2526 New Teachers

Hello everyone! This is Ms. Mabel, and I am thrilled to be joining the PBSS family as part of the Native English Teachers team. I love learning languages and I support the idea that languages are a way to gain new and diverse perspectives of the world around us. Learning English opens doors that lead to new experiences, and, possibly, to new life paths!

I am from Italy, and I have been in love with the English language since I was a child - English homework never felt like a chore to me, it felt like I was simply discovering another part of myself. As a teacher, I aim to pass on that passion and nurture it in my students. During my two years of experience in Hong Kong, I taught a lot and I have learnt just as much, which is why I think it is fundamental to establish positive relationships with students to foster mutual trust and respect. The classroom must be a welcoming and stimulating environment, a safe space where students are allowed, and encouraged, to make mistakes and learn from them.

To learn effectively, I believe that one must also allow the mind to relax. I do so by filling my time with anything arts-related. From reading books to going to concerts. I am a very creative person myself and I take great pleasure in painting and taking photos, especially with my old film camera! I also love being surrounded by nature and discovering new wildlife species that I have never seen before (Hong Kong is excellent for that!). Spending some quality time with family and friends means a lot to me too.

I look forward to meeting you all and getting to know your interests and your future aspirations. I am sure we will have a great time learning and growing together!

I have been an English as a Second Language teacher and social worker for more than 20 years ago. I am originally from Seattle, Washington in the U.S.A. but  I have worked as a humanitarian in Africa, the Middle East, South Asia and the U.K.I have a B.A. from the University of San Francisco and a Masters of Social Work (M.S.W.) from the University of Washington, and a teaching certificate in English as  Second Language from Seattle University. In my free time I love exploring this amazing city. I especially love paddleboarding and hiking in my new neighbourhood which is inside the Sai Kung Country Park. I feel so lucky to be in this part of the world and making a positive difference in the lives of these young women.

Greetings everyone! This is Mr. Paul Leach and I am looking forward to joining the PBSS family as one of your new NET teachers. I am an ardent believer in language being more than simply a subject, but a bridge for communicating around the world. Understanding English is a fantastic way to open more opportunities for success later in life.

Coming from South Africa, a country with over twelve official languages! I have personally witnessed how useful English can be as a universal bridge for communication amongst friends, peers and even businesses. This, as well as my experience teaching English at a secondary school in South Africa and, later, as an ESL educator in Hong Kong, has fashioned my belief that an educated mind is a powerful mind. My vision here at PBSS is to create a safe, fun and healthy learning environment in which learners can feel valued for their efforts and receive the assistance needed to better understand the English language. I believe that education extends beyond textbooks, and by incorporating real-world examples of English, learners can gain a deeper understanding of the language.

I am a firm believer of the Latin saying, “Trio Juncta in Uno” – Three joined in One. That is to say the Mind, Body and Spirit.  Outside of the classroom I enjoy hockey, both as a part time coach and as a player. I believe that keeping a healthy mind involves maintaining a healthy balance between academics and sport. Another favourite pastime of mine involves hiking. Getting in touch with nature and its surroundings is a great way to develop one’s spirit as well as help build one’s creativity.

I look forward to getting to know each of you at the start of this academic year and learn more about your talents and goals. I am certainly excited to play a part in your schooling career and am confident that this will be a fantastic and noteworthy year!