Introducing Our New Wave of Pioneering Educators in Dulwich Puxi

Teachers are the cornerstone of academic excellence at Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi. We deeply value the calibre of our educators. Celebrating a remarkable retention rate year on year, we are thrilled to welcome six new teachers to our vibrant community this year. Each brings a fresh perspective and innovative methodologies, poised to enrich our educational environment and inspire our students.

In early August, we celebrated the arrival of our new faculty with a series of induction events. A highlight was our new staff welcome event, graced by the presence of distinguished guests: we were delighted to welcome Mrs Barbara Amono Oceng, Deputy Consul-General and Dani Ji, Pro Consul from the British Consul-General Shanghai. Our community is grateful for the support and guidance the British Consul-General Shanghai brings each year. In addition, we were excited to welcome to newest Managing Director Luke How and Unique Yang, Liasion Manager from The Expatriate Center TEC. Their participation underscores the strong community and international ties that enrich our educational environment. We deeply appreciate their support and are honoured by their participation in welcoming our new teachers.

Meet Our New Teachers

Annabel Kersley
Primary Classroom Teacher

Annabel Kersley is an enthusiastic educator from the United Kingdom, who discovered her passion for education while studying child development during her Psychology undergraduate degree. This passion led her to work as a teaching assistant before pursuing her master's degree in Cognitive Disorders and Development. After completing her master's, Annabel obtained a PGCE from Huddersfield University. For three years, she dedicated herself to teaching in her hometown, honing her skills and expertise. In 2023, Annabel embarked on a new adventure by moving to Seoul, South Korea, where she taught bilingual children, combining her love for education with her interest in diverse cultures and languages.

Hannah Bailey
Primary Classroom Teacher

Hannah Bailey is a fully qualified primary school teacher with a bachelor of teaching and learning degree from the University of Canterbury in New Zealand. She has eight years of experience teaching students from Year 2 to Year 5 and has previously taught in schools in New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Throughout her eight years of teaching experience, Hannah has trained student teachers and has experience leading a school library, instilling a passion for reading and books in all students. Hannah believes that relationships are the foundation of a classroom and is passionate about building positive relationships with children and their families. She is dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive learning environment for all students and enjoys creating engaging lessons that inspire a lifelong love of learning. She holds high expectations for her students, encouraging them to reach their full potential through curiosity, critical thinking, and resilience. Outside of school, Hannah enjoys keeping fit by running or walking, taking pottery classes, reading and travelling to new places.

Katelyn Woeppel
Secondary English as a Second Language Teacher

Katelyn Woeppel is an English teacher who originally hails from New York. She holds an undergraduate degree in political science and a postgraduate certificate in English language. She taught English literature and second language English in Korea for around ten years, during which time she obtained her TEFL and PGCE teaching certification. Katelyn has also taught IGCSE and IB English in Beijing and High School English in Scotland. In her leisure time, she loves reading, cooking, travelling, and playing pickleball.

Milton William Cropper
Teacher of Mathematics

Milton William Cropper is a Mathematics teacher with over 10 years of experience spanning multiple countries. Originally from Manchester, Milton studied Mathematics and Economics at Leeds University, before moving back to Manchester to complete his PGCE at Manchester University. Since then Milton has honed his teaching skills in the UK, Kuwait, Romania, and Thailand. His diverse professional background has equipped him with a deep understanding of different educational systems and cultural nuances, allowing him to adapt seamlessly to new environments. Beyond the classroom, Milton is deeply passionate about community service and outreach work. Prior to his career in education, he spent some time volunteering in school and community centres in India, where he actively contributed to initiatives aimed at empowering underprivileged communities.

Murdo Ross
Teacher of Music

Murdo Ross is a dedicated music educator at Dulwich College Puxi, bringing expertise from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and a First-Class Honours degree in Music from the University of Aberdeen. With a focus on fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, Murdo tailors’ instruction to meet the diverse needs of students, ensuring they achieve high levels of academic attainment in music. Murdo’s teaching integrates technology in the classroom and emphasises building strong student relationships. Beyond the classroom, Murdo leads successful extracurricular activities, enriching the school community and nurturing students’ musical talents. Murdo is committed to inspiring a lifelong love of music and guiding students to reach their full potential.

Luyi Feng
University and Careers Counsellor

Luyi Feng is a Chinese Canadian. She graduated with a BA in Geography and a TESOL certificate from the University of Victoria. She obtained her MA in Educational Leadership in Practice from the University of Manchester. She has worked in various positions across schools in Canada and China. With her many years of international teaching and university counselling experience, Luyi has supported students to obtain admissions to universities around the world – Penn, UCLA, Berklee, Cambridge, Oxford, Imperial College London, UAL, Peking U, HKU, UBC, etc. She believes every student has a 'best fit' model for them. This applies not only to the university they plan to attend but also to the pertinent skills that match their passion to allow them to grow and learn in the long term. She is especially passionate about discovering young people's potential and how that prowess will allow them to endeavour in their life-long journey. Luyi is excited to be a member of the Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi community.

Let’s extend a warm welcome once again to our new educators! We eagerly anticipate the unique contributions they will bring to our academic pursuits and our nurturing community environment. Here’s to a future rich with educational innovation and shared success at Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi!