Peter Melbye
Peter has been a member of the Dania Board since early 2014 and serves as chair of the board as well as a trustee of the school. Aside from chairing the board Peter leads on legal matters and financial management.
Peter works with Dania because he believes more schools are needed where the focus is on holistic child development and children are encouraged to be responsible individuals who understand the value of collaboration.
Peter has over 25 years experience in technology leadership at global media companies. Since 2007, Peter has worked for Pearson, which is the world largest provider of educational solutions. In his role Peter works with schools, universities and government across the world to design and implement innovative technology solutions that accelerate and track educational outcomes as well as makes learning more interactive and engaging.
Peter has been a member of the church since 2011 He has been a member and a volunteer teacher at the Danish Church Saturday School where around 130 children and adults enrol annually to learn Danish.
Sandy Mathewson
Previously headteacher of Dania School Sandy has moved on to lead the Preparatory School at The Glasgow Academy. He continues to work with Dania because he believes in the holistic development of the child; indeed, Dania is a place that nurtures its pupils so that they can become confident, independent, responsible and resilient. He serves as deputy chair and trustee and works along the current headteacher.
Christopher Seidenfaden
Christopher is brings a wealth of business expertise to Dania’s governing board. He is
- Director of Mediobanca, a leading Italian investment bank,
- Director of Skandium Ltd, a UK-based company which aims is to be the best retailer of the best of Scandinavian design & furniture.
- Chairman of Rise Bryggeri-Aeroe Brewery based on the island of Ærø, Denmark.
Jeanette Steinbeck
“There has been a lot of changes in technology, attitude towards the level of education needed, laws that changes with new governments, guidelines and expectations of children’s capability.
With the United Kingdom in the last few years looking towards the Scandinavian educational system, danish design and new innovations. I have found my knowledge and education to be of a great benefit to me since moving here in 2009.
As a professional, engaged and enthusiastic woman I believe in women’s rights and The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. I am reflective in my approach to work. I evaluate it to insure improvements and to assess the impact so far. A project is the job description not the hours spent.
I have become very I.T. literate and able to manage my time. I am honest, direct and pride myself on being a great listener by engaging meta-communication skills to insure that I fully understand the tasks at hand.
Whilst working as a manager at a nursery, I brought in a new way of observing children day to day that helped the work force, parents and the children. I also have worked on committees over the years where I have instrumental in restructuring processes to facilitate councils and governing bodies within our financial borders.”
Alexander Kahn