LEADERSHIP TEAM

Amy Minghetti is the Head of Curriculum and Teaching and Learning at the Four Forest Group of Schools. Born and raised on the coast of Australia in Margaret River, Amy holds a Bachelor of Education and a Graduate Certificate in Secondary Education (English). She began her career as a digital technology specialist and technology integrationist in Esperance, Western Australia, before moving to Switzerland. Since joining Four Forest in 2021, Amy has taught Grades 1, 3, 5, and 6, while also taking on the role of ICT Coordinator at the Lucerne campus. Outside of work, Amy enjoys hiking, exploring new countries, and challenging her friends to a game of cards.

Kim Friedrich has a rich and diverse background in marketing and community involvement. Before relocating to Switzerland in 2021, Kim honed her skills in a sponsorship role at a large children’s educational institution in Cape Town. Armed with a qualification in Marketing and Sales Management, she has experience in marketing research and brand management. Her passion for giving back is evident in her extensive work with charity and fundraising events.

Building relationships and making everyone feel comfortable is of paramount importance to Kim, and you will be sure to receive a lovely warm welcome when you visit Four Forest. Kim is married and has three children. Outside of work, Kim enjoys travelling, hiking and spending time with her family.

Trained as a School Psychologist in the USA, Lynn has worked in a variety of roles in Education across the USA and Europe. Before moving to Switzerland, she was the Director of Educational Support in a large private school near Chicago, tasked with developing a multi-tiered academic and behavioural support system to allow all learners to flourish. She also has experience as an EAL teacher, a preschool teacher and evaluator, a university lecturer, staff trainer, and has most recently worked at Foundations for Learning in Zürich, providing assessment and intervention for children and adolescents. Outside of work, Lynn enjoys exploring new cities, cooking, music, and keeping up with far-flung family and friends.

Mike FitzGerald is the Principal of Four Forest – Zug. Mike grew up in London, and followed his passion for languages by reading French and German at the University of Durham. After working as a sports journalist for Eurosport in both Paris and London, Mike entered the world of education, completing his PGCE at St. Mary’s University College in 2007. Mike spent the early part of his teaching career teaching French, German, Spanish and P.E. in the South of England, before moving to the International School of Zug and Luzern in 2011, where he taught German and served as both a Head of Department and Head of Year. He joined Four Forest – Zug as Principal in August 2025. As one might expect of a former sports journalist, Mike is something of a sports fanatic, and enjoys spending time with his family in the mountains of Switzerland, skiing, mountain biking and hiking, as well as playing football.