Physical Education

Jack Bartlett

Sport has always been an important part of my life; I enjoy coaching, playing and watching as much sport as possible!

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James Brook

British International School of Chicago is a progressive, innovative and creative place for young people to develop their academic potential, and also promotes skills needed to succeed in life. I am excited to be working at the South Loop campus, boasting modern learning spaces that offer new learning experiences for students.

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Sara Lopez

My varied personal experiences in sport have naturally enthused me to deliver broad competitive sporting programs to children. Opportunities for all is key! I’m a firm believer that all students deserve the opportunity to be healthy and successful in sport, regardless of their ability.

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Scott Rogers

I have a First-Class Honors degree in Physical Education, Sports and Exercise Science and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education with Distinction from Canterbury Christ Church University. Over the last seven years, I have gained experience as a PE teacher at a comprehensive school in London, and two British International Schools - Washington, DC and Prague, Czech Republic.

I am also an experienced and qualified Level 3 Personal Trainer, having worked at Crystal Palace National Sports Center and a UK College with Olympic hopefuls and members of the general public. With regards to sports coaching, I am a Level 3 England Basketball Coach and USA Basketball Gold License Coach with over 10-years of experience. I have coached both local and National League Basketball in England, Elementary and High School Basketball in DC and Prague, and have attended and worked at numerous basketball camps.

During this last year, I have also been completing a Master's in International Education, and created my own website with teaching articles and resources called ‘The PE Project’ (https://www.thepeproject.com).  

I have qualifications and experience in a range of other sports including football, swimming, rugby, baseball/softball, athletics, gymnastics, tennis, badminton, and dance.

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Laura Towell

I truly believe in the benefits physical education has to offer young people, as it connects with their physical, mental and social wellbeing in a way no other subject can, and correlates exactly with the official definition of health.

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Sarena Marwah-Blanke

My name is Sarena Marwah-Blanke and I grew up on the north side of Chicago, IL attending Gordon Technical College Prep where I played Soccer and Basketball. After high school I attended Michigan State University, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. Postgrad I worked at Francis W. Parker School as a substitute teacher and athletics coach while studying for my Physical Education teaching license at DePaul University. I completed my student teaching in Physical Education at Francis W. Parker School.

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