Leadership Team

Tom Ferguson

Mr. Ferguson worked in marketing, hospitality management and IT before embarking on a career as a teacher.  Joined Léman in 2019 as Principal.  Now in his second decade working for Nord Anglia Education, he joined Léman from the Nord Anglia International School Hong Kong and previously worked at the NAE school, The British School of Beijing, Shunyi. 

• Graduated with a BA (Hons) in Marketing in 1996.
• Graduated with a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGDE) in Primary Education (3-12) from the Moray House Institute of Education at the University of Edinburgh.
• Taught in Scotland, Egypt, Poland and various locations around China. 
• 20 years of education in schools in China.

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Jarrett Brown

Jarrett joined Léman in 2018, and he comes from Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. He is currently the Middle Years Coordinator (MYP) for Years 7-11. He also teaches DP History, Individuals and Societies, English Language and Literature and English Language Acquisition. Jarrett has been teaching for 14 years.

• IB Consultant and Team Leader for Asia IBO
• Master’s degree in Secondary Education at Xavier University
• Master of Education in Educational Leadership
• Bachelor’s degree in History at the Ohio State University
• Principal License Grades 5 - 12
• 14 years' teaching experience

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Thomas Ainsworth

Thomas joined Léman in 2021, and he comes from West Yorkshire in the UK. He is currently the Diploma Programme Coordinator (DP) for Years 12-13. He also teaches English Language and Literature and has taught English Language Acquisition and History. Thomas has been working in education since 2008.

• Has been in leadership roles including DP section head, head of department, and interim-academic head.
• Master’s degree in Education from Mooreland University
• Bachelor’s degree in English Studies and European Literature from the University of Sussex

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Tracy Connor

• Graduated with a LLB (Hons) in Law in 2004.
• Graduated with a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in Primary Education (3-11) from Bradford University, UK.
• Taught in the UK, Egypt, and China. 
• 15 years working in education both in the UK and internationally

 

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Tina Chen

Tina has over 14 years’ working experience in international schools, mainly involved in managing human resources, administration, government relations, admissions and marketing.

• Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature from Sichuan University
• Master’s degree in Business Administration from Webster University.

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Paul McCarthy

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education from University of Limerick in 1999.
• 21 years' teaching experience

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