Governance

 

Somersfield Academy has an outstanding team of dedicated instructors who are passionate about helping students succeed. Our faculty and staff offer support and guidance, uniquely tailored to each student, in an environment that promotes outside-the-box thinking, creative problem-solving, and strong team collaboration.

Leadership Team

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    Riki Teteina, Head of School

    Riki Teteina brings a thorough knowledge and broad perspective of educational developments, particularly about international education and an inquiry-based approach to teaching and learning. His experience ranges from school leadership positions in New Zealand, Thailand, Indonesia, The Philippines, and London, as well as significant IB expertise with excellent knowledge of the IB continuum programmes PYP, MYP, and Diploma.

    ✉️ rteteina@somersfield.bm

  • Janice Outerbridge, Head of Primary

    Janice has been a member of the Somersfield Senior Leadership Team since 2013. She holds degrees in Accounting, Business Administration, and Education, and also holds a Harvard certificate in School Management and Leadership. She is a certified Montessori teacher (3-6) with over 25 years in education. Janice is the current Treasurer of the National Educators Institute in Bermuda. She is passionate about forming relationships with students and enriching their school experiences.

    ✉️ jouterbridge@somersfield.bm

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    Roger Marshall, COO/CFO

    Roger Marshall is the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer for Somersfield Academy. He obtained a CPA and worked five years for the Auditor General. With over 20 years of experience in the reinsurance industry, he brings a critical eye to our annual reporting. As Head of Facilities, his passion lies with providing students and staff with the best place to learn. He is looking forward to providing the school with a new structure to support the strategic vision.

    ✉️ rmarshall@somersfield.bm

  • Charlie Judd, Head of Secondary

    Charlie Judd, an esteemed educator, serves as the Head of Secondary at Somersfield Academy in beautiful Bermuda. With a passion for fostering academic excellence and character development, Charlie brings years of experience in educational leadership. Known for promoting a nurturing and inclusive learning environment, Charlie is dedicated to empowering students to reach their full potential. Their visionary leadership continues to shape the educational landscape at Somersfield Academy.

    ✉️cjudd@somersfield.bm

  • Tanisha Edwards, Head of Student Life

    Tanisha Edwards brings nearly 30 years of educational experience to her role as Somersfield Academy’s new Director of Student Life. Tanisha oversees learning and behaviour support, scholarship programmes, and personal development initiatives. Her qualifications include a BA in Elementary Education and Middle School Social Studies, an MA in Organisational Management, and a diploma in Montessori Education.

    ✉️tedwards@somersfield.bm

Board of Directors

  • Dennis Fagundo, Chairman

    Dennis is Joint Managing Director of D&J Construction Co. Ltd. He is a second-generation construction professional and previous President of the Chamber of Commerce. With more than 20 years in the construction industry, Dennis has developed deep expertise in business development, negotiation, government relations, information technology, contract issues, and equipment. He has a certificate in Company Direction from the Institute of Directors and runs a successful in-house mentoring program. He joined the board in 2013.


  • Jamie Fraser, Treasurer

    Jamie is the Chief Accounting Officer at Renaissance Re Holdings Ltd. He brings over 20 years of experience from the financial services industry. Jamie’s career reflects a demonstrated track record in management and oversight of forecasting, planning and analysis activities across the company, financial reporting and controls, tax reporting and compliance. As a chartered professional accountant (CPA Canada), Jamie is a member of the Finance Committee. He joined the board in 2019.

  • Myles Darrell

    The Head of Natural heritage at the Bermuda National Trust, Myles is a horticultural enthusiast and environmentalist with a commitment to environmental protection and conservation, and the traditions of agriculture, gardening, and growth. Most recently his primary focus has been on the preservation and protection of Bermuda's native and endemic flora, including advocacy for the unique habitats that make Bermuda special. He was voted a Bermudian of the Year in 2023 and Best of Bermuda “Booster for the environment” for these works and his dedication to the community. Myles' BSc degree in biology had a strong focus on co-constructed, contextualised environmental science learning, and was followed by a graduate diploma of teaching secondary science from Waikato University in New Zealand. He joined the board in 2024.

  • Lisa Fontanetta

    Lisa is currently the Chief of Staff at Mosaic Insurance and a senior strategy officer in the Insurance Industry. Having launched two successful startup insurance companies from the ground up, Lisa brings a wealth of experience in topics of acquisitions, capital management, rating agency management, and strategic growth. Lisa received the Business Insurance Women to Watch Award and was named one of Insurance Business Magazine’s Elite Women in 2016. She is currently the Chair of the Development Committee at Somersfield and regularly volunteers for Keep Bermuda Beautiful and Big Brothers, Big Sisters. She joined the board in 2021.

  • Mary Forrest

    Mary is the President and CEO, North America (Life and Health) for Munich Re. She oversees a business with premiums under management of approximately $4Bn and 1,400 employees. Under her leadership, Munich Re has become the largest mortality risk taker in the Canadian market and a market leader in the United States. Mary is an experienced and well-known member of the reinsurance community and in her role at Munich Re she has held board positions (past and present) including Chair of the Board for Munich Re, Bermuda, Chair of the Munich American Reinsurance Company Board, Director of the Munich Reinsurance Company of Canada, and Director of Temple Insurance Company. She has served as Chair of the Board of the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association (CLHIA). She joined the board in 2023.

  • Adrian L. Hartnett-Beasley (he/him/his)

    Adrian is Deputy General Counsel at Validus Reinsurance, Ltd. He has cultivated 15 years of experience within the reinsurance, investments/treasury, and charity sectors and brings valuable perspectives to the Somersfield community. He is a religious Bermudian gay dad who loves to challenge the status quo. He serves as Chair of OUTBermuda, Bermuda’s only LGTBTQ+ focused charity. Adrian’s favourite jobs are husband to Shane and Papa to their son Grayson. He joined the board in 2023.

  • Murricea Iris

    Murricea is a Senior Officer of Policy Development, Strategy, and International Affairs at the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA), with over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry, including wealth management, investment compliance, and financial regulation. She served as the Diversity Representative on the Somersfield Parent-Teacher Association (SPTA) for two years before becoming Chair for an additional two years. Passionate about diversity and education, Murricea volunteers her time on several local committees. One of her proudest achievements is leading by example and watching her daughter grow into a socially conscious, independent thinker. She joined the board in 2024.

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  • Maamoun Rajeh

    Maamoun Rajeh is a prominent figure in Bermuda, known for his exceptional contributions to the local community. As an entrepreneur and philanthropist, he has made a significant impact through his innovative business ventures and dedication to social causes. Rajeh's commitment to fostering education and sustainable development has earned him widespread admiration. With his visionary leadership, he continues to inspire others and create positive change in Bermuda.

  • Dr Darrien Ray

    Dr Darrien S. Ray is a registered Bermudian clinical psychologist who has provided over a decade of mental health services to Bermudian families. He is a Director at Milestones LTD, where he practices as a private psychologist and offers therapy and psychological testing services to children and adults. He is also the Assessment Director at The Reading Clinic, providing guidance and psychological testing services for children who learn differently, especially in reading and mathematics. Dr Ray is a proud father of two wonderful boys and loves spending time with them, building Legos and exploring their backyard. He is excited to offer his insights on mental health and social well-being to the Somersfield community. Dr Ray joined the board in 2024.

Annual Reports

Strategic Plan

2020/21 Annual Report

2019/20 Annual Report

2018/19 Annual Report

Strategic Plan 2023-2027