Teachers

Maggie Dawson

PYP Coordinator

Before joining EtonHouse International School Orchard, Maggie was the PYP coordinator at the International School of Penang (Uplands). During her time at Uplands, Maggie led the school through an IB evaluation, mentored teachers who were new to the PYP curriculum, and networked with other schools within the region. Through this experience, Maggie has become more knowledgeable about the curriculum, as well as the unique needs of different stakeholders within the learning community. 

Originally from Vancouver, Canada, Maggie has been working internationally in PYP schools for the past 13 years. She worked as a PYP teacher at the International School of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, and facilitated the middle school outdoor education programme. She then spent eight years teaching at Chatsworth International School (Orchard) in Singapore. At Chatsworth, she held various leadership positions and worked as part of the primary leadership team to coordinate teaching teams and lead curriculum reviews. As an educator, she is passionate about inquiry learning, developing student agency, and fostering international mindedness. 

Maggie has a Bachelor of Arts in International Development Studies, a Bachelor of Education, and a Masters of Education focusing on Literacy Education. Maggie also has additional qualifications in teaching English language learners and concept-based curriculum and instruction. Prior to teaching, Maggie worked in Ghana, West Africa, and in a First Nations community in Northern Canada on projects that aimed to improve individuals’ access to basic education. 

Maggie is committed to fostering an open-minded and collaborative learning environment and is looking forward to joining the team at EtonHouse.

Ashley has taken her love of reading, writing, and talking about literature from the US to North Macedonia, then to the United Arab Emirates, and now to Singapore. In her fifteen years in education, she has worked in schools of every size and composition, and she has a particular love for global education and the IBDP. She believes literature helps us understand one another, and therefore can make us better people. She is passionate about social justice, musical theatre, and delicious food.

Max Slonim has worked in education for over a decade serving as both a classroom teacher and school leader. 

After earning his Masters in Education from Columbia University, Max began his career working both New York City public and Private schools. He held both at La Guardia Arts, the performing arts high school that served as inspiration for hit TV show Fame, and the prestigious De La Salle Academy, a middle school for economically disadvantaged students of promise. A chance opportunity, though, called Max out of his New York City hometown into the wider world; he has not left the world of international education since!

Max has experience with diverse curricula, with six years experience in the IB Diploma Program, eight years experience in the American AP program, common core, and several in-house designed school courses. He believes in a constructivist driven approach, where the students take ownership of the production of knowledge inside the classroom, and the use of exciting, multi-modal, projects to translate classroom knowledge into real experience. 

In addition to his teaching experience, Max has served both as Director of Creative Curriculum and the Vice Head of High School at two high performing International High Schools. As a leader, Max is focused on building community, doing his best to create moments of shared moments of humanity between students, staff and teachers.

Max is also a dedicated musician. He has performed in several different rock and roll bands, all of which perform original music. He has done several tours and performed to capacity crowds in cities around the world. 

Nitza has been an educator for over 7 years and holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Education from Nottingham University. Born and raised in Mexico City, Nitza earned a bachelor’s degree in Law, and practised Corporate Law for 5 years in Mexico before relocating to China with her family. This is where her teaching journey started with English, Humanities and IGCSE Business Studies. Nitza is passionate about teaching children and enjoyed her time as Housemistress, during which time she provided pastoral care for 70 girls. 

After 3 memorable years in China, she moved to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; she taught Cambridge Checkpoint English to years 7-9, as well as IGCSE Business Studies. 

Her family moved to India in 2019, where she was a grade 7 tutor and taught MYP English, as well as Spanish. Nitza thoroughly enjoyed her time in India.

The library is the place where Nitza spends most of her time, she is an avid reader who loves to share her love for literature with others. She has a vivacious and optimistic personality, and children find it easy to bond with her as an educator and a friend. Collaborating with parents to ensure student well-being and progress is paramount to her as a teacher and as a parent.

