Employment History

Primary Principal International School of Zug and Luzern
July 2021- present
  • Responsible for 80 staff and 420 students EY1-Grade5
  • Senior administrator on building committee for new school campus project
  • Introduced the concept of innovative learning communities
  • Provided evidence of enriched learning through diversity, by admitting a wide range of students with a range of cultures, needs and abilities.

Elementary Principal Western Academy Beijing
July 2017- 2021 
  • Responsible for 135 staff and 590 students EY3-Grade5
  • Senior administrator on building committee for re-envisioning learning spaces, resulting in innovative  pedagogical practices
  • Steered Elementary through 8 months of online learning through COVID 19 crisis as well as managed the transition to reopening campus with a hybrid model of learning
  • Led the development of a self-directed learning model resulting in high levels of student engagement and exceptional learning outcomes.
  • Developed new teacher appraisal and professional growth system providing more accountability and teacher quality assurance.
  • Achieved high parent engagement and appreciation through the development of regular “Parents as Learners” workshops and forums.  
  • Provided evidence of enriched learning through diversity, by admitting a wide range of students with a range of cultures, needs and abilities.

​Primary Principal Istanbul International Community School
Aug 2013-2017      
  • Responsible for 61 staff and 350 students EY3-Grade 6 across two campuses
  • Developed and implemented curriculum review cycle resulting in organized and manageable targets for updated each discipline
  • Undertook a complete overhaul of elementary school spaces, working with Fielding Nair Architects. A deep dive into the effects on pedagogy was undertaken which shifted teacher’s thinking.
  • Worked closely with the HS to foster cross school links which strengthened the school community culture.
  • Established robust school wide assessment practices to improve standards, consistency and personalization.
  • Organized, promoted and conducted PD for faculty school wide to better equip teachers with the concept of personalized learning, which also fed into new learning spaces conversations.

Acting Assistant Principal Munich International School 
2011-2012             
  • Stepping into assistant principal role 1 day per week
  • Conduct walk-throughs to observe and support teachers.
  • Responsible for discipline and pastoral issues. 
  • Contact parents relating to student concerns.
  • Assist with interviewing prospective teachers and teacher aides.

PYP Coordinator Munich International School
2004-2013         
  • Responsible for overseeing the implementation, supervision and evaluation of the PYP across 30 classes from early childhood to Grade 5
  • Responsible for steering the IBPYP self-study and organizing supporting documentation for PYP and CIS evaluation visits in Oct 2006 and October 2011Member of the Junior School Leadership Team
  • Member of the IB Leadership Team, with Head of School, principals and three programme coordinators
  • Developed curriculum review cycle, involving a new model for transdisciplinary curriculum coordinators 
  • Analyse MAP and ISA external assessment data to inform teaching practice.
  • Member of cross-school IT groups; evaluating and streamlining the use of course management tools; evaluating learning tools
  • Mentor grade level team leaders on middle management leadership strategies including curriculum and team practices
  • Coach for teachers on best practice and classroom management
  • Promote Parent awareness of the PYP through interactive workshops, writing articles for the school magazine and leading curriculum coffee chats relating to aspects of the curriculum.
  • Developed a new report card to reflect MIS and PYP philosophy and values

ESL & learning support specialist Munich International School 
2000-2004            
  • Beginner and Intermediate ESL classes for EC and Grades 2 & 3
  • Learning Support classes for EC and Grade 4; extension mathematics for Grade 4

Primary Teacher, Queensland Department of Education, Australia
1984-2000              ​
  • Beaudesert State School, South Queensland: Years 2-7 learning support teacher-1990-2000
  • Rathdowney State School, South Queensland: Composite 1,3,7 class - 1989
  • Cunnamulla State School, far Western Queensland: Year 3, Librarian - 1988-1989
  • Samford State School, Brisbane, Queensland:Year 2, Year 5 - 1984-1987