Mrs. Mischka Griffith
Primary School Principal
As Principal of the Primary School Mischka Griffith is a dynamic educator whose love for children comes through in every interaction with parents, children and her peers. Mischka and her team support and encourage children ranging from Pre-Kindergarten through to Grade 6. Her management style is based upon being a great exemplar.
| Years at Nations: | 16 years |
| Title: | Primary School Principal |
| Education: | BA History minor International Relations |
| Advanced Diploma Legal Studies | |
| Graduate Diploma in International Development | |
| MBA | |
| Harvard Professional qualification in School Leadership and Management |
What about education excites you?
The teaching and learning experience: engaging students’ minds and their facial expressions when they make the connections and can build on a concept or apply it.
What makes Nations a unique experience?
Everything, that’s why we coined the term “Nations Family”. The relationship between teachers, children, parents and more importantly the relationship between principals and teachers: it creates the dream work.
What is something you are excited about in your department this year at Nations?
I had the privilege of working in all sections of K-12 and the university. K-6 department has a strong bond, team spirit and the willingness to try new strategies and build around the curriculum for the benefit of children keeps us innovative with engaged children who love school.
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about Nations?
Many things come to mind simultaneously: Family, Diversity, international standards
How do you spend your free time?
Immersed with my family and creating impactful moments, because life is a series of moments.
How would you describe yourself in three words?
Loyal, innovative, self driven
What are your favorite shows to watch on TV?
Yellowstone, The Blacklist, The Witcher, Game of Thrones, Vikings …
Where do you want to travel but have never been?
Throughout the continent of Africa.
What person inspires you and why?
I am inspired by persons who went through unimaginable situations and came out humble even to those who created those situations. Women, children, men who succeeded and found peace. Peace of mind is a great gift