Nitza will be moving to Singapore to teach Middle School English; her husband Martin, a Geography Specialist, will be joining with their 2 children. She looks forward to meeting the students and immersing herself in the school community.

Angelina holds a Masters degree in Physics, along with PGCEi and B.Ed, and has been working as a Physics/Science Teacher for 8 Years for various exam boards, including IGCSE and A Level Physics. Being the scientist that she is, she loves to experiment with her teaching style in order to develop intensive and inspiring courses for her students, and seeing students enthusiastically participating in these sessions have helped her grow and mentor her students more effectively in their path to self-discovery. She looks forward to bringing her knowledge and experience to help students achieve their dreams and being a part of the experienced and committed staff here at the Orchard campus. In her free time, she loves to try out new baking recipes, and believes with her whole heart that there’s always room for dessert!

Lee joins EtonHouse with an enthusiasm to share his love of the natural world with a new generation of students here in Singapore. Spending his childhood reading books such as, “The ocean world of Jacques Cousteau”, he soon followed a path to complete degrees in Science and Education. Lee went on to undertake scientific research with both private and government agencies in Australia, and his subsequent move to education enabled him to share this knowledge and experience with his students. The ethos that underpins Lee’s approach to teaching and learning is a focus on building a community within the school. His passion for developing differentiated learning environments has empowered students, families and teachers to do their best work and excel. Having moved from Hong Kong, Lee and his wife look forward to exploring their new home and the various experiences it has to offer.

Sean is originally from Ireland and has been living in Singapore for almost seven years, after graduating from Liverpool (UK). He believes in creating strong, learning-focused relationships with all learners and is passionate about putting Science into context, evident from his use of STEM and the Makerspace in lessons. Sean enjoys travelling to experience new ideas and taking part in community building projects across South East Asia.

Katherine holds degrees in Science, Education and Pharmacy. She has been a teacher of Chemistry, Biology, Science and Mathematics in Hong Kong and Australia. The challenge to acquire new knowledge, skills or understanding of novel concepts is fuelled by her inquisitiveness and aptitude for science and mathematics. Striving to create a supportive classroom environment that emphasises student centred learning, she believes that we all have an inherent curiosity and desire to learn, and when this is nurtured, individuals can flourish. Recently, Katherine has enjoyed exploring her artistic side by learning to throw clay on a potter’s wheel, while her family have been recipients of the new creations! You may also like to keep an eye out for and her husband as they start to explore Singapore by bike.

Martin has been an educator for 17 years so far. Originally from the UK, has experience in teaching in the UK, Mexico, China, Ethiopia and India in day and boarding schools, and has held a variety of leadership positions academically and pastorally. Curriculums experienced with include National Curriculum, IMYP, MYP, (I)GCSE, A-Level and IBDP.

Having previously taught Coordinated Science, English, ESAS, TOK, History and Integrated Humanities, Martin´s main focus is Geography offering insight and interaction with the world we´re an integral part of. Always there to help people help themselves.

Martin loves to cook, loves to eat more, and has a passion for almost anything sporty including but not limited to MMA, Boxing, Wrestling, Football, Tennis, Rugby, Cricket etc. If there is something going on, he usually knows when and where.

Originally from Texas, Richard is a graduate of the Honors College at the University of Houston and holds a Bachelor of Science in Political Science.  He has been an educator since 2007 with appointments in Texas, Northern Macedonia, and the United Arab Emirates in both AP and IBDP formats, and has joined EtonHouse in Singapore for the 2020-21 school year.  In addition, Richard is a specialist in competitive debate, holding 28 years of experience as a competitor, judge, or coach. Focusing on a cross-curricular approach to education, his classroom explores the abstract ideas and principles encountered in History and Theory of Knowledge by providing a grounding in real-world applications and scenarios.  He is passionate about educating the whole student, particularly in regards to fostering responsibility, critical thinking, and awareness of self and others with an international, global mindset. His hobbies include cooking, poetry, architecture, woodworking, and writing both fiction and non-fiction.

