In 1989 I started my career as a primary and middle school teacher in the UK, working with children from 7 to twelve years old. I taught French as a foreign language and assumed a variety of leadership roles in special educational needs, language, and literacy, and acted as a primary phase coordinator. I moved to Switzerland in 1999 and worked in several schools until 2008, when I was offered the incredible opportunity of opening a new international school, LCIS. The founding and expansion of LCIS from a school of 42 Primary pupils to a well-established, highly reputed school in the La Côte region has been—and continues to be—a labour of love.
I have always had a thirst for study, so it’s no surprise that after more than 45 years in education—as a student and a teacher—I remain as committed to learning as I was when I was at primary school myself! I graduated with a BSc in Psychology and completed a Postgraduate Certificate of Education in the UK. I have a Master’s in Educational Management and Leadership, and most recently qualified as a school accreditor with NEASC, an independent international education organisation.
I am passionate about the positive impact schools and educators can make in supporting and shaping students on their learning journey. Mutual respect and collaboration are key values for staff and students to embrace. I believe excellence and striving for the highest performance reflect the giving of one’s best, and lead to personal fulfilment and a sense of attainment.
Born and raised in Canada, I completed my Bed at McGill University, specialising in Secondary English and History. After teaching in Montréal for a year, I went on to work at schools in Japan, Australia, the UK, and the UAE, before joining LCIS in 2018. Throughout my career I have had many roles in addition to my teaching responsibilities, including Head of Department, Director of Communications, Assistant Head of Sixth Form, and Deputy Head of Secondary.
I have always found working with young people an enriching and fulfilling pursuit. Beyond my love of literature, I have a genuine interest in supporting students in realising their ambitions, while ensuring they can flourish and achieve success in an ever-changing world.
Besides travel, I also enjoy reading, music, sport, and cooking. A committed lifelong learner, I enjoy challenging myself, and welcome opportunities to try something new.
I am absolutely thrilled to be part of the LCIS family, and am committed to ensuring we continue to collaborate as a team to offer our students the best possible provision. This helps them develop the skills to lead happy and fulfilling lives, both during their time at LCIS and beyond.
La Côte International School Aubonne (LCIS) has come a very long way—and in a very short time.
Our original school in Mont-sur-Rolle had 42 students and seven staff in 2008. By the end of the first school year, the number of students had doubled, and we’d opened our Secondary section to serve our growing school community from a larger campus in Vich.
In 2011, we were immensely proud to join the Nord Anglia family of international premium schools, and in 2014 we moved into our brand-new purpose-built campus in Aubonne. Today we’re firmly established as a school of choice in the area, with a thriving international community over 10 times larger than when we started, and 40 nationalities represented in our unique, international community.
If you’d like your child to receive a world-class education in incomparable surroundings, get in touch today. Our friendly Admissions team will be delighted to answer any questions you might have.
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