Coming from a rich background in both education and athletics, Dea brings over 30 years of teaching experience to Dwight School Hanoi. She has taught in a wide range of settings, from preschool to university, across the United States, China, and Vietnam. Early in her career, she taught preschool while her own daughters attended the...
With nearly two decades of teaching experience across New Zealand, Shanghai, and now Hanoi, Wendy Lin brings deep expertise and heartfelt dedication to her science classroom. Her journey into teaching began unexpectedly. While pursuing a PhD in chemistry, researching biodegradable hydrogels for cancer treatment, a friend watched her teach Sunday school and asked if she...
Matt has spent the last 17 years teaching internationally and is a product of international schools himself, having attended them his whole life and always imagining he would one day work in one. Growing up, when he moved schools, he learned what it means to adapt, fit in, and rebuild friendships, experiences that now help...
Shalini remembers fondly her first official day of teaching 24 years ago, stepping into the classroom to face a group of tall, athletic Punjabi Grade 10 and 12 students. She was a nervous wreck, but once she began teaching, everything fell perfectly into place. In that moment, she knew she had found the profession she...
Katrina’s journey into education began in an unexpected place: a global Human Resources department. She spent her early career hiring and developing leaders in the corporate world, helping people grow in their professional paths. Over time, she realized she wanted to build that same meaningful connection with young learners instead. When she stepped into her...
Teaching Philosophy Shaped by Global Experience Tatiana’s 9+ years of teaching experience across different countries have profoundly influenced her pedagogical approach. Exposure to diverse educational cultures has cultivated her flexibility and adaptability, enabling her to navigate varied classroom environments while integrating global perspectives into her curriculum design. These experiences have empowered her to create a...
After many years working as an equities analyst and financial journalist in the US stock markets, a friend persuaded her to volunteer once a week at her preschool. In the beginning, she found herself mainly supervising and observing, unsure how to jump into the children’s world of imagination and play. But little by little, she...
Lauren’s path into education is anything but typical. Before becoming a teacher 13 years ago, she trained and practiced as a criminal barrister, representing clients in court and witnessing firsthand the social and systemic issues that shape people’s life trajectories. Over time, she found herself drawn not just to the legal outcomes but to the...
Rob has been teaching internationally for 20 years, and throughout that time he has had the opportunity to work with students from all over the world. Although it’s difficult for him to choose just one favorite memory, he often reflects on how much he has learned through the stories, perspectives, and experiences his students have...
Drawing on 13 years of teaching, Thu brings Dwight School Hanoi’s Global Vision to life by guiding students to see that being a global citizen begins with appreciating their own roots When students feel proud of their identity, they are more open to learning about and respecting other cultures. By connecting local pride with global...