After obtaining a Master’s in Business Management and following 6 years’ experience working within the property sector in Manchester, Phil’s passion for his subject led him to a career in teaching. He has experience teaching both Business and ICT across a range of age groups and takes great pleasure in helping equip students with the knowledge and skills required to fulfil their true potential within the working world. Away from teaching Phil is an avid sports fan, enjoying playing and watching both football and tennis regularly. He has travelled extensively across Europe, Australia, Asia and North America and is looking forward to embarking on the next phase of his career at EtonHouse, Orchard.

Mu Lin Adelia holds a Master’s Degree in Arts (Chinese Language & Literature) from  Nanjing University, China and  a Harvard BOK Teaching Certificate from Harvard University. She is also holding A Diploma of Educational Study from the College of Teachers, U.K. She has over 14 years of experience in a variety of school leadership and teaching positions. She is experienced in founding and developing Mandarin in high-performance international schools based on IB PYP, MYP, DP and British IGCSE curriculum. Ms Mu is also a multi-skilled teacher in Performing arts with the qualification of China Arts and has a Diploma in Dance Education from Beijing Dance Academy.

Mr Billy Clucas is a highly experienced English and EAL teacher with an honors degree in Broadcasting from the University of Falmouth. He holds a variety of English teaching certifications such as a DELTA (Diploma Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages – M1) from the University of Cambridge and a Cert TESOL and TYLEC from Trinity College London. Billy is currently completing his PGCE in English and EAL through the University of Sunderland.

Billy has almost 11 years teaching experience across primary and secondary. He has taught in a wide variety of contexts in Thailand, UK and Singapore. Since 2012, Billy has lived in Singapore and was previously an English teacher, Level-Head and an integral part of the Special Education Needs and Disability team at the British Council Singapore which supported students across South East Asia. One of Billy’s passions is developing a love of learning through strong teacher-student rapport and encouraging autonomous learning in secondary students.

Outside of the classroom, Billy enjoys sports such as mixed martial arts, board sports, and football (he is an avid Liverpool fan) and he also has a passion for cooking, the great outdoors and learning new magic tricks.

Sofia was born in Quito, Ecuador. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences and a Minor in Health and Physical Education from Southeastern Oklahoma University in the United States. Sofia also holds a PostGraduate Certificate in Education from the University of Nottingham (UK). Sofia is an experienced sports coach; working with players and teams in tennis, basketball, and football at several sports facilities and country clubs in Curacao, the United States, and Ecuador. She has coached a school-league-winning girl’s football team. Sofia has wide experience both inside and outside the classroom. In her spare time, she enjoys painting, traveling and studying languages.

Jake is an internationally experienced teacher having taught in Kuwait, Georgia and now Singapore. An experienced Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award leader and assessor Jake will be looking to support our current and new Bronze Award children. Jake will be joining our PE Department and will be teaching Primary and Secondary core PE as well as IGCSE PE. He is a passionate sportsman playing a range of sports such as football, golf and cycling as well as enjoying and exploring new and exciting places around the world.

Having been inspired by his Physical Education teachers in school, he went on to study a 4-year teaching degree at Leeds Becket University and is currently pursuing a Masters in Education. He has taught in the UK, Australia and Kuwait and had experience in a variety of school leadership and teaching positions. He believes that Physical Education is a vital aspect of pupil development and is essential to promote critical thinking, problem-solving and facilitate social development. He is a passionate athlete and has numerous interests and hobbies including football, boxing, running, cycling and a variety of other sports.

Savitha is an experienced PYP educator from Singapore. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce and Education with specialisation in English and Science. She started her career at an international school as a primary school teacher. She holds a TESOL certificate and a Certificate in Understanding Dyslexia from the Singapore University of Social Sciences. She also holds a Cambridge Diploma for teaching in Singapore. She holds the International Educator Certificate for the IB qualification programme from the University of Windsor and the Post Graduate Diploma in Education from the University of Nottingham.

