an independent private nursery. For four years, she held the position of Room Leader in the baby room.

Email: Katie.Allen@stanthonysprep.co.uk

Anastasia Kyriakakou

Teacher of Classics & Latin
BA(Hons), MA 

Anastasia studied Philology at the University of Ioannina, Greece and has a Masters degree in Comparative Literature from King’s College, London. She joined St Anthony’s as Head of Classics in 2023. She combines this role with teaching Modern Greek to adults at the Hellenic Centre of London and to secondary students at St Sophia’s School. 

Email: A.Kyriakakou@stanthonysprep.co.uk

Anthony Christoforou

Sports Teacher, Head of Co-Curricular
BA(Hons) 

Anthony studied Ancient History at the University of Bristol and completed a PGCE at the Institute of Education, University of London. After spending three years as a class teacher at Grafton Primary School, he joined St Anthony’s in 2005. He has taught History, Geography, RE and ICT and acted as a form tutor. He coaches games to all age groups and oversees after-school clubs and societies, First Aid training and Health & Safety. 

Email: Anthony.Christoforou@stanthonysprep.co.uk

Bethan Locker

Learning Support Teacher
BA(Hons) 

Bethan studied Modern Languages at Durham University, during which she spent a year in France and Argentina. She completed her PGCE at Cambridge University. She initially taught English abroad. On returning to the UK, she worked in mainstream education. She holds a Level 5 Diploma in teaching learners with dyslexia and other barriers to literacy. 

Email: Bethan.Locker@stanthonysprep.co.uk

Beren Allen

Teacher of Art & Drama, Year 8 Form Tutor
BEd (Hons) 

Beren completed a Diploma in Film and Television Production at South Seas Film School in New Zealand and went on to work in the film industry for seven years. Following this, he pursued a Bachelor of Education, majoring in Primary teaching, at the University of Auckland. He then spent three years teaching Art and Drama at Auckland Normal Intermediate before relocating to the UK. He joined St Anthony’s in 2023.

Email: Beren.Allen@stanthonysprep.co.uk

Claudia Sciumbata

Teacher of English
BA(Hons), MA 

Claudia studied English at the University of Leicester before completing an MA in Classics and Ancient History at the University of Bristol. After working in marketing, where she helped create and distribute school resources, she undertook teacher training at King’s College, University of London. She joined St Anthony’s in September 2024.

Email: C.Sciumbata2@stanthonysprep.co.uk

Elliot Thompson

Teacher of Music
MA (Cantab), MMus 

Elliot Thompson holds a BA in Music from the University of Cambridge and an MMus from King's College, London. After a short career in communications, specialising in the cultural and creative industries, he taught music for several years at a number of primary schools before joining St Anthony's in September 2024. 

Email: Elliot.Thompson@stanthonysprep.co.uk

Lorna Munden

Teacher of Maths
BSc(Hons) 

Lorna studied Product Design at the University of Sussex. On graduating, she worked as a learning support assistant at Tylers Green Middle School. She then completed an in-house PGCE with a Maths specialism. She was a class teacher at King’s Cross Academy. During her final year in this position, she was Head of Key Stage 2 Maths. She joined St Anthony’s in September 2025. 

Email: lorna.munden@stanthonysprep.co.uk 

Maria Stergianni

Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages
BA(Hons) 

Maria studied French at the University of Athens and went on to obtain a Masters degree in Teaching French as a Foreign Language from the University of Patras. She is also qualified to teach English as a Foreign Language and Italian. As well as teaching, she has worked as a translator. She has taught languages at nursery, primary, prep school and academy levels. She joined St Anthony’s in September 2024. In addition to teaching French to all age groups, she runs languages and linguistics clubs at the school. 

Email: Maria.Stergianni@stanthonysprep.co.uk

Oskar Hirskyj-Douglas

Sports Teacher
BSc (Hons) 

Oskar hold a Science degree from Loughborough University. He worked as a PE and Maths teacher at Wilmslow High School, obtaining Qualified Teacher Status while in post. He was a rugby coach for Bedford School and also Loughborough University. He has played rugby professionally for Wasps, England Sevens and Bedford. He continues to play, representing Sale F.C. and Blackheath. He joined St Anthony’s in March 2024.

Email: Oskar.Hirskyj@stanthonysprep.co.uk

Mimi Mortazavi

Teaching Assistant

Mimi has worked as a Teaching Assistant for the past sixteen years. She obtained her teaching qualifications from Brighton College of Technology. She has worked at Arnold House and South Hampstead School for Girls. She joined St Anthony’s in 2012.

Meenaskhi Jain

Teaching Assistant
BEd 

Meena has a Masters degree in Sanskrit and a Bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of Delhi. She worked as a primary teacher at Ryan International School and as an English teacher for Planet Spark. She joined St Anthony’s in September 2022. 

Sophia Basset

Teaching Assistant
BSc 

Sophia studied Psychology at the University of Durham. The component on Child Development and Educational Psychology inspired her to pursue a career in education. She has worked at Glebe House co-educational preparatory school. She volunteers for Riding for the Disabled and has been involved in an after-school maths club. She joined St Anthony’s in September 2025.

Will Spurgin

Teaching Assistant
BA (Hons) 

Msgr. Phelim Rowland 

School Chaplain

Juliette Castang

School Administrator
BA (Hons) 

After graduating with a BA in Politics from the University of East Anglia, Juliette began her professional career in the television industry. While raising her family, she redeveloped a strong interest in education, becoming actively involved in school governance for almost a decade. This experience deepened her passion for education and led to continued engagement in a variety of school administration roles.

Richard McMillan

Headmaster’s PA 
MA (Cantab), PhD 

Richard studied History at Magdalene College, Cambridge and obtained a PhD in History from Royal Holloway, University of London. He has published on the subject of decolonisation in South East Asia and writes reviews for academic journals. He was course tutor in Imperial History at Royal Holloway and has taught History and Politics in a number of Independent Sixth Form Colleges. He joined St Anthony’s in September 2022.  

Father Peter Littleton

RE Curriculum Advisor & RE Teacher
LLB, BTh 

Vasco Faria

Gap Year Student
MSc (Oxon)

Azadeh Jokar

Finance Officer
BA (Hons) 

Adetoro Oguntade

Premises Manager

Melanie Walton

Wellbeing Counsellor

Breda McKinney 

SPLD tutor

Zaza Glick

Occupational Therapist

Lynne Dyan

Speech and Language Therapist

Philip Miles

Piano

Ben Mason

Brass & Piano

Matilda Johnston

Piano

Samuel Leak

Piano

Jonathan Willett 

Woodwind

Tim Doyle

Drums

Alan Gruner

Guitar

James Clarke

Guitar

Tanja Houston

Violin