Primary Specialist Team

Abbie Goodson

I graduated from Edge Hill University, having completed a BA (Hons) in Physical Education and School Sport. I completed my school centred teacher training in Merseyside, working in a variety of secondary schools.

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Anna Nowak

My background is in psychology and psychotherapy with a focus on well-being and mindfulness. 

I am originally from Poland, however shortly after graduating high school I moved to the UK to obtain my undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications, where I also worked as a counsellor supporting people dealing with variety of issues, including special needs. I have always been keen on helping children and adults in their learning journey and improving their well-being. This led me to work for schools and university in Chile as a psychologist, personal development facilitator and counsellor and now as an ALN coordinator and EAL teacher at Compass. 

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Claudia Davis

Following gaining my BMus (Hons) music degree and Master of Arts, I undertook my teacher training in secondary education at Manchester Metropolitan University. I have taught music in England and Scotland both at second and third level education both in schools and colleges. I moved to the Middle East ten years ago and have worked in Qatar for the last six years. 

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Daniel Sutton

My name is Dan Sutton and for the last few years I have had the privilege to teach Swimming and Physical Education in Canada, Australia, England and Thailand. Prior to teaching I taught and coached swimming to all ages and abilities.

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Hind Fathi

I was born in the UAE in 1980 and graduated from Jordan with Bachelor of Arabic Language.

The Gulf region has always been my home and I moved to Qatar in 2005, the main responsibility for me as a teacher is to help my students understand Arabic language speak it and be able to write and read it.

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Ita Conneely

I am from a coastal region called Connemara in County Galway in the west of Ireland. Tourists from all over the world visit this region each year, including many from France. My interest in and love for the French language started when I was a child, so often hearing the language spoken in my area. I studied French and Geography in the National University of Ireland - Galway and completed my Postgraduate qualification in Education in the University College Dublin.

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Mary Octavo

 I joined Compass International school in January 2020 as a Lifeguard. I am also support staff in the P.E department.

Before becoming a lifeguard, I had previous experience as a sales personnel. I am passionate about physical activities; I was a member of a local dragon boat team here in Doha and competed in 2017. I participated in a lot of local triathlons, marathons, cycling, and swimming races here in Doha, and in 2018 I finished an Ironman competition 70.3 in Subic Bay Philippines.

After that, I ventured into the world of scuba diving. I undertook scuba diving courses up to rescue diving which also includes water rescue and emergency first response training. In the same organization (PADI) I also did a Lifeguard course that eventually became my job today. I am a licensed IFA (International Fitness Alliance) level II Fitness Instructor.

 In my spare time, I love teaching swimming, and mentoring beginner triathletes, both children and adults.

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Michelle Majocha

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