Meet the Teacher (#TEACHERFEATURE) is a St Andrews Bangkok community series that will give you a chance to get to know our outstanding educators – their thoughts, ideas and experiences.
Mr Joe, our new PE teacher is joining us in the upcoming 2023/2024 academic year from Dulwich College Shanghai, Puxi. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Sports Science with Upper Second Class Honours.
Your education and other work experience(s)
I graduated from St. Mary’s University, Twickenham, London with a BSc (Hons) in Sport Science and since then have spent several years teaching in special needs and mainstream schools as a primary school teacher in the UK. I have also worked internationally as a primary PE specialist.
What areas of research/topics continue to capture your attention in your field and why?
I’m really interested in sports technology and how we can implement it with our young students. I also completed research into girls' participation in sport and how we can develop this further. Sport should be inclusive and accessible for all.
What hobbies do you have and what do you love about them? And what are your other interests?
Outside of the classroom, my main hobby would be football. I have been playing from a young age and I have competed to a good level. In my spare time, I also love to play golf. Besides sport, I also enjoy travelling, learning about new cultures and trying different foods.
What's your favourite thing to do, and why?
My favourite thing to do is all things sport, in particular football. I love to keep active and enjoy all the benefits of sport and exercise.
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