International Teacher, Principal & Managing Director (previously 🇦🇪 🇦🇨 🇻🇳 🇸🇬 🇨🇳 🇮🇳 and now temporarily back in 🇸🇬 for 2025-26 then back to 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿), Scuba Instructor, Husband and Father. FCCT, NPQEL 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧https://bsky.app/profile/iematters.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/iematters.bsky.social/post/3mf23jhwk7s2fChúc Mừng Năm Mớ and 新年快乐17 Feb 2026 07:53 +0000at://did:plc:gdffgthalvnfl3ibrhbj24ex/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf23jhwk7s2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/iematters.bsky.social/post/3lxjka4ztvc2jI started my career as a Chemistry teacher but its been a while since I taught. But I take any opportunity to get into our labs to see whats going on - Y13 IBDP photosynthesis in this case.29 Aug 2025 07:34 +0000at://did:plc:gdffgthalvnfl3ibrhbj24ex/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxjka4ztvc2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/iematters.bsky.social/post/3lwg2yx3jdc2ihttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/christopher-short-39042636_as-someone-who-has-made-4-house-moves-in-activity-7361961357186904064-a0KG?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&rcm=ACoAAAeJnJwB1MW_iFgyIK4hH-feua20RLkmbMo15 Aug 2025 04:58 +0000at://did:plc:gdffgthalvnfl3ibrhbj24ex/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwg2yx3jdc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/iematters.bsky.social/post/3lvwtuturb22509 Aug 2025 03:41 +0000at://did:plc:gdffgthalvnfl3ibrhbj24ex/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvwtuturb225https://bsky.app/profile/iematters.bsky.social/post/3lv2ebvzlbs2bMaisie not happy to be left in Scotland as I head off for a year in Singapore.28 Jul 2025 19:47 +0000at://did:plc:gdffgthalvnfl3ibrhbj24ex/app.bsky.feed.post/3lv2ebvzlbs2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/iematters.bsky.social/post/3lssaeyh4ac2pLast working day in India today before we fly back to Scotland tomorrow. A lovely video from one of our schools to remind me of the wonderful time here.30 Jun 2025 03:25 +0000at://did:plc:gdffgthalvnfl3ibrhbj24ex/app.bsky.feed.post/3lssaeyh4ac2phttps://bsky.app/profile/iematters.bsky.social/post/3lrnadlith22cHappy Fathers Day15 Jun 2025 10:16 +0000at://did:plc:gdffgthalvnfl3ibrhbj24ex/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrnadlith22chttps://bsky.app/profile/iematters.bsky.social/post/3lnrfmmelqs2rI was delighted to talk to Richa Sahu recently on my views on international education in India, technology and the power of teachers. youtu.be/lGKXDT6IeF4 https://youtu.be/lGKXDT6IeF427 Apr 2025 04:21 +0000at://did:plc:gdffgthalvnfl3ibrhbj24ex/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnrfmmelqs2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/iematters.bsky.social/post/3lmwmoqnwlc2gFantastic to be back at the Taj.16 Apr 2025 12:45 +0000at://did:plc:gdffgthalvnfl3ibrhbj24ex/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmwmoqnwlc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/iematters.bsky.social/post/3lmmognghjs2tFamily visit so off to the IPL.12 Apr 2025 13:50 +0000at://did:plc:gdffgthalvnfl3ibrhbj24ex/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmmognghjs2thttps://bsky.app/profile/iematters.bsky.social/post/3lm52gzpgq22jA couple of quick flights from Chandigarh to Vizag for my second graduation of the weekend. It’s definitely a highlight of my job.06 Apr 2025 08:42 +0000at://did:plc:gdffgthalvnfl3ibrhbj24ex/app.bsky.feed.post/3lm52gzpgq22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/iematters.bsky.social/post/3llynkh3zhk2yThe Graduation season starts early in India and the first up this year is Oakridge International School, Mohali, Punjab.04 Apr 2025 14:41 +0000at://did:plc:gdffgthalvnfl3ibrhbj24ex/app.bsky.feed.post/3llynkh3zhk2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/iematters.bsky.social/post/3llojpxeqek2xhttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/spotlight/tedo-2-0-indias-youngest-changemakers-at-oakridge-international-school-bachupally-take-the-stage-for-a-sustainable-future/articleshow/119710140.cms A great write up of the TED O in the Times of India.31 Mar 2025 14:06 +0000at://did:plc:gdffgthalvnfl3ibrhbj24ex/app.bsky.feed.post/3llojpxeqek2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/iematters.bsky.social/post/3llncuenfn22pEid Mubarak31 Mar 2025 02:30 +0000at://did:plc:gdffgthalvnfl3ibrhbj24ex/app.bsky.feed.post/3llncuenfn22phttps://bsky.app/profile/iematters.bsky.social/post/3llldz473y22uHappy Ugadi.30 Mar 2025 07:45 +0000at://did:plc:gdffgthalvnfl3ibrhbj24ex/app.bsky.feed.post/3llldz473y22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/iematters.bsky.social/post/3llgjpdqdw22tA TED type event bit for Early Years students. What’s not to love - what a fantastic morning of speaking.28 Mar 2025 09:44 +0000at://did:plc:gdffgthalvnfl3ibrhbj24ex/app.bsky.feed.post/3llgjpdqdw22thttps://bsky.app/profile/iematters.bsky.social/post/3ll6duz2aws2lI was delighted to join an event organised by the students at Oakridge School in Bengaluru to raise money and awareness about Cancer care. After introductory talks by people effected by cancer we went to the sports area for the walk. An incredibly well organised, innovative and impactful event.25 Mar 2025 03:38 +0000at://did:plc:gdffgthalvnfl3ibrhbj24ex/app.bsky.feed.post/3ll6duz2aws2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/iematters.bsky.social/post/3lkzgb7mz3k2xMy wife’s amazing art displayed at the @sheraton-hotels.bsky.social Hyderabad Art Exhibition this weekend.23 Mar 2025 04:38 +0000at://did:plc:gdffgthalvnfl3ibrhbj24ex/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkzgb7mz3k2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/iematters.bsky.social/post/3lkdb4jrgcs2rHappy Holi.14 Mar 2025 09:07 +0000at://did:plc:gdffgthalvnfl3ibrhbj24ex/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkdb4jrgcs2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/iematters.bsky.social/post/3ljer72xm522oA unique #incredibleindia experience last night with the Hyderabad Wine Society night at the @tajhotels.bsky.social Falaknuma Palace Hotel. Even managed to catch some of the @pafc.co.uk game once the formal part of the dinner was over!02 Mar 2025 06:02 +0000at://did:plc:gdffgthalvnfl3ibrhbj24ex/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljer72xm522ohttps://bsky.app/profile/iematters.bsky.social/post/3lj5km5vduk2mSafely back in Hyderabad after a packed but successful visit to Abu Dhabi for the #nordangliaeducation #SEAMEI Teaching and Learning Conference. It was great to spend time with our 5 #oakridge Principals and their teams.27 Feb 2025 09:16 +0000at://did:plc:gdffgthalvnfl3ibrhbj24ex/app.bsky.feed.post/3lj5km5vduk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/iematters.bsky.social/post/3liu2azzxuk2xGreat to be at the #nordangliaeducation #seamei Teaching and Learning Conference in Abu Dhabi.23 Feb 2025 14:29 +0000at://did:plc:gdffgthalvnfl3ibrhbj24ex/app.bsky.feed.post/3liu2azzxuk2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/iematters.bsky.social/post/3li4c4ajyj22gIt was an honour to open the Grade 1 - 3 Sports Day at Oakridge Bachupally this week. The Liverpool FC fans amongst the parents were particularly delighted at my example of the impact of teamwork, passion and leadership shown by @pafc.co.uk over the weekend in my speech.14 Feb 2025 03:46 +0000at://did:plc:gdffgthalvnfl3ibrhbj24ex/app.bsky.feed.post/3li4c4ajyj22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/iematters.bsky.social/post/3lhgg6l3ux22aI’m very much looking forward to this event.05 Feb 2025 11:00 +0000at://did:plc:gdffgthalvnfl3ibrhbj24ex/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhgg6l3ux22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/iematters.bsky.social/post/3lh7i3555bc2mFantastic to see @edsheran.bsky.social in #hyderabad A brilliant show, he is so talented and the Indian crowd loved him.02 Feb 2025 16:45 +0000at://did:plc:gdffgthalvnfl3ibrhbj24ex/app.bsky.feed.post/3lh7i3555bc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/iematters.bsky.social/post/3lh55yd3p6s27It was lovely to be part of the panel discussion on leadership - is it inane or taught, at the Engage Leadership Summit in Hyderabad today.01 Feb 2025 18:40 +0000at://did:plc:gdffgthalvnfl3ibrhbj24ex/app.bsky.feed.post/3lh55yd3p6s27https://bsky.app/profile/iematters.bsky.social/post/3lguy7ze2xc2sAnother great event at Oakridge Bachupally with the @iborganization.bsky.social DP Group 4 collaborative projects.29 Jan 2025 12:35 +0000at://did:plc:gdffgthalvnfl3ibrhbj24ex/app.bsky.feed.post/3lguy7ze2xc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/iematters.bsky.social/post/3lguxzqcwm22sLovely to attend the STEAM festival at Oakridge Bachupally yesterday. Some amazing presentations and such a passion.29 Jan 2025 12:32 +0000at://did:plc:gdffgthalvnfl3ibrhbj24ex/app.bsky.feed.post/3lguxzqcwm22shttps://bsky.app/profile/iematters.bsky.social/post/3lgnkjj6n5225Happy Republic Day.26 Jan 2025 13:41 +0000at://did:plc:gdffgthalvnfl3ibrhbj24ex/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgnkjj6n5225https://bsky.app/profile/iematters.bsky.social/post/3lfogsaoa5s2iHappy Makar Sankranti to the #oakridge and #naeindia communities.14 Jan 2025 04:42 +0000at://did:plc:gdffgthalvnfl3ibrhbj24ex/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfogsaoa5s2i