Kate Ridley
I have been teaching English Literature and Language since 2012, starting in the North of the Netherlands and now in Dubai at Dubai British School. Originally from Gloucestershire, I have always loved travelling the world. Best Moment In Teaching There are so many moments that have been incredible since I started teaching; from exchanges, to mock UNs, to the terrified pupil giving an incredible speech, to students personally confiding in me. Specifically, in relation to my subject, it is a great joy when students engage in lively debate about a literary text. It is a wonderful reminder that English may be an academic subject, but it is also a subject that teaches life and choices - reminding students how important differing perceptions, political and geographic influences, the lessons of history, and personal enjoyment can also guide their own futures.
Head of Year 10 / English Teacher