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...
In her role as Librarian and Library Skills Teacher, Phuong makes full use of the library’s facilities, its computer system, inviting reading areas, and diverse collection of books, to teach essential library skills and encourage independent reading. Step by step, students learn how to find books, manage their own borrowing, and choose stories that match...
Maira’s international teaching experience over the past 18 years has given her countless opportunities to explore language learning. As a homeroom teacher, she not only teaches reading, writing, and grammar, but also learns from her students about how their home languages work. Comparing how different languages express meaning has made her more attentive to the...
Eric has been teaching for 6 years, having previously worked as an engineer. He uses this practical background to show students how mathematical concepts apply in real life, helping them develop strong understanding, confidence, and a genuine appreciation for the subject. Dwight School Hanoi’s Three Pillars In his classroom, mathematics is closely linked to Dwight...
Tu is passionate about teaching Vietnamese as a way to help students connect with their culture and express themselves confidently. She is particularly inspired by moments when students’ eyes light up as they understand a proverb or story, seeing language not just as words, but as a way to nurture identity and cultural appreciation. Inspiration...
Samantha started teaching more than 9 years ago, but her path into teaching was not direct. After graduating with a degree in psychology, she began working in finance. However, children had always been at the center of her life, her mother has run a home daycare since Samantha was one year old, so she grew...
Timi believes teaching at Dwight School Hanoi is a unique experience because of the genuine care and strong sense of community he encounters every day. For him, it is more than a school, it is a family, where the idea that “it takes a village to raise a child” comes to life through the support,...
Jovan brings 18 years of teaching experience to Dwight School Hanoi, including 9 years in UK state schools, and 7 years at Dwight School London. His extensive experience has shaped him into a versatile and student-centered educator. Path into Teaching Jovan realised by the age of 21 that he wanted to become a teacher and...
Paul has been teaching middle school for 25 years, and the fact that he is still in the classroom says a lot about how much he enjoys this age group and the curiosity they bring. He first discovered teaching as a cover teacher at his father’s school, where the pupils were actually older than he...
Suzie grew up in a family deeply involved in the arts in many different ways: her grandmother was a quilter and knitter, her great-grandfather a painter, her mother a seamstress, and her aunt a nature photographer. She and her siblings all work in design and visual art fields. Being constantly surrounded by people who were...