Savitha has 10 years of experience teaching at various international schools in Singapore. She is very passionate about teaching and loves her profession, which she plans to continue for years to come! Her classroom is one where the freedom of expression is encouraged and valued, and each student learns to analyse and think independently. Her goal is to encourage students to collaborate and express their opinions, respect and appreciate other cultures, embrace diversity, learn from each other through different perspectives, and have an enriching experience. 

She believes that it is equally important to relax and rejuvenate with activities that are enjoyable. Her hobbies include gardening, yoga and watching documentaries on Netflix. Savitha looks forward to fruitful discussions, exciting collaborations, and most importantly, an incredible learning journey with her students. 

The process is simple: learn, strive, and act to make the world a better place.  

Originally from Vancouver, British Columbia, Leah has been teaching at international schools in Singapore for the past 18 years. She has also taught EAL in South Korea, Vietnam and Canada. She holds a BA in Criminology and Psychology from Simon Fraser University in Canada, a postgraduate Bachelor of Teaching Primary from Deakin University in Australia and is currently completing a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University in Canada. As an educator, her passions include inclusion, outdoor learning and service learning.

When she is not teaching, she likes to spend time in nature, hiking, travelling and writing. She shares a home with her husband, and rescued dogs and cats.

Ms Anubha Mehta is an experienced PYP educator with a postgraduate degree in Environment Science and a Bachelor degree in Education. She also holds a diploma in Montessori method of teaching and is currently pursuing Mini Masters from National Institute of Education Singapore.

Anubha has 9 years of progressive experience in nurturing primary year students in international schools of Singapore. Her goal as a teacher is to develop love for learning in her students. She is  passionate about leveraging technology to have an immersive experience and is honoured to be a Teach SDGs Ambassador where she works  to promote awareness among children on United Nation Sustainable Development Goals.

As a PYP practitioner, Anubha looks at herself as an educator who can teach and reach all learners with ability to differentiate learning so that all students are able to learn using their own unique style or readiness level. She would like to help students to become a global citizen who are aware of the wider world, have a sense of their role as a world citizen, respect and value diversity, take action to make the world more equitable and promote a sustainable way of life.

When she is not teaching she loves to spend time in nature with her family and friends. She enjoys drawing, reading and listening to music.

Bachelor of Arts Primary Education from University of Wales Trinity Saint David

I’m from Wales and decided to move to Kuwait where I began teaching internationally. I worked in the EYFS for three years in a setting that provided children with many explorative learning opportunities. This is where I found my true passion for inquiry-based learning. I then moved to Tbilisi, Georgia and taught in Year 2 for two years. As much as I loved Early Years I really enjoyed the opportunity to work in a new year group and to gain more experience in teaching. I have worked at EtonHouse Thomson for one year and I have loved the experience!

I believe children should be provided with opportunities to learn through exploration, collaboration and play. I aim to create a nurturing learning environment that is secure, caring and stimulating. Every classroom presents a unique community of learners that varies in abilities and needs. Therefore, getting to know each individual child is very important to me as I aim to ensure every child is provided with endless opportunities that allows their confidence and learning to flourish. Children’s well-being is also an important aspect of teaching and learning. I encourage children to express their emotions and to communicate thoughts and feelings with others, whilst ensuring all children feel their contributions are respected and valued. As an educator, my main aim is to foster a love of learning and support the holistic development of each child. In my spare time I enjoy walking and exploring. A recent interest of mine is photography and videography and I really enjoy capturing the new places I visit. I also love travelling and I am very grateful for the amazing countries I have had the opportunity to visit!

