Christie Knox

My journey as a Learning Assistant began in New Zealand in 2010 with PORSE, an in-home child education company. During the five years I was a PORSE in-home educator I was able to build a strong bond with the children I educated and built my passion for helping kids on their life journey. In 2015 I moved from Auckland to Dubai with my husband and two daughters. My daughters started at DBS and we quickly become part of the schools community. Since 2017 I have been a Foundation Learning Assistant at DBS where I have been able to re ignite my passion for children’s education. One of the best moments as a Learning Assistant is seeing a child graduating at the end of the year and knowing I played a role in their development.

I grew up in South Africa with four siblings much younger than me. Being around children all the time led to my passion for teaching. I moved to Dubai and joined DBS in 2015 and have been a teaching assistant in Foundation since. I am currently studying towards my Batchelor of Education Degree, so that one day soon, I can teach classes of my own. In my free time I enjoy spending time baking, exercising and of course video chatting to my family and friends back home. Best Moment In Teaching: There is a best moment or moments everyday in early years education, it would be impossible to choose one. The rewarding moments of witnessing ‘ah-ha’ moments when the lightbulb clicks. To finding yourself in an imaginative, creative, and surprisingly intellectual conversations with 3, 4- and 5- year olds. The kindness, support and complements of parents and dress up days!