Chris grew up in Melbourne, Australia. His first teaching role was at Caulfield Grammar School’s experiential learning campus in Nanjing, China. He subsequently completed a Bachelor’s of Commerce at the University of Melbourne, majoring in management and strategy, before taking an HR leadership role at ANZ Bank.
Chris’s heart has always been in teaching, though, and he returned to the University of Melbourne to complete a Master’s of Teaching (Secondary) and a Master’s of Educational Management.
Chris has held a variety of teaching and leadership roles at schools in Australia and overseas, including tenures as Head of House, Boarding House Master, and Head of Faculty. In 2015, Chris was appointed Deputy Head of Senior School at Dulwich College, Beijing.
Chris is passionate about providing a truly well-rounded education, where academic excellence is balanced with outstanding co-curricular opportunities. He believes this inspires young people to make a difference, set an example for others, and serve the community.
Chris lives in Vietnam with his wife, who is also a teacher, and his young son. In his spare time, he loves travelling, playing sports, reading, and getting involved in the community.