Sonia Delestree
Primary Teacher and Lower Primary phase leader
The British College of Brazil
I believe I am truly am a Global Citizen. I was born in France to a Scottish mother and German father. I grew up in the International circuit, always learning from my many experiences in a variety of languages and cultures. After growing up and studying in Europe, I lived in Asia for almost 14 years and I am now excited to be living in Brazil with my teenage son. I hold an International PGCE as well as a Master's Degree in Education from the University of Nottingham and a CELTA from Cambridge. As a life-long learner, I continue to study in order to always improve my teaching techniques and knowledge of the latest educational theories. I strive to pass on this love for learning to all my students and my main objective is always to ensure my students are excited about coming to school and eager to learn! I have been a Middle Leader for a few years now and I aspire to join a Senior Leadership team in the near future. I believe in constant change and evolution within a school’s organisation, as fresh ideas can contribute to the growth and development of a school, its staff and will ultimately benefit the most important actors in our world: the children.
Recent articles from Sonia Delestree
The role of English as a Lingua Franca in international schools: nurturing communication or correcting mistakes?
In this article, Sonia Nguyen-Delestree explores how we should be encouraging children's spoken English and effective communication skills and whether educators should be correcting grammar and pronunciation mistakes made by non-native students during their interactions at school.
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How to maintain international friendships in an often transient and global sector
Teaching in international schools means that you could be moving school or even country every few years. This can be a very exciting prospect, but does come with its own challenges. Sonia Delestree suggests a few ways that you can keep in touch and maintain strong relationships with friends and colleagues you meet along the way.
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Walking the Fine Line of the Middle Leader
Being a middle leader and advice on how best to navigate the challenges of this role.
Sonia Delestree's recent questions
How can leaders support staff wellbeing and boost teacher morale?
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