About me

After a degree from Oxford, I worked for five years at MAFF, in the field of Toxicology. After that, I moved to Prague to teach, returning to the UK in 1996. I moved to Pangbourne in 1999.

Why do I love teaching Chemistry?

Chemistry has a beautiful logic to it.

My other roles at Pangbourne are:

• Sixth Form Tutor
• Rowing coach

If I hadn't been a teacher I would have been...

Research Scientist

My role model is...

Two figures: the composer Bela Bartok, who ploughed his own furrow, unaffected by trends and short-term fads; and the former Czech President, Vaclav Havel, who always stood for what he believed was right. Both in their own ways are the most inspiring public figures I have come across.

I would describe Pangbourne as...

a school that produces decent individuals.