Teach Middle East Magazine Nov-Dec 2016 Issue 2 Volume 4 | Page 24

James Gillard
Tim Cole
Colm Nolan
Prespectives

Perspe

What are the two main things that inspired you to teach abroad ?
James Gillard
Reception Teacher
" My inspirations for teaching abroad were a sense of adventure and a desire for opportunity . Since beginning teaching , I have craved opportunities to prove myself in a variety of different settings and leaving my home and seeking new challenges overseas has afforded me that ."
Tim Cole
English Teacher
" The idea of teaching English in a different part of the world has always appealed to me . Indeed , the opportunity to combine my passion for teaching with my love of travelling was always an enticing prospect . The international circuit is also a wonderful way of meeting like-minded professional people ."
Colm Nolan
Head of Science
" Teaching overseas gives me the ability to fulfil two of my passions - teaching and travelling . I get to bring my children up in diverse cultures , preparing them for their life as global citizens ."
Trish Pearson
Year 3 Teacher
Fiona Nelson
Year 2 Teacher
Helene Didier
French Teacher
Alex Costello
Art Teacher
" In the winter of 1997 , the lure of warmer climes made me think of working overseas . ‘ I ' ll try Kuwait for a year ’, I thought . Why not ? That was 19 years ago and I ' m still here , because it ' s a fabulous school and teaching environment !"
" My school , the support I received from the teachers there , and the wonderful children I worked with as a teaching assistant inspired me to complete my PGCE and teach full time . Teaching abroad also provides the opportunity to travel the world . It ’ s the best decision I ever made ."
" As a French teacher it feels fantastic to be able to share cultural awareness . Pupils are curious and we always end up having fun in the classroom . I like to inspire and be inspired by the new generation . Getting to know each other , raising empathy and tolerance via a language is extremely rewarding ."
" I enjoy being a part of a unique school community ; having grown up abroad , I know what fantastic communities surround these schools . Also , as a recent graduate , teaching abroad offered me more opportunities than those currently available in
Ireland ."