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With Qualified Teaching Status from the General Teaching Council of England, and as an Ontario Certified Teacher in Canada, I am certified to teach in both countries. I was an elementary school teacher for 13 years and hold a master's degree in education.

I have experience designing, planning, developing and editing schemes of work, including detailed lesson plans with resources, and exam materials. I’ve written many policy documents, collaborated on national frameworks and lead school curriculum innovation.

I've shared my expertise and insight into life in the classroom with The Times Educational Supplement, Parents, Today's Parent, Teach Magazine, Ozy... Read on, you might learn something new.

BBC Learning Hub •

Impact of Wildfires: A Growing Threat in Australia | BBC Learning Hub

Q: Why do you think there has been an increase in the frequency and severity of wildfires in recent years?A: Student answers will vary. Students may identify factors such as changing weather patterns (e.g., droughts, heat waves), deforestation, and urban expansion, which make areas more susceptible to wildfires.Q: How do you think global environmental changes affect the severity of wildfires worldwide?A: Student answers will vary. Students may mention rising temperatures, extreme weather pattern...
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Three Trillion Trees: The Importance of Forests | BBC Learning Hub

In The Importance of Forests, host Radzi Chinyanganya discusses the importance of forests in regulating the planet’s climate by absorbing CO₂ and producing oxygen. The video explores how deforestation and climate change are interconnected, highlighting the role of trees as the "lungs of the Earth." Learn about the impact of human activities on forests and how protecting these ecosystems can help reduce CO₂ emissions. This video is excerpted from BBC’s My World, a program created for teenagers eager to learn more about the important stories shaping our world.
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Skateistan: Youth Activists Frontsiding to Help Others | BBC Learning Hub

In Frontsiding to Help Others, host Radzi Chinyanganya introduces Sky Brown, a young skateboarder from California who is using her passion for skateboarding to make a difference in the lives of children, including Sokly, a girl in Cambodia. The video highlights how organizations like Skateistan, a non-governmental organization (NGO), use sports and education to improve the quality of life for children in underserved communities. Through Sky’s efforts, students see how hobbies can be a powerful tool for helping others and creating positive change. This video is excerpted from BBC’s My World, a program created for teenagers eager to learn more about the important stories shaping our world.
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All Things Being Equal: Understanding Gender Equality | BBC Learning Hub

In Understanding Gender Equality, host Radzi Chinyanganya introduces 16-year-old Pallavi from Chennai, India, who shares her personal experience with gender inequality. She reflects on broader issues like sexism and violence against women while also highlighting the everyday discrimination she faces, such as the lower expectations placed on her in her karate lessons, despite achieving a black belt ranking. This video is excerpted from BBC’s My World, a program created for teenagers eager to learn more about the important stories shaping our world.
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Youth and Student Activism: Taking It to the Streets | BBC Learning Hub

In The Power of Student Activism, host Radzi Chinyanganya discusses the power of youth activism and how young people are leading movements for social change. The video highlights youth-led protests and demonstrations on issues such as climate change, racial equality, and gender rights. It explores how activism takes different forms, from in-person demonstrations to digital campaigns. A key focus is on Fridays for Future, a movement started by Greta Thunberg in 2018, and how activist Xiye Bastida takes part by striking every Friday to demand action on climate change. This video is excerpted from BBC’s My World, a program created for teenagers eager to learn more about the important stories shaping our world.
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Game On! Should Esports Be an Olympic Sport? | BBC Learning Hub

Q: Some people believe esports doesn’t need the Olympics to keep growing. What evidence supports this view?A: Esports already has a massive global audience and generates billions in revenue without Olympic involvement. It continues to expand through international tournaments, better storytelling, and growing fan engagement, showing that it can thrive on its own.Q: Why might adding esports to the Olympics change how people view competitive gaming?A: Adding esports to the Olympics could give it mo...
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Children in Palau: Protecting the World’s Smallest Islands | BBC Learning Hub

