I am from South Africa but have been living abroad for 7 years - predominantly in Vietnam and currently in Spain. It was in Vietnam where I fell in love with teaching primary, thematic curriculums, outdoor learning and developing a sustainable approach to education. My 'Big Idea' as an educator is to make every student feel confident and capable of making a positive impact on the world. I focus on teaching sustainable practices by integrating ideas and themes into the science and literacy curriculums through reading and allowing my students to come up with practical solutions to real-world problems. I am passionate about teaching SEL and mindfulness practices to my students as independent sessions, or simply including mindfulness practices into regular classes. I am a believer that collaboration is best-practice in schools and learning from and sharing with one another is a useful tool of which schools should make more use.

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I do not wish to force my own ideologies and beliefs onto my students, but rather allow them to form their own opinions and understanding of the world. I am continuously seeking out new methods and ways to become a better educator and facilitator of learning. I think my open-mindedness and positivity make me a good traveller and allow me to integrate into a variety of schooling environments and cultures.