Mr. Leach

Tom is originally from Lincoln, a small city in central England, he initially taught in the UK switching to the international school system, in which he has taught for the past decade. After studying Political Science at Lancaster University, Tom began his career in Parliamentary Affairs for a London charity before transitioning to education through the Graduate Teacher Programme at Bishop Grosseteste University. He’s currently pursuing a master’s degree in International Education. Tom's teaching journey began in a Year 4 class in Lincoln. After teaching in England for several years, he moved internationally, teaching in Mexico City, Prague, and North Carolina. Most recently, he was Head of Key Stage 2 at a British international school in Cascais, Portugal. In the classroom, Tom enjoys integrating music—often playing guitar and starting each Friday with a rendition of Friday, I’m in Love. He’s also passionate about using technology in education and won a Google Award for “Technology and Innovation in the Classroom.” Outside of work, he loves sports, attending concerts, and traveling (he’s visited over 50 countries).