PEOPLE OF KINGSGATE
LEADERSHIP TEAM AND HOMEROOM TEACHERS
Greg Parry
CEO & Executive Principal
Considered one of the premier experts in his profession, Greg has trained teachers and principals throughout the world in areas such as critical thinking, language development and leadership. His expertise in school start up projects, leadership and curriculum development, has made him a sought after authority in these disciplines.
Shanna Parry
Senior Managing Partner
In 2018 and 2019 Shanna was identified as top 30 in the Education category for Global Gurus among some of the worlds leading Education experts including Sir Ken Robinson, Eric Jensen, John Hattie and Robert J Marzano. Shanna continues to travel extensively to meet the demands for her consulting expertise in administrative and teacher development, curriculum writing and language programs. Shanna has consistently delivered exceptional results for increasing and improving student achievement in all key areas, including language development, reading proficiency and writing skills. In her role as Managing Partner of GSE and Director of Kingsgate International School, she plays a key role in the day-to-day operations of the school as well as pioneering creative models for other international schools and providing groundbreaking training methods for directors, administrators, teachers, and students.
Michael Ainscough
Principal
Michael hails from Adelaide, Australia and is the Principal at Kingsgate International School, Malaysia.
An advocate of the pivotal role that teachers play with students and parents in an International School setting, his area of expertise is in curriculum development and ensuring the vertical alignment across all year levels within the school. He is a passionate advocator of best teaching practices and loves sharing his wealth of knowledge with staff, parents and the general community. In his spare time, he enjoys camping, walking, reading and exploring other countries and cultures.
Neoh Soon Ken
Chief Marketing Officer
Stuart Hart
Early Years Teacher
Stuart is a dynamic and energetic teacher with excellent skills in language acquisition. In his spare time he enjoys cooking and exploring the sights of Malaysia.
Kirsty Jeacocks
Reception Teacher
South Africa
Kirsty is a graduate from the University of South Africa. Having studied a PGCE in Foundation Phase Education, her speciality and passion lies with younger students.
She has spent the last four years teaching in China where she worked with students from Early Years to Year 3.Her time in China has given her invaluable experience.
Her goal is to create a safe and secure learning environment for children which will enable them to be themselves and develop their potential and own learning styles. She enjoys the outdoors and cannot wait to see the nature that Malaysia has to offer.
Robyn Pickles
Primary School Teacher
Robyn has a strong interest in teaching children with English as an additional language and how to best support their development. In her spare time she loves to travel and explore Malaysia.
Ainslie Ryan
Primary School Teacher
Ainslie loves to travel and has a 21 year old daughter, Annabelle, who is currently studying at university.
Olivia Hoar
Primary School Teacher
Olivia believes that all children should understand their full potential and build confidence to reach it. Her hobbies include craft based activities such as knitting, crocheting and sketching which reflects her teaching style as she believes that creativity is an important part of learning and that children learn best through practical, hands-on involvement.
Addison Bunch
Primary School Teacher
USA
Ms. Bunch is a graduate of Grand Canyon University with a masters in reading intervention. Her global mindset drives her skills of differentiation and passion for creating individualised learning for all.
She has taught in a village in Uganda and science lessons to children in Cambodia. Furthermore, Ms. Bunch has five years of experience teaching children of all ages and has led data-driven instruction to instill adequate growth for all learners.
She enjoys meeting the needs of children holistically and implementing each child’s interests throughout her lessons. Ms. Bunch is thrilled at the opportunity to work within an innovative environment at Kingsgate International School.
Greg Woloszyn
Primary School Teacher
Canada
Greg is a graduate from the University of Alberta, Canada with a bachelor’s Degree in Education. After graduating he moved to England to teach primary school and then moved to Vietnam to continue his career. He believes in a student centered approach where each child is engaged, can take risks and develops a love for learning.
Greg has a background in physical education and enjoys playing football, running and spending time outdoors, which he hopes to bring to Kingsgate International School.
Jasinta Christofi
Primary School Teacher
South Africa
Jasinta is a graduate of the University of Pretoria, South Africa, who holds a BA in Drama and a PGCE in Education. She grew up in the small mining town called Phalaborwa and later moved to Johannesburg where she has been teaching at a Cambridge school for the last thirteen years.
Jasinta has a deep love of performing, singing and teaching. She firmly believes in developing the child as a whole and building their confidence to achieve their utmost potential. She is passionate about allowing children to express themselves through cultural activities and hopes to encourage each child to see the shining star within themselves.
This will be Jasinta’s first time travelling abroad to teach and she is extremely excited to begin her international teaching career at Kingsgate.
David John
Secondary School Teacher
David is our school secondary coordinator and Cambridge Examinations Officer. David is a passionate golfer who also enjoys a range of sports as well as travel.
Rebecca Cannon
Secondary School Teacher
United Kingdom
Rebecca has worked with the Australian, the International Baccalaureate and the UK curriculums and has developed exceptional strengths in the delivery of IGCSE science programs..
Louise Russell
Secondary School Teacher
United Kingdom
Louise is a graduate of the University of Portsmouth and holds two post graduate degrees. A former international school student herself, she not only brings a passion for computing and modern technologies to Kingsgate, but also her experiences as a parent, educator and student in both British and international settings.
Prior to qualifying as a teacher, Louise has worked in industry as a photographer, web and graphic designer, and in her youth rode and trained racehorses, and worked as a jillaroo in Australia.
A keen programmer, Louise is an advocate for the futureproofing of the next generation of technology users and developers through the provision of an eclectic curriculum of work, international competitions and extra-curricular activities and qualifications. A passionate and proactive environmentalist and conservationist, Louise is very keen to establish coding clubs as well as environmental sustainability projects with the students of Kingsgate.
Louise is very much looking forward to exploring Malaysia and learning much about Malay language, art, history, culture and traditions. She is delighted to have the opportunity to work at Kingsgate International School and can not wait to start.
Antony Grigson
Secondary School Teacher
New Zealand
Aileen Murphy
Secondary School Teacher
United Kingdom
Aileen is a graduate of The University of Bristol and London South Bank University in the UK. She has a BA in journalism and a PGCE in secondary English. Aileen has extensive experience teaching at secondary schools across the UK and Vietnam.
As an English teacher, she feels passionate about inspiring students to read for pleasure and to enjoy learning. Outside of the classroom, she has a keen interest in drawing, yoga and travel. Aileen is very excited to begin teaching at Kingsgate and is looking forward to sharing her love of literature with her students.
Aleena George
Secondary School Teacher
United Kingdom
Aleena is a graduate of Coventry University and The University of Reading, UK. She is an experienced teacher of Science with an extensive understanding of the Science curriculum across KS3, GCSE and A Levels. Aleena strongly believes that educators can make a lasting impact on the youth which pushes her to inspire students to strive not only for academic excellence but also resilience and empathy and warmth.
Aleena has taught in the UK since qualifying and is excited to increase her global awareness and accelerate her professional development as she embarks on her new adventure at Kingsgate. She is keen traveler and loves to explore a new country through hikes and food. She loves being in nature and promotes a sustainable lifestyle and is keen to develop an eco-garden at Kingsgate.
John Lamont
Music & Drama Teacher
United Kingdom
John is a graduate of The University of Wales Trinity St David. Studying a BA in Acting, he has extensive knowledge of Drama as well as a passion for music and musical theatre. Additionally, he is an experienced Jiu-Jitsu instructor with nearly 15 years of experience. With a passion for teaching, John is very excited to work at Kingsgate and is eager to establish a school choir and Jiu-Jitsu club.
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