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At Boston International School, student safety and wellbeing always come first. Our safeguarding policies include clear visitor check-in and ID procedures, ensuring every guest wears a visible identification badge while on campus.
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Samantha Gronchi
Safeguarding Lead
Dawn McLeod
Primary Director
Juanita Arias
Principal of the school
Samanta is a psychology professional dedicated to the wellbeing and safety of students. She holds a degree in Psychology from Universidad Católica Santa María La Antigua and a master’s degree in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona.
Samanta served as School Counselor at Boston School from 2019 to 2023, supporting students’ social-emotional development, and she is currently working as a College Counselor, a position she has held since 2023. As Safeguarding Lead, she is responsible for ensuring that all safeguarding policies, procedures, and measures are effectively implemented and maintained throughout the school. Her work is grounded in prevention, care, and a strong commitment to creating a safe and supportive environment where every student is protected and valued.
Dawn McLeod is a Canadian educator with more than 20 years of experience in international schools. Throughout her career, she has lived and worked in Colombia, Mexico, the United States, and Panama, which has been her home for the past 16 years.
Dawn has taught at both primary and secondary levels and has held various leadership roles, including Science Coordinator, PYP Coordinator, and Principal in primary and secondary schools. Her mission as an educator is to support students in becoming the best version of themselves, while also guiding teachers to excel in their practice. She is passionate about creating learning environments where both students and educators can fully thrive.
Juanita Arias is a School Director and educator with extensive experience whose career spans primary, lower secondary, and upper secondary education. Throughout her professional career, she has taught a wide variety of subjects, including Language and Literature, Mathematics, Primary Science, Social Studies, Chemistry, and Comparative Religions. This breadth of experience has strengthened her firm belief that education must empower, enlighten, and open doors for every student.
At Boston International School, students experience a safe and caring environment every day.
Clear safeguarding measures and ongoing staff training help us prevent risk, abuse, or neglect, so every student, staff member, and visitor feels protected, respected, and free to focus on learning and growing with confidence.
Students learn in a community where every adult completes regular safeguarding training and acts quickly on any concern.
Students and families know who to turn to, with a dedicated team that listens, investigates concerns and coordinates support.
Students and adults report concerns through a simple form, so the safeguarding team can act quickly and with care.
Students stay focused and safe, as staff keep phones away from classrooms and only use school devices with parent consent.
Students meet only approved adults, as all visitors and providers follow safeguarding rules and stay supervised.
Students feel secure throughout the day, with trusted adults nearby, clear behavior expectations and consistent supervision.
