Employment History

Elementary Principal Western Academy Beijing
July 2017- present 
  • Responsible for 135 staff and 590 students EY3 -Grade 5
  • Senior administrator on building committee for re-envisioning learning spaces, working closely with Rosan Bosch Architect
  • Instrumental in steering elementary through new educational initiatives (FLoW21)
  • Developed new teacher appraisal and professional growth system
  • Managed the move to virtual learning with WAB students and teachers placed globally. 
  • Devised and managed the hybrid system of global virtual learning in 2020 while reopening the campus for face-to-face learning as teachers and students transitioned back.
  • Recruited quality teachers who were aligned with the strategic vision of the school.
  • Utilize extensive network of contacts across IB International schools to build cross-school communication, attract top candidates, and share best practice.
  • Establish clear pastoral, disciplinary and academics standards
  • Run parent forums and specific cultural forums to facilitate open and informative communication
  • Oversee annual budget for the primary division
  • Evaluate applications and the placement of students in the primary school with a clear mandate to embrace diversity.

​Primary Principal Istanbul International Community School
Aug 2013-2017      
  • Responsible for overseeing 2 campuses. 350 students Pre-reception to Grade 6
  • Supervising and evaluating teachers  
  • Leading staff in the evaluation and review of the curriculum at IICS
  • Foster cross school articulation of the curriculum
  • Implement teacher appraisal system
  • Organise promote and conduct professional development for faculty school wide
  • Attend recruitment fairs to recruit quality teachers
  • Organise school wide orientation programme
  • Establish clear pastoral, disciplinary and academic standards
  • Promote open and informative communication between parents, school and the wider community
  • Oversee annual budget  for the primary division
  • Evaluate applications and the placement of students in the primary school


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