Bruce graduated with a BBA in Finance before realizing that a traditional business path was not where he felt most fulfilled. In 2014, he moved to Daegu, South Korea to teach in after-school English programs and quickly discovered that the classroom was where he thrived. He later moved to France, earned DELF credentials in French,...
Teaching and coaching have taken Barton across more than five countries, where he has been fortunate to work with thousands of students, from those stepping onto the field for the very first time to athletes representing their teams at world championship level. Playing and coaching sport is what originally brought him into education. Games, sport,...
Peter brings over 20 years of international teaching experience to Dwight School Hanoi, with a career that spans the United States, China, Poland, and Bangladesh. Although originally trained to teach high school English, a last-minute assignment to a primary class, thanks to his Spanish fluency, revealed his true passion for working with younger learners. He...
With 13 years of IB experience, Jinyeong’s passion for education began with stories. From modern plays to classic Korean poems, she has always seen literature as a powerful way to uncover people’s hidden emotions and motivations. Teaching in an IB context keeps that passion alive, because it is rooted in inquiry. For her, the classroom...
As the resident Manchester City Football School coach, Dan brings a lifelong passion for sport, especially football, to everything he does. Football has always been at the centre of his life, shaping his hobbies, interests, and ambitions. The Manchester City Football School program at Dwight School Hanoi is completely unique in Vietnam and one of...
Naomi is in her 14th year of teaching internationally and is now proud to be part of her second Dwight School, having previously taught at Dwight School Seoul. She has taught in England, China, Thailand, South Korea, and is excited to now call Hanoi her home. Across these diverse contexts, she has developed a deep...
Working at Dwight School Hanoi has strengthened Minh’s belief that personalized learning starts with relationships. By observing, conferencing, and listening to her students, she learns what inspires and challenges them. She uses that understanding to adapt instruction, offering choice, scaffolding, and open-ended inquiry projects that allow each student to grow from where they are. For...
As a child, Duyen lacked confidence in English, until her mother enrolled her in a class taught by a warm and inspiring teacher. Her lessons were clear, engaging, and easy to follow. With her support, the Duyen’s English improved significantly, and from that moment she began dreaming of becoming a teacher. She carried that dream...
As a child, Hien dreamed of reading many books and exploring the world. Watching her aunt and sisters become teachers helped her see how meaningful the profession truly is. Teachers not only explore knowledge themselves, they also guide others in discovering new horizons. This realization inspired Hien to become a teacher, and to this day,...
Originally from South Africa, Teegan brings a creative and entrepreneurial background to Early Years education. After starting her career in the business world, she decided to change the pace of a typical 9–5 and moved to Thailand to teach. There, in a small farming town with a hot classroom and no air conditioning, she fell...
