Secondary Team

Hubert Jung

Subjects: Human Sciences, English

What does Europe mean to you? Europe is a mindset and a way of life that we also instill in our students at ESS. It’s about openness to cultural diversity, combined with appreciation, tolerance, and respect. It’s great to work, live, and create alongside people from all walks of life! Europe—with its diversity of lifestyles, traditions, cultures, and languages—enriches every place!

Fun Fact: If I could, I’d love to have dinner with Marcel Decombis, the founder and visionary behind the European Schools and its director in Luxembourg from 1953 to 1960. Together, we’d envision the school of tomorrow.

Christian Habermann

Art Department Coordinator

Subjects: Fine Arts, German (L1)

E-Mail-Name: c.habermann

What does Europe mean to you?: What I appreciate about Europe is the diversity in unity.

Fun fact: I'm only 28 years old.

Irena Kutleshovska

Subjects: Maths, Science, ICT

E-Mail-Name: i.kutleshovskabelkoska

What does Europe mean to you? Europe is a beautiful place to live, with many different cultures and traditions.

Athena Brill

Subjects: Integrated Science

E-Mail-Name: at.brill

What does Europe mean to you?: Lots of good food! I love the Finns and the country.

Fun fact: I have to eat at least one chocolate bar or cookie a day.

Evi Detzler

Subjects: English (L1), Integrated Natural Sciences

E-Mail-Name: e.detzler

What does Europe mean to you?: For me, Europe means a fascinating diversity of cultures, languages and traditions that enrich each other. I particularly appreciate the opportunity to learn from different countries, whether it's the architecture of Italy, the culinary traditions of France or the impressive nature of Scandinavia. This cultural diversity promotes openness and exchange across borders, which is essential for living together in our globalised world.

Fun fact: The first time I dreamt in English, my dream had German subtitles!

Marie Kullmann

Foreign Languages Department Coordinator, English Department Coordinator (L1 and L2),

Subjects: English (L1 and L2), Spanish

E-Mail-Name: m.kullmann

What does Europe mean to you?: As a language teacher, I naturally appreciate the linguistic diversity in Europe and the opportunity to gain access to different cultures and ways of thinking through different languages. Europe is a continent full of cultural treasures that are reflected in the languages, traditions and customs of the individual countries. This diversity not only enriches the exchange between people, but also their understanding of each other.

Fun fact: I drink extremely loudly - once you've noticed this, you'll never be able to ignore it again...

Katharina Fell

Human Sciences and Geography Department Coordinator

Subjects: Human Sciences, Spanish

E-Mail-Name: k.fell

What does Europe mean to you?: For me, Europe means diversity and freedom. The possibility of travelling from one country to another and also being able to stay there is a great opportunity. I like travelling in Europe not only because of the different languages and landscapes, but also to try out the culinary traditions. :)

Katrin Haßdenteufel

Subjects: Maths, Geography

E-Mail-Name: k.hassdenteufel

What does Europe mean to you?: I really appreciate the cultural diversity and the different lifestyles that can be found in Europe in a very small area.
Simply travelling within Europe is also fun and promotes exchange.

Fun fact: I am full of energy and love challenging sports with friends. This keeps me fit and is also good for the lively school life and my family of five :)

Vanadis Buhr

French Department Coordinator

Subjects: English, French

E-Mail-Name: v.buhr

What does Europe mean to you?: To me, Europe means great diversity in a small area—I don’t have to travel far to feel like I’m in a completely different place.
The nature, the architecture, the language, the food... But despite all our differences, we’re all part of the same family. My favorite country is France!

Fun Fact: I have at least a thousand books :-)

Mina Gerten

Subjects: Music, English

E-Mail-Name: m.gerten

What does Europe mean to you?: Above all, Europe is an opportunity! I appreciate the proximity and the free access to different cultures and traditions.

