NOTRE PéDAGOGIE

I am a graduate of University College Dublin with a BA in Psychology. I have a Postgraduate Certificate of Education and a Diploma in Special Educational Needs, and have been a teacher for all age groups in Primary for almost 20 years, specialising in KS1. I was a special educational needs (SEN) coordinator in a school in the UK where the SEN provision was rated Outstanding by Ofsted. I have worked for a local education authority as a lead teacher for special educational needs and as an advisor for schools. Since 2010 I have been working at LCIS, and am now Deputy Head of Primary. Outside school, I enjoy being in the great outdoors of Switzerland, especially skiing, hiking, climbing, and cycling.

I grew up in the seaside town of Bournemouth in the UK, where my education experience helped shape the person I am today. I went on to study Anatomy and Developmental Biology at University College London, where my passion for biology was cemented. It was after this I decided to help others understand the wonders of biology, and continued on a teaching career path with a Postgraduate Certificate of Education and work experience in London.

After 13 years in a leading Surrey independent boarding school for boys, seven years ago I moved to Switzerland to join LCIS, where I’m now Deputy Head of Secondary. In my time here, the school has continued to improve academically, but the students’ experiences have always remained at the centre of everything we do. We’re so proud of the students we’re helping to shape.

Since achieving my degree in Primary Education in 2010 from the University of Aberdeen, I have had the pleasure of teaching students from varied backgrounds and cultures in Scotland, Qatar, the UAE, and now Switzerland. During my teaching career I’ve taken on various additional roles, such as Maths Subject Leader, Head of Infants and Upper School, and most recently Assistant Head of Primary here at LCIS, with a focus on curriculum development.

I have enjoyed teaching across both Key Stages 1 and 2, and endeavour to create a positive ethos in my classes. I love that at LCIS I can provide stimulating and innovative learning experiences to support and challenge my students as they work to realise their potential. Technology has always been an area of interest for me, and with the quality resources we have I’m able to enhance my students’ love of learning.

Outside school I enjoy spending time with my family, my wife and two young children. At the weekend we can often be found at a park or walking through forests, all of which are just outside our front door!

I have gained extensive experience teaching globally, having taught in international schools in Nanjing, Beijing, Shanghai, and Warsaw. I have also worked as an English teacher in rural Sri Lanka, as well as an education advisor for a large children's charity. I love the countryside of Switzerland and cherish my time at LCIS, where I am the Assistant Head of Primary in charge of assessment, as well as a Primary maths and phase leader.

French by birth, I graduated in English Linguistics and Language before moving to the UK in 2001. A year as a language assistant in Manchester ignited my passion for education, so I completed my PGCE in Modern Foreign Languages, followed by a Master’s in Educational Leadership.

I began my teaching career in 2003 as a French and Spanish teacher, and took on the additional roles of House Coordinator, Deputy Head of Year, and Head of Foreign Languages. Currently I am a teacher of languages, as well as Assistant Head of Secondary in charge of pastoral care.

Outside school, I play badminton and enjoy paddleboarding. An avid traveller, I love exploring and discovering new countries and languages.

I graduated from the University of Nottingham with a degree in English Studies, and later obtained a Master’s in Educational Leadership from the Institute of Education. I was identified as an ‘Outstanding Leader’ in my time at the school, and led change and initiatives in areas such as Media Literacy, Learning to Learn, Learning Dispositions, and Cognitive Thinking.

International experience at the British School of Guangzhou offered the perfect opportunity to explore further career challenges, and since joining LCIS as Head of English in 2016 I have taken on the roles of MYP Coordinator and Assistant Head, with responsibility for the Lower Secondary curriculum.

I am a qualified IB examiner and a Times Education (TES) contributor, and used my recent maternity leave to publish a children’s picture book!

I was born in the northeast of the UK, where I worked and lived until moving to Mexico City in 2010, where I began working at my first international school. After three years in Mexico, I moved to Turin, Italy, before beginning my most recent school experience at Brighton College Abu Dhabi. Before teaching, I achieved a BA in History from the University of Leeds, followed by a PGCE. In 2016 I completed my Master’s in Education from the Institute of Education, University College London.

My passion for teaching and learning has always been at the heart of everything I do in education. I am truly excited at being a member of the LCIS team, and value building strong relationships with our students. Outside the classroom, I enjoy football, swimming, and running. I am passionate about music, and like unwinding with my acoustic guitar.