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activities that allow you to learn more Q: Do you think the journey and inspiring others to do their best
about yourself. This will help you build or the destination is more work. I am grateful to work alongside
a strong sense of identity and pave the important, and why? a team and students in a school
way for personal growth. A: The journey. You will make a lifetime environment, sharing and living my
of beautiful memories and learn many vision while leading by example.
Q: What children’s book do valuable lessons along the journey.
you most cherish? Why? A destination is reached, and the Q: What are the biggest
A: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. experience is short-lived. lessons you have learned in
I think it’s because my children loved your career in education?
the story so much. I read the book to Q: What motivates you A: On my journey as an educator,
them many times, and it is one of the in your personal and I have realised that a career in
special memories of our happy times professional life? education can be fulfilling and
together. A: I want to be the best possible rewarding, but it also comes with
version of myself. I don’t want to live unique challenges. Education is
Q: What are you most with regret. My goal is to live a values- fast-paced and ever-changing, so
grateful for in your life? based life and to make a difference in it is crucial to be adaptable to new
A: My family. the lives of young people. teaching methods, technologies, and
curriculum changes. Teachers and
Q: What interests do you Q: What do you do in your leaders in education need to embrace
hope to pursue for the spare time (interests and innovation and continuously update
remainder of this year? hobbies)? their skills to meet the evolving needs
A: I am learning to play golf. A: I love to read, and I enjoy of students.
photography.
Q: When solving a problem We are all lifelong learners. In the most
in life, how do you approach Q: Do you have children, and challenging situations, I have learned
it? if so, what are their ages? that building positive relationships
A: I take time to ponder the problem A: I have two children: Shannon (26) with students, parents, and colleagues
before proposing a couple of possible and Connor (24). is vital for success in education.
solutions. After much reflection and Effective communication, active
possibly gaining input from others, I Q: What is your leadership listening, and empathy are crucial
decide how to proceed. The process philosophy? to fostering a supportive learning
cannot be rushed. A: Leadership is about collaboration environment.

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