Teachers

Mr. Martin Barraclough is recognised for spearheading transformative initiatives in music education and is renowned for cultivating excellence and innovation in prestigious international settings. He has a proven track record of elevating academic standards, pioneering groundbreaking musical programmes, and fostering global cultural exchanges, with 14 years of teaching experience in the UK and UAE. Martin’s expertise in orchestrating ensembles, conducting concerts, producing musicals, and organising performing arts tours reflects his commitment to excellence in music education. These experiences showcase his capabilities in event management and performance while highlighting his dedication to fostering a vibrant cultural environment within the school community. Martin holds a BA in Music with Music Technology from the University of Derby, a PGCE in Secondary Education from Nottingham Trent University, and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Music Education at the Royal College of Music, London.

Mr. David Liao brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the field of sports teaching and youth leadership. With 6 years of full-time engagement in both foreign and domestic settings, David’s primary research interests encompass wellness, sports science, youth leadership, school leagues, and sports management.

His athletic background is impressive, being a national second-level track and field athlete and a national first-level swimming coach, tennis fan and qualified sailor. David’s professional journey includes roles at esteemed institutions such as Duke Kunshan University as a PE instructor and United World College Changshu as a sports manager and PE stream leader. In these positions, he played a pivotal role in shaping the physical education curriculum, designing experiential learning programs for young leaders through sports, organizing high-level sports events, managing activities, and innovating sports facilities.

David’s academic qualifications complement his practical experience, holding a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree in sports management & physical education, along with a PE teaching certificate.

Mr. Walker ZHENG is a professional educator with ten years full-time teaching experience in International Schools in Singapore and China. Walker has much experience in teaching mathematics for IGCSE, A-level, MYP & DP mathematics, and AP Calculus. His teaching philosophy is to foster critical thinking while facilitating the learning process. His classroom will be an inquiry-based and student-centered environment. Walker holds a B.S. degree in Applied Mathematics and holds teaching certificate in Mathematics. 

Mr. Hogan WOO is from Hong Kong with 8 years’ experience in teaching Chinese Language in a Secondary School and 4 years’ experience in a Tutoring Institute in Hong Kong. Hogan believes 學生沒有好壞之分。常人眼中「未達標」的學生，通常是學習成績「稍遜」，或是個人行為出現「偏差」，都是因為他們未找到合適的學習方法或個人發展方向。只要他們找對方向，即可發揮最大的潛能。Hogan holds a M.A. degree in Chinese Language Education, a B.A. degree in Chinese Language and Chinese Literature and holds a Certificate of Registration as a Teacher issued by Hong Kong EDB.