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I have written this blog for two reasons: the first is to introduce the vision for WomenEd Taiwan, an amazing group I have been part of now since August 2021. The second is to hopefully give others the courage to take that first step in believing in themselves and activating their ‘voice’. When I thoughtContinue reading “Courage, #WomenEd #MonthlyWritingChallenge”

I am so excited to be part of this online event, sharing my story (and book) amongst other published authors such as Amy Sayer, Anoara Mughal and more. If you are interested in finding out more, check the eventbrite link: Check out “World Book Day 2022: A Conversation with #DiverseEd Authors” on Eventbrite! Date: Fri,Continue reading “Book Day 2022 event with #DiverseEducators”

I will deliver an online CV workshop with Lydia Ann Smith of INTA Education. This will comprise of a presentation, discussion of real CVS (workshop) and a Q and A. This event is free and open to all who support #WomenEd. Please book on Eventbrite by following the link 👇 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/womened-taiwan-cv-workshop-tickets-246671429887

What a topic! The area is just huge. When considering what to write I thought about all the ways I make choices in my daily life of teaching. I realise as a teacher we are told early on that we make hundreds of decisions every day. True, I teach 4-year-olds! I guide them on theirContinue reading “Choices #MonthlyWritingChallenge”

I am excited to announce that my book has been chosen to be part of this huge world summit in March! I will discuss my motivations for the book and share tips from each chapter in the 15 minute ‘Living Books’ section of the Summit. So if you have signed up, or will sign up,Continue reading “My book will feature in the World Education Summit!”

I’d like to introduce a friend’s radio show, who is an international teacher. She will be recording a show every two weeks which everyone is free to call in to to ask questions and share ideas. I will be joining her this week to discuss international teaching along with Lydia from INTA Education, who willContinue reading “New Radio Show!”

As we near to the end of 2021, I was pleased to be given the challenge to record my highlights this year, including how I have been #10PercentBraver and what I have achieved. Upon reflection, I can honestly say that 2021 has been my most career driven year to date, except for my PGCE yearContinue reading “Reflections on 2021 #Highlights21 #WomenEd”

For many of us we pushed ourselves to the end line yesterday! Christmas shows, parties and now we try to wind down. I have enjoyed this term and have been lucky enough to land several pre~interviews, but I’m gearing up for more in January. I already feel excited about my new possibilities, will Christmas beContinue reading “Schools Out! Where will you be in 2022?”

International schools, which have a high percentage of local native language speakers, there is a juxtaposition between the language of the school (English) and the first language of the children (Mandarin). To support these children, I have reflected and developed techniques of working with these students in a supportive way, valuing their native language, andContinue reading “Well being in Early Years, within an international school with a high percentage EAL of children”

This month is an interesting blog title. When I first reflected upon this word, I considered it as ‘happiness’. But is being fulfilled being happy? I decided to consult the dictionary definition: noun: fulfillment the achievement of something desired, promised, or predicted,”winning the championship was the fulfilment of a childhood dream.” the meeting of a requirement,Continue reading “Fulfilment @DiverseEducators #MonthlyWritingChallenge”