Our Leadership Team

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Every GPS Brookes Kochi team member shares a unique contribution with our campus and our student body, always willing to go the extra mile to prioritize our students and deliver educational excellence.

All of our staff are highly qualified, experienced teachers and administrators. With one teacher to every 10 students, you’ll receive personalized attention and growth.

Kevin Skeoch

Director Asia-Pacific

BA Hon, B.Ed, MA

Kevin Skeoch

Director Asia-Pacific

BA Hon, B.Ed, MA

With over twenty years of experience working with the International Baccalaureate Organization, Kevin brings a network of positive relationships, extensive global experience, and optimistic and inspiring leadership to Brookes. Kevin has spent his entire career in the field of international education, beginning in 1991 as a teacher of English in Bratislava, Slovak Republic. After serving as a teacher, IB Diploma Coordinator, Vice-Principal, High School Principal and Deputy Director, he became Assistant Head of School at Dwight School London before being appointed to Seoul, Korea.

Johan Jacob P

Director

Johan Jacob P

Director

With over a decade of experience in education, Johan brings a wealth of expertise, visionary leadership, and a commitment to fostering academic excellence to GPS Brookes Kochi as Director. In addition to leading GPS Brookes Kochi, Johan also serves as Director of Global Public School, GPS-International, and Stepping Stones. Notably, Johan has played an instrumental role in setting up  Global Education Trust’s new school at Thiruvananthapuram. Holding an MBA from Liverpool, UK, Johan combines academic credentials with practical insights to drive impactful initiatives in the education sector.

Sheena Verghis Joshy

Head of School

Sheena Verghis Joshy

Head of School

Sheena holds a Masters of History as well as a Postgraduate Degree in Education.She has held leadership positions in India, Kenya and Malaysia. She has over 15 years of experience of teaching the IB-DP and IGCSE curricula.

An IB-DP History Examiner, Sheena has been part of assignments for the International Baccalaureate at the IB Assessment Centre at Cardiff and the IB Curriculum Development Centre at The Hague. She is at present a workshop leader and facilitates professional development for IB teachers.



Murali Velayudha Menon

Diploma Programme Coordinator

M.Sc, B.ed

Murali Velayudha Menon

Diploma Programme Coordinator

M.Sc, B.ed

Murali Menon is the Diploma Programme Coordinator at GPS Groups Kochi. He brings with him over six years of experience in teaching Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation (SL & HL) and Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (SL & HL). His approach to teaching blends conceptual clarity with real-world application, encouraging students to think critically and develop a deep appreciation for mathematics.

Murali holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Mathematics. He began his career in 2010 at Global Public School, where he taught Mathematics in the CBSE curriculum in New Delhi for twelve years. He has also been a part of the Mathematics and Statistics faculty at GPS International, teaching the CAIE curriculum for nearly a decade.

Since the establishment of GPS Groups Kochi in 2019, Murali has played an integral role in developing its IB Diploma Programme. During his tenure as Diploma Programme Coordinator, the school successfully completed its IB evaluation in December 2024 with excellent results, supported by the dedicated efforts of the GPS Brookes team.

A passionate educator and researcher, Murali continues to explore the fields of Mathematics and Statistics while inspiring his students to cultivate curiosity, inquiry, and a love for lifelong learning.



Michealle Niaz

Primary Year Programme Coordinator

Michealle Niaz

Primary Year Programme Coordinator

Ms. Michealle Niaz, a passionate educator with a zeal for learning, thrives being around children. She pursued her Masters in Sociology. Her interests cover a remarkable range from first graders to senior school history. She has worked at Global Public School for 7 years and was the Programme and Learning Coordinator – Junior School for 2 years.