is in self-promotion . As a quarterback , Adrian was particularly noted for his leadership qualities and his ability to make few mistakes on the pitch – both attributes that we recognise in his teaching career . He is also a renaissance man – honing his academic skills in parallel with his sporting career , completing his PGCE in English and Drama , MA in English ( Critical Theory ), and PhD in English ( Critical Pedagogy and Contemporary Literature ). He also recently completed a second MA in Education ( Educational Leadership and Management ).
For all of us at Sevenoaks , Adrian has brought humanity and enthusiasm to everything he has done . As Deputy Head Co-curriculum he has spent the last four years overseeing all of the experiential learning at Sevenoaks , including music , sport , drama , as well as all of the community impact , outreach and partnership work of the school .
It ’ s a rare evening when Adrian isn ’ t attending a concert or a play in school . He is a familiar sight on the touchline cheering Sevenoaks students on to success . He knows everyone ’ s name and takes the time to do what he can to make sure everyone is happy at all times .
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Generous , caring , energetic , and fun , Adrian is hugely capable and wears his learning and experience lightly . For example , you may well know that Adrian played American football . But did you know he won the German Bowl five times with the Braunschweig Lions and is considered the most successful quarterback in the history of the GFL ? Unlikely , as Adrian is more interested in inspiring the team to success than he
You can be sure that he will make a first-rate headmaster . He cares deeply about all aspects of education and has wisdom , experience , and authority across the board on academic , pastoral , and co-curricular issues . There is a certain inevitability to Adrian ’ s appointment as Headmaster of Hampton Court House – his parents , Tony and Mo , were both headteachers , so in a sense he is taking over the family firm . Claridge House will be a good deal quieter and a lot less fun without him . We will all miss him , Miriam , Finley and Osian , and wish them every success and happiness in their new life .
Tim Jones
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