Mrs Doris Nourrice

Head of Welfare, Community and Partnerships

 

Doris Nourrice is the Head of Welfare, Community and Partnerships at International School Seychelles and a member of the Senior Leadership Team. With over 15 years of experience across state and private education, she brings extensive expertise in pastoral leadership, student wellbeing, community engagement and education.

Doris holds a Diploma in Arts Education and a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and is currently undertaking the National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH), further developing her expertise in strategic and whole-school leadership. Since beginning her teaching career in 2009, she has taught at both primary and secondary levels and held a range of leadership positions, including Head of Cycle, Head of Department, Deputy Head Teacher and Acting Head of Secondary.

Since joining ISS in 2019, Doris has played a significant role in strengthening pastoral care and promoting an inclusive, supportive school culture. In her current whole-school role, she leads initiatives focused on student and staff welfare, community engagement and partnerships, helping to strengthen relationships across the school and with the wider Seychellois community.

Alongside her work in education, Doris is an accomplished professional visual artist whose work has been exhibited in Seychelles and internationally, including at the Seychelles Biennale, Creole Festival and Dubai Expo 2021.

Doris brings together creativity, empathy and educational leadership, with a strong commitment to ensuring that students and staff feel supported, valued and connected to their community.