Our Team
ASB is a sister school of ASM and AST and is supported by ASTC experience and leadership.
Our Community
Our Team
The school project was developed with support from AST and ASM trustees, staff members, and UM6P contributors.
ASB will seek accreditation by MSA and recognition under the Bilateral Agreement.
- ASB Leadership
Introduction
The American School of Benguerir (ASB) is a sister school of the American School of Marrakesh (ASM) and the American School of Tangier (AST), both run by ASTC.
Both AST and ASM are accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA) and are fully recognized by the US Department of State and the Moroccan Government under the Bilateral Agreement signed in 2013.
As its sister schools, ASB will seek accreditation by MSA and will apply for recognition under the Bilateral Agreement. ASB will also apply for accreditation by the International Baccalaureate Organization to offer the IB programs from the Primary Years to the Diploma.
Leadership & Administration
Several Trustees and staff members of the AST and ASM schools, as well as members of UM6P, contributed to the development of the ASB project.
Jean Brugniau
Founding Head of School with extensive leadership experience in Canada, France, and Morocco.
Elisabeth Vanness
Assistant Head of School.
Jake Lester
Vice Principal and Coordinator of Technology and Innovation.
Jean Brugniau, Founding Head of School
Jean Brugniau holds a Master's Degree in Education from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Linguistics and Sociolinguistics from York University. He is certified as a School Principal and Supervisory Officer for the Ontario Ministry of Education in Canada.
During his career, he held teaching and administrative positions in France and Canada and served as Headmaster at TFS International in Toronto for 13 years. For the last 10 years, Jean was Head of the American School of Marrakesh. Under his leadership, ASM grew significantly stronger and received its first accreditation by the Middle States Association.
Jake Lester, Vice Principal
Jake Lester serves as Vice Principal and Coordinator of Technology and Innovation. Originally from Dallas, Texas, he is committed to ensuring every student receives a world-class, supportive, and future-ready K-12 education.
His 14 years in international schools and advanced training from Harvard Business School in School Management and Leadership guide his work to foster a consistent, positive, and excellent learning environment. His focus includes technology-enhanced learning, strong learning support systems, personalized attention, assessment information, and continuous improvement.
