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Richard Thomason, the newly appointed Head of Secondary at Avenor, has embraced teaching driven by his deep passion for History. Over the years, his commitment to making a meaningful and broader impact on education determined him to move into management.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

He aspires to offer Avenor’s students extensive opportunities for growth and to become a fully engaged member of our community.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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Hello, Richard. Welcome to Avenor! Tell us a bit about yourself.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

My main interest is travel and exploring different ideas to learn more about the world, so I enjoy experiencing different cultures and seeing the wonderful sights the world has to offer. I also love music and enjoy listening to and playing acoustic folk music. In terms of sports, I love playing tennis and enjoy watching football and boxing. I am a big Liverpool FC fan and have been since I was 3 years old.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I teach History and studied History and Philosophy at university. I am still very interested in both disciplines and continue to learn more about them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Additionally, I really enjoy cooking and trying different foods. On the weekends, I like to go walking and spend time in nature whenever I can as I find it very relaxing.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why did you pursue a career in education?<\/b><\/p>\n

Initially, I decided to go into teaching because of my love for History and my desire to share my enthusiasm with the younger generation. I have stayed in education and moved into management to have a broader influence on education. I believe that education is the most vital aspect of human civilization. We need to ensure that our young people receive a holistic education that encompasses important things like workplace skills, concern for the planet, and moral values. On a personal level, I believe that being well-educated enhances one\u2019s experience of life and makes existence more rich and stimulating. I want to work at a school that inspires students to appreciate the world from different angles, be it historically, scientifically, through language, arts, sports, or other areas of endeavor we have here at Avenor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I want all students to have ample opportunities to succeed, prosper, and experience the broad spectrum of life.<\/span><\/p>\n

You have recently moved from Uganda. What are some cultural shocks you have experienced during this transition?<\/b>I fear the main shock will be the cold winter mornings !\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So\u00a0 far, the main hurdle I have encountered is not being able to speak the native language, but I am actively trying to learn Romanian. Voi avea nevoie de ajutor. \ud83d\ude42<\/span><\/p>\n

Language aside, I have been very impressed by Bucharest. It is a beautiful city with a lot of character, history, and culture to appreciate. Walking in Bucharest is very stimulating, every corner has a surprise. The past and the present are there in front of you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0What about in regards to education?<\/b><\/p>\n

In terms of education, my previous school in Uganda and Avenor have many things in common, such as their size and curriculum. Both schools offer IGCSE and A-level programs. In Uganda, I worked at an international school, but I also visited and sometimes got involved with less privileged schools that had no funding and very basic buildings, with huge class sizes and a lack of well qualified teachers . This experience made me realize how fortunate I have been to have the opportunities I\u2019ve had, and I believe we should never take the opportunity we have for granted.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0What do you hope to find at Avenor?<\/b><\/p>\n

I hope to find a community that supports each other and is happy, where all students, staff, and parents feel like they are part of something special. Being part of a caring and warm community is an incredible thing. Avenor is unique in that, while it is an international school, it also has a strong commitment to Romanian culture and heritage. It is a privilege to have the opportunity to join this community.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What are your long-term goals\/aims for the