Kumu has been an educator in English and EAL for over 20 years. Born in Scotland, Kumu completed her Masters in Literature from the University of Kent, UK, her TESL from RELC, Singapore and is currently completing her PGCE in English and EAL with the University of Sunderland. Kumu has worked in Singapore and Thailand for most of her life teaching English to non-native speakers of English. Fluent in 5 languages, her love of the English language makes her a passionate EAL teacher. Kumu’s strength is her deep understanding of cultural diversities and her ability to create safe learning spaces where students dare to be seen and heard, making learning English fun and attainable for her students. Outside the classroom Kumu loves music, theatre, dance and world cuisine.

Student wellbeing has always been a priority throughout my career as an educator. Since the beginning of my career as a classroom teacher, I have been passionate about catering to all students’ individual learning needs, including those with specific learning needs or social emotional challenges. In addition to holding a Master of Teaching with a major in Special Education, I am also an Expressive Therapies Counsellor and a Self-Reg Facilitator. As a strong advocate for inclusion, my goal is to provide a nurturing and targeted approach that supports all students in achieving optimal outcomes for a happy and successful life.

I first arrived in Singapore 8 years ago and stayed for more than six years before returning to Melbourne, Australia in 2020. After 18 months of missing the wonderful Singaporean lifestyle I am pleased to say that I made the decision to return. Travelling, yoga and walking in nature are my favourite pastimes.

Having spent an enjoyable 3 ½ years teaching English in Jakarta and Medan, Clarine went on to work in two other international schools in Singapore. For several years, she joined the Learning Support team working with students with learning challenges in literacy and numeracy.

In 2013, she completed a Postgraduate diploma in Specific Learning Differences with London Metropolitan University. She is most passionate about instructional intervention in literacy – supporting struggling learners in the writing process, guided reading, literature circle and teaching spelling/phonics and tricky HFW in a fun, interactive and effective way.

Outside of the classroom, she enjoys working out in the gym and watching Filipino, Indonesian and Korean TV programs.

Davina has been a Special Educator for almost 6 years. She holds a Degree with a double major in Sports Science, Exercise and Health from The University of Western Australia and a Diploma in Special Education from the National Institute of Education, Singapore. 

Davina has several years of experience in teaching Literacy, Physical Education, Social Emotional Learning, Science, and Vocational Guidance in a local Special School for students with special needs. She is most passionate about instructional intervention in Literacy and Adaptive Physical Education activities. She believes in building confidence, character and developing capability of her students. Outside of the classroom, Davina enjoys travel, music and the great outdoors. 

Davina joins our Student Services team in Secondary to make a difference in the lives of the students and support them with their learning journeys.

Nancy is from Singapore and has been an educator in the Singapore curriculum for 15 years. She graduated from National Institute of Education with a teaching diploma and has taught in schools like Anglo Chinese Primary. Nancy specialised in Mathematics for the past 10 years and has worked closely with parents and students at a private learning centre both as a Principal as well as a teacher. 

Nancy is currently studying for an advanced diploma to further her understanding of special educational needs. Her experience with students in local schools has helped develop her love and passion for those with differentiated learning needs. 

She loves cooking, travelling and sharing time with friends. 

Nancy joins our Student Services team in Secondary to support all students with their learning journeys. 

Master of Literature Linguistics and Applied Linguistics from Ji Nan University, China

Diploma in Preschool Education from First Learning and Training Centre, Singapore

I come from China; I have more than ten years of experience as a Chinese language teacher.  This is currently my tenth year with Etonhouse working as a Mandarin teacher. I love reading and art. I believe that children are capable thinkers and that every child is unique. They have their own way of thinking, communicating and expressing themselves. I respect children’s unique ways of learning, their interests as well as needs. I admire the IB philosophy and I am passionate about Chinese education. I hope that my passion can influence every child so that they can learn and grow in a fruitful and enjoyable environment. I look forward to my upcoming class and journeying alongside them this year.

Ricardo is originally from Bogotá, Colombia and has been teaching IB DP and MYP Spanish, Theory of Knowledge and film in international schools in his hometown for over 15 years. During the last five years, he has been Head of the Spanish and Film Department. This will be his first job outside of his country and he is looking forward to this new experience and eager to learn from the school, colleagues, students, culture! He will be moving to Singapore with his wife, Camila, who is also a teacher. At EtonHouse, he will be teaching Spanish.

