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.
David John
Principal
David is from Wales and is the Principal of Kingsgate International School Malaysia.
He is a graduate of Swansea University and the University of Wales Trinity Saint David in the UK. A very experienced Mathematics teacher for IGCSE and A-Levels, he is also well regarded for his ability to maximise student achievement.
In his free time, he is also a passionate golfer who also enjoys a range of other sports as well as travel
Neoh Soon Ken
Chief Marketing Officer
Stuart Hart
Early Years & Lower Primary Coordinator
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
Primary 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.
Jacintha
Early Years Teacher
Malaysia
She is a strong believer that the first few years of a child’s life are highly formative and influential and therefore, adopts a nurturing and encouraging approach to child guidance with a penchant for hands-on learning with the children in school.
Robyn Pickles
Primary 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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