Dr Fran Marchadour-TunstallBefore becoming a teacher I worked in the UK for an automotive company and then took a business opportunity in the education sector managing a French language franchise working with primary school students in Kent. I also worked as a part time youth leader and field officer in West Kent. My interest in teaching and continuous professional development led me to do a PGCE at Canterbury Christ Church University to qualify as a teacher. Because of my husband’s relocation I moved to Poland 22 years ago where I taught French in a bilingual Polish school and at the French Institute for several years. I have taught at ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ for the last 21 years (firstly as a part timer and then a full timer) and I have fulfilled the role of Head of Secondary for the last 7 years. I had the opportunity to continue with my professional development by doing various IB courses, management courses and teaching courses and completing a PHD in philosophy of language which focused on misunderstandings in intercultural communication. Thanks to my students and colleagues I have been able to explore issues relating to language and meaning and answer the questions we ask ourselves when we emigrate and live in an international environment. Was it worth it? Yes I learnt a lot and I continue to do so being forever an enquirer, becoming more open minded and being willing to accept different perspectives as do our IB students and, generally speaking, ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ students and teachers. I am passionate about what I do and working in an international environment is fulfilling. As Head of Secondary I have an insight into management in education and the needs of all stakeholders.
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Secondary Head
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