Who am I?I am an international IB Physical Educator of over 25 years experience, IB Workshop Leader and BQC Curriculum Reviewer as well as the current lead of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at ACS Schools, in the UK and Qatar.
I am also the author of the up and coming Physical & Health Education MYP by Concept book by Hodder Education. EducationMaster of Arts (M.A.) Sport & Culture
University of Roehampton, England Bachelor of Education (B.Ed. Hons.) Physical & Adventure Education University of North Wales, Bangor |
Teaching Experience
HoD Physical & Health Education / HS Student Council Advisor / Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Lead
ACS Egham International School, England, 2018 - present
HoD Physical & Health Education / MS Student Council Advisor
Chadwick International School, South Korea, 2014 - 2018
Physical Education Teacher
International School of Basel, Switzerland, 2008 -2014
Physical Education Teacher / Health & Social Education Coordinator
Beijing BISS International School, China, 2004 - 2008
Physical Education Teacher
Falcon School for Boys, Chiswick, England, 2003 - 2004
Physical Education Coordinator / Classroom Teacher
The Priory School, Wimbledon, England, 2001 - 2003
Activities Coordinator / Physical Education Teacher
International School of Paris, France, 1999 - 2001
ACS Egham International School, England, 2018 - present
HoD Physical & Health Education / MS Student Council Advisor
Chadwick International School, South Korea, 2014 - 2018
Physical Education Teacher
International School of Basel, Switzerland, 2008 -2014
Physical Education Teacher / Health & Social Education Coordinator
Beijing BISS International School, China, 2004 - 2008
Physical Education Teacher
Falcon School for Boys, Chiswick, England, 2003 - 2004
Physical Education Coordinator / Classroom Teacher
The Priory School, Wimbledon, England, 2001 - 2003
Activities Coordinator / Physical Education Teacher
International School of Paris, France, 1999 - 2001
Professional Leadership & Affiliations
IB MYP Physical and Health Education Workshop Leader, International Baccalaureate
IB MYP Building Quality Curriculum Reviewer, International Baccalaureate
IB MYP Physical and Health Education Curriculum Reviewer, International Baccalaureate
Racial Equity Facilitator, Equity Literacy Institute
International School Services Diversity Collaborative, Advocacy Committee Member
Association of International Educators and Teachers of Colour, Member and Self Care Workshop Facilitator
IB MYP Building Quality Curriculum Reviewer, International Baccalaureate
IB MYP Physical and Health Education Curriculum Reviewer, International Baccalaureate
Racial Equity Facilitator, Equity Literacy Institute
International School Services Diversity Collaborative, Advocacy Committee Member
Association of International Educators and Teachers of Colour, Member and Self Care Workshop Facilitator
Keynote Presentations |
Books |
This Key Note Presentation @ the 2021 (PHASE) Physical Education, Health, Athletics, Sports, and Experiential Learning Conference. A story of how determination and perseverance can overcome obstacles, discrimination and anxiety in one’s life. It particularly pertains to my story as an international teacher of colour navigating through systems and people who would prevent opportunities but how my drive and energy led me to where I am now.
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This book is a conceptually driven MYP Physical and Health Education book aimed at Grade 9 to 10 (MYP 4 & 5) students. It is a student and teacher companion aimed at aiding units based on a variety of fields. The book is written in a way for students and teachers to access learning experiences involving ATL skills and formative and summative assessment tasks which inquiry into the concepts and global context explorations of each chapter. Each chapter is linked to a unit of work.
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Being an Activist In and Out of school
These two articles are based on an interview I had with Brittany Betts in September 2021. They explore my journey as an activist within the world of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism in the International School World and within my first role as DEI Lead at ACS International School.