2025 – 2026

Our class conducted a specific heat capacity experiment that invited students to engage deeply with the concept through practical investigation. Using heaters, sensors, and real-time data collection, they observed how energy input relates to temperature change and mass. This inquiry-driven approach helped them develop a stronger conceptual understanding while reinforcing scientific skills like data interpretation, collaboration, and experimental design.

During Week Without Walls, students prepared and shared a traditional meal, sitting on the floor and eating with their hands. This immersive experience encouraged respect, openness, and cultural appreciation — strengthening our community's commitment to international-mindedness and the IB learner profile.

Leading an Extended Essay workshop for teachers at Chadwick International School in Daegu, Korea. This role reinforces my contribution to IB-required professional development and supports schools in delivering high-quality EE guidance aligned with IB standards.

Attending Future of Learning Hong Kong gave me the opportunity to explore how AI can support more personalized, student-centered learning. Conversations with educators from diverse school contexts challenged my assumptions and helped me refine how I want to approach AI in my own teaching practice. I'm leaving with practical ideas I'm excited to test and reflect on with my students.

At FOLHK 2025, I had the opportunity to co-present with Brian Delsandro on Humanizing the Classroom: A Framework for Teaching and Learning with AI. Our session focused on how educators can use AI thoughtfully — not as a replacement for good teaching, but as a tool to strengthen student agency, feedback, and meaningful learning experiences.

Grateful to have presented at EdTechGZ 2026 on vibe coding as a teacher tool. Vibe coding has helped me make digital learning more accessible for a wider range of students by allowing them to interact with concepts visually, at their own pace, and with multiple entry points. It has been a practical way to support diverse learners while keeping learning meaningful and student-centered.

Being selected as an Apple Distinguished Educator (ADE) provides strong evidence of my commitment to fostering student agency. In my teaching practice, I intentionally design learning environments where students reflect on their progress, make purposeful choices, and take responsibility for the quality of their work in both independent and collaborative settings. The ADE programme recognizes educators who create learning experiences that empower students to take ownership of their goals, decision-making, and outcomes.