Secondary Science

Deirdre Mc Cann

Teaching offers so many different experiences that fill me with joy and inspiration, it is hard to choose just one. One of the most rewarding aspects is witnessing the success of my students – seeing them overcome obstacles, achieve their goals, and grow into confident …

Philip Keene

Like a lot of teachers I love seeing that ‘Aha!’ moment that means a student understands the lesson, but my proudest boast is that I have inspired two former students to also become chemistry teachers. Others have become doctors, engineers, merchant bankers, entrepreneurs and one …

Nikolaos Koutsandrias

My philosophy is that our world needs educated people and my contribution to that is teaching physics. About Me My passion in physics started during secondary school when I was questioning everything I could observe around me. My teacher helped me to understand the basics …

Stephen Howie

Seeing students out and about once they have left school and they talk to and thank me for the grades they achieved, what they are doing now and what they want to go onto. It really makes you feel like you are making a difference, …

Amina El Sawaf

I have been enjoying working in Safa since 2015 along with developing my teaching skills throughout my journey. About Me I moved to Dubai in October 2010 with my husband; I had my first daughter in March 2012 then my second in June 2020. In …

Craig Brouder

After studying Aeronautical Engineering for 2 years at the University of Limerick in Ireland, I decided to switch my focus to education, obtaining a B.Sc.(Hons) in Education in Physical Science. I was offered my first teaching position at a British International school in Doha, Qatar, …

Jessica Routley

It is difficult to pinpoint a best moment because something will happen every day that reminds me why teaching is such a rewarding career, it is usually the ‘penny-drop moment’. However, one thing I particularly enjoy is when past students come back to visit and …

Deirdre Mc Cann

Philip Keene

Nikolaos Koutsandrias

Stephen Howie

Amina El Sawaf

Craig Brouder

Jessica Routley

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