Sarah Bartel

Economics and Politics Department Coordinator

Subjects: Human Science, Ethics, Discovery of the World, European Hours, Politics

E-Mail-Name: s.bartel

What does Europe mean to you?: I love what unites Europe and the values—such as democracy, peace, and freedom—that the EU stands for.

Lisa Helfer

Subjects: Italian, French, Spanish, German as a Foreign Language, Drama

E-Mail-Name: l.helfer

What does Europe mean to you?: For me, Europe is home in multiple languages. It’s the freedom to move among different cultures and find a sense of familiarity everywhere. It’s about understanding and being understood—across borders. For me, Europe isn’t just a place, but a feeling of diversity, openness, and togetherness.

James Thomas

Subjects: History, English (L1), Geography

E-Mail-Name: j.thomas

Caroline Heckmann

Subjects: German, History, German as a Second Language (DaZ), Learning to Learn

E-Mail-Name: ca.heckmann

What does Europe mean to you?: To me, Europe means diversity above all else! This is evident in the many languages and cultures, as well as in ancient customs and traditions. The ease of traveling to its various countries also offers the opportunity to admire a wide variety of landscapes in no time at all. As a historian, I naturally also find the shared history and interconnections between the individual countries, as well as the architectural masterpieces, fascinating. It is a joy to experience this diversity at the European School.

Fun Fact: I love exploring Europe from the water in a rowboat :-)

Corinna Maas

Subjects: German, Protestant Religion

E-Mail-Name: co.maas

What does Europe mean to you?: To me, Europe is the quiet yet powerful idea that, despite all our differences, we are stronger together.

Fun Fact: My playlist knows my voice best.

Dr. Robin Schrecklinger

Subjects: Math & English

E-Mail-Name: r.schrecklinger

What does Europe mean to you?: To me, Europe means that different countries, cultures, and people are connected.

Fun Fact: My Erdős number is 5.

Jana Stark

Subjects: Fine Arts

E-Mail-Name: j.stark

Lina Zoska

Subjects: English, Spanish

E-Mail-Name: l.zoska

What does Europe mean to you?: To me, Europe means having the freedom to discover different countries, their languages, and their cultures without feeling like an outsider, because we share so many common values and are connected to one another.

Fun Fact: In my daily life, I often speak more English and Spanish than German.

Sarah Bauer

Subjects: English, Biology

E-Mail-Name: sara.bauer

What does Europe mean to you?: To me, Europe means community and “being together.” There shouldn’t be any borders, and everyone should be part of a tolerant society just as they are.

Fun Fact: Chocolate is my lifeblood, and hardly a day goes by without me eating something made of or containing chocolate.

Mike Commey-Bortsie

Subjects: Philosophy, Ethics, History, Humanities

E-Mail-Name: m.commey-bortsie

What does Europe mean to you?: To me, Europe means diversity: a coexistence of different cultures, languages, identities, and perspectives. It stands for Enlightenment values that prioritize human freedom and dignity and serve as the foundation for a just society. At the same time, I also associate Europe with the responsibility to critically engage with its own history. This includes, in particular, an awareness of the atrocities of colonialism and their repercussions that extend into the present day. For me, this act of remembering and reflecting is a prerequisite for learning from the past and contributing to a more just and united world.

Fun Fact: I have a twin brother who is very active in politics in the Saarland.

Stephanie Seckelmann

Subjects: English, Spanish, German, German as a Second Language (DaZ)

E-Mail-Name: s.seckelmann

What does Europe mean to you?:
I particularly appreciate the opportunity to meet people from other countries, gain new experiences, and experience different cultures firsthand; this broadens one’s horizons and often creates connections that endure beyond national borders. Europe’s cultural diversity is what makes our continent unique. Despite our different languages and traditions, we have much in common, and it is precisely this exchange that fosters openness, respect, and mutual understanding. In a world facing ever-greater challenges, European cohesion is becoming increasingly important. For me, therefore, Europe is not just a community of countries, but also the feeling that we are stronger together.