In Protecting the World’s Smallest Islands, host Radzi Chinyanganya highlights the efforts of children in Palau, a small Pacific Island nation, as they fight to protect their environment from the effects of climate change. These young activists are taking action to preserve their island’s natural beauty and ecosystem, which are being threatened by rising sea levels and extreme weather patterns. Through their activism, they are calling for greater global attention to the vulnerabilities of small island nations and their urgent need for climate action. This video is excerpted from BBC’s My World, a program created for teenagers eager to learn more about the important stories shaping our world.
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Life Without Freedom: Incarcerated Children -- Lesson Express

In Life Without Freedom: Incarcerated Children, host Radzi Chinyanganya highlights how child inmates in Madagascar make up part of the 1.5 million children who are currently imprisoned, held in immigration detention, or placed in institutions around the world. The episode delves into the harsh realities these children face and explores how their lack of freedom impacts their lives and futures. It raises important questions about justice, human rights, and the impact of systemic issues on young lives. This video is excerpted from BBC’s My World, a program created for teenagers eager to learn more about the important stories shaping our world.
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FDR and the Great Depression: How Hope Rebuilt a Nation | BBC Learning Hub

In FDR and the Great Depression: How Hope Rebuilt a Nation, host Trevor McDonald examines how Franklin D. Roosevelt inspired the American people during the Great Depression with bold policies and a message of hope. Roosevelt’s leadership redefined the role of government, introducing the New Deal, public works programs, and Social Security to address the economic crisis. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century, a documentary series celebrating the achievements of the most influential figures of the era.
Bat Conservation International •

Making a Splash on the International Stage

At COP16 in Cali, Colombia, BCI played a pivotal role in aligning bat conservation efforts with global sustainability goals.
“BCI staff broadened our network of conservation-focused groups and potential project partners,” says BCI Chief Scientist Winifred Frick, Ph.D.
BCI organized its first-ever side event at COP16, titled “How Bat Conservation Contributes to Global Biodiversity and Sustainable Development Goals.” This presentation underscored bats’ essential contributions to ecosystems and the...
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Using the Power of Play to Save Bats

at Conservation International (BCI) has teamed up with Discovery Education and the LEGO Group for an exciting initiative, Build the Change, to shine a light on bats and inspire the next generation of conservationists. This program combines creative problem-solving, environmental education, and the power of play to teach students about bats and how they can make a difference.
At the heart of the initiative is a captivating Virtual Field Trip, Night Navigators: Build for Bats. This immersive exper...
TEACH Magazine •

Effective Strategies For Navigating Tough Parent Conversations

A teacher’s job is made easier through collaboration. This can be with school administration, other educators, and professionals like speech pathologists and psychologists. One of the most vital partnerships, however, is with parents. By fostering a strong home-school connection, parents can support homework and
provide insights about their child, while teachers can share classroom strategies for success.
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Why Some Parents Are Turning to 'Edutainment' to Get Their Kids More Excited About Learning

It’s no secret to parents that learning, especially in a school setting, isn’t exactly thrilling to kids. That’s why families are always on the hunt for creative ways to make learning more enjoyable for their kids—so that they might actually be excited about science, reading, and maybe even math. The growing trend among families who want to make learning fun for kids is called “edutainment.”
Bat Conservation International •

Healing the Land

Landscapes across the American West are increasingly susceptible to severe wildfires, which pose a significant threat to the habitat of many wildlife species, including bats. The Aldo Leopold Wilderness within the Gila National Forest has been particularly affected by these fires, including the massive Black Fire in 2022 that scorched 325,000 acres, devastating critical riparian zones that provide essential water and foraging resources for bats.
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Beyond Borders

In the heart of the arid landscapes of the Trans-Pecos region of Texas and the sun-drenched terrain of Sonora, Mexico, a collaborative effort is underway to conserve agave and its vital role in supporting bat populations. Bat Conservation International (BCI) and key partners recently held meetings in Sonora and Texas to bring together diverse stakeholders to strategize, share successes, and forge partnerships for the Agave Restoration Initiative.
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