He is an enthusiastic teacher and school leader that strongly believes that teaching is the best way to serve and give back to the community. He possesses a Degree in Engineering and Literature, two Master’s Degrees (Literature and Publishing) and a PGCE from Derby University. In his whole career, Ricardo has challenged himself by trying new things, teaching different subjects, and learning new ways to improve his practice. 

Rei is a certified instructor of the Japanese language to non-Japanese students with over 15 years of teaching experience across several countries in APAC; including Australia, Japan, Thailand, and finally settling in beautiful Singapore. Rei has taught to foreign students of all ages from primary school students up to working adults.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree — specialising in Japanese education for foreigners — from Dokkyo University, in Saitama, Japan, and completed her teaching qualifications through the Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test, conducted by the Japan Educational Exchanges and Services.

As a Japanese teacher, she considers herself an ambassador of Japan; so she is passionate about introducing the beautiful Japanese culture and its language to the world.

When she is not teaching, she enjoys travelling, exploring the various cuisines of the world, and engaging with her 2 young boys in the great outdoors Singapore has to offer!

Mr Adrian Bennett is a long standing international Design and Technology teacher. Having studied in Liverpool John Moores University, he has also taught in international schools in England, Kenya, Egypt and Sweden he has moved with his young family to Singapore. Apart from his love for teaching he is an avid sportsman and adventure athlete.

Rohit is an accomplished educator with over 20 years of teaching and examining experience. He holds a postgraduate degree in management with a specialization in computer systems from IBAT-KIIT School of Management in Bhubaneshwar, India.

He also completed an Advanced Diploma in Computers from the Department of Electronics and Accreditation for Computer Courses (DOEACC Society) – New Delhi.

His undergraduate studies were done at DAV College – Guru Nanak Dev University, Punjab, India. Commencing his teaching career in 2001, Rohit has imparted knowledge on a wide range of computer courses, including programming languages, computer applications, and information systems. He has taught students of all age groups, from school students to college-goers and adults. From 2003 to 2005, he taught the Indian CBSE Informatics Practices curriculum. Since 2005, he has been teaching the Cambridge IGCSE and A Level Computer Science curriculum. His teaching experience spans across various countries, such as India, Indonesia, China, Mongolia, and presently, Singapore. Rohit firmly believes that as an educator, he plays a significant role in cultivating students’ interest in the subject and igniting their creative cognitive processes. He strives to create an environment where students experience cognitive ease during and after class. He believes that the effort invested in engaging with the subject matter should evoke feelings of happiness, pleasure, and accomplishment. A profound respect for the subject matter, coupled with the joy of learning and discovering new things, undoubtedly yields outstanding results.

In his personal life, Rohit is accompanied by his wife, who has also worked as a teacher. They are proud parents of two wonderful children. Their daughter is currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in science and aspires to build a career in the field of Genetics. Their son is a primary school student.

I have been teaching Mathematics for sixteen years working in schools in Oxford, Germany, Viet Nam and Dubai, to name a few. I am overjoyed to return to teaching the International Baccalaureate program which I admire greatly. 

Having returned to the UK to start a family we now feel we want our children to experience a truly International community and have therefore made the exciting decision to move to Singapore. We as a family are greatly excited about travel opportunities, food, the diversity of Singapore and joining a new community of like-minded people.

I enjoy sports, running after my children, SCUBA diving and most recently, woodworking. I look forward to visiting Orchard campus’ Makerspace and gaining some inspiration from the students that use it.

Joining EtonHouse is a great privilege and I am counting the days until I arrive. I will make the most of the close-knit community feel of the school and I look forward to meeting my fellow staff, the students and of course their parents. I hope I can project my love of Mathematics onto others and help my students become the best that they can be. 

Ms. Vuong was a Math Campus Instructional Coach at Franklin D. Roosevelt High School in Dallas, Texas. Formerly a Math Teacher at John Marshall High School in Cleveland, Ohio and a College Associate Professor at Richland College (Dallas County Community College) was well known in the effectiveness of delivering content mastery in mathematics by engaging students through discovery learning and incorporated technology in the classroom.  In 2019, she was awarded a Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching fellowship to Singapore sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. While on the program in Singapore, Ms. Vuong conducted an inquiry project on Mathematics Curriculum. The ultimate purpose of her project is to improve the quality of mathematical instructions in problem-solving and to close the achievement gap in the students’ mathematical curriculum essential knowledge and skills.

Kan Chuan obtained his Bmus (Hons) in Piano Performance at London College of Music (University of West London) after he graduated from the University of the Arts Singapore (NAFA) with the government scholarship. His passion for music education brings him to the research program in music education at the University of Malaya.

Kan started his teaching journey from 2008 in Singapore and was equipped with extensive experience in organisations and K-12 Schools for a variety of curriculums including IB; GCSE; CLSP; MEP; O&A-Level and ABRSM. Besides being an educator, Kan is an experienced concert piano accompanist, vocal coach and choir conductor. As the president of IMCAS (International Music Culture Association Singapore), he organized international music festival; competitions, and training for music teachers.

Megan Bennett studied music at the University of Leeds and went on to gain a PGCE from the University of Hertfordshire. Her overseas experience began in Kuwait, where she taught the British curriculum in an international school for 4 years. In 2018 Megan moved to Singapore and joined Etonhouse International School Thomson, where she developed her experience as a PYP practitioner. Megan is excited to join Orchard as the primary music and visual arts teacher. Aside from the arts, Megan enjoys spending time with her family and friends, travelling and hiking.

Claire teaches to inspire and challenge all students to acquire the skills, techniques and confidence to be able to confidently express their visual understanding and respond to the world around them. Mrs Allen has two BA(Hons) Fashion & Textiles from Cheltenham, Gloucestershire UK and Illustration from Hereford College of Art and completed GITEP teacher training. Mrs Allen has taught Art & Design in Ealing, London and  for three years in  Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Mrs Allen has experience of supporting students through their examination submissions. Before retraining as a teacher Mrs Allen spent over 17 years in property and investment in South West England and owned her own Artisan Fragrance company.  When not teaching Mrs Allen is project managing the building of a Ger on her family farm in South Africa. 

Bachelor Degree in Public Relations, Communication Faculty – University of Istanbul

During my university education in Public Relations, I started my career as a screenwriter for a famous Turkish sitcom TV series. As a writer, I then began to create content for TV shows. I also worked as a question writer for TV quiz shows for many years.

We moved to Singapore in 2017 and started my library specialist career in EtonHouse Thomson, where I have been for the past three and a half years. I believe my knowledge, skills and creativity reflects in the library experiences that I offer to our learners. During the library sessions, I will be supporting learners to develop their thinking and research skills. Learners will be encouraged to use their creative thinking by making connections between different information from various sources allowing them to explore and understand different perspectives.

Every child is unique, and in our library sessions, I will embrace each learner and try to find ways to ensure they maintain their unique qualities while fulfilling their learning needs in the most fun and engaging way.

I have a ten-year-old daughter and spend most of my free time with her.  We like to play the guitar and write songs together. We also create videos for our library experiences. I am a blogger, and I play various musical instruments. My new interest area is outdoor learning. 

Agnes graduated from University of Southern Queensland, with a Bachelor of Science (Psychology). Prior to that, she was practicing social work with children, teens and families. She has experience in family counselling in various setting, particularly in the health & medical, mainstream and inclusive education industry. An advocate for inclusiveeducation, she firmly believes in inclusion and everyone can learn despite their challenges and struggles. She is also an active volunteer an organization that does community outreach.