New faces Part II

Getting to know new staff

How much do you know about our new English teachers? In New Faces Part II we ask the hard questions – and find that this trio has a lot in common!

Introducing Dr Brett Jenkins, English teacher 

What is at the top of your bucket list?  To hike to Mt Everest base camp (not the summit).

Pets? I have two dogs - a Moodle called Mr Teeny Tiny and a grumpy chihuahua called Boo.

Describe St George’s in three words: Welcoming, vibrant and fun.

Introducing Ms Abbey Tobin, English teacher

Do you have any pets? A border collie named Franklin.

Describe St George’s in three words? Homely, Collaborative, Unique.

Who’s your favourite musician? Gang of Youths and Arctic Monkeys.

What’s something you’ve always wanted to learn? To speak Italian.

Introducing Ms Deirdre Bourke, English teacher

Tell us something about yourself that might surprise our students: I am an advanced open water diver and I speak the Irish language.

What is at the top of your bucket list? To climb to Everest base camp.

Favourite musicians? Tash Sultana, Hozier, James Vincent McMorrow.