1. Tell us a bit about yourself. Where are you from and what were you doing before arriving at THINK Global School? I'm originally from Melbourne, Australia. After high school, I spent quite a while at The University of Melbourne studying mathematics, literature, computer science, and creative writing; in hindsight, I was quite attached to the learning environment and maybe also delaying joining the workforce. Turns out, being an educator...
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1. Tell us a bit about yourself. Where are you from and what were you doing before arriving at THINK Global School? I'm originally from Ireland. I completed my teacher training at Dublin City University, where I earned a Bachelor of Education and a Certificate in Religious Studies. I've taught both primary and high school, with my most recent role involving teaching English and Social Sciences, and facilitating Project-Based Learning....
Read More1) Tell us a bit about yourself. Where are you from, and what were you doing before arriving at THINK Global School? I am originally from County Meath, Ireland, but for the past seven and a half years, I've called Queenstown, New Zealand, my home. Before joining THINK Global School, I worked as a secondary school teacher specializing in Science, Mathematics, and Woodwork/Construction Studies. Alongside classroom teaching, a massive part...
Read More1. Tell us a bit about yourself. Where are you from and what were you doing before arriving at THINK Global School? I call Quito, Ecuador my home, but I have lived abroad since I was 14 years old, which makes me feel more and more like a global citizen. I studied Political Philosophy and Education at University College Maastricht in the Netherlands, and then pursued an MA in Philosophy...
Read More1. If you could make one major change to global education, what would it be? Access to cost-free, quality education should be inclusive for all children and adolescents, regardless of their backgrounds. I wish all students could receive a free lunch every day, as well as free learning materials, health care, counseling, and transportation - not to forget about free access to well-educated teachers and a quality curriculum. Is it...
Read More1. Tell us a bit about yourself. Where are you from and what were you doing before arriving at THINK Global School? Before joining TGS, I was fortunate to have amazing opportunities teaching chemistry, physics, and math in Spain, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, USA, and Colombia. These schools also gave me the chance to coach basketball, organize outdoor trips, and lead service-learning opportunities in Colombia, Peru, Thailand, Spain, and South Africa...
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