Primary-Maggie-Dawson

Maggie Dawson

Year Leader (Year 6) & Year 6 Homeroom Teacher
Professional Master of Education - Queen's University Bachelor of Education (Primary/Junior) - University of Ottawa

Originally from Vancouver, Canada, Maggie has been working internationally in Primary Years Programme (PYP) schools for the past 15 years. She has a Bachelor of Arts in International Development Studies, a Bachelor of Education, and a Masters of Education focusing on Literacy Education. Maggie also has additional qualifications in teaching English language learners, and concept-based curriculum and instruction. As an educator, she is passionate about inquiry-based learning, developing student agency, and fostering international-mindedness. Prior to teaching, Maggie worked in Ghana, West Africa, and in a First Nations community in Northern Canada on projects that aimed to improve individuals’ access to basic education. She then transitioned to teaching, moving to Mongolia to work as a PYP teacher at the International School of Ulaanbaatar and to facilitate the middle school outdoor education programme. Maggie has worked in PYP schools in Singapore and Malaysia where she has held various leadership positions. Outside of school, she enjoys traveling, snowboarding, and spending time reading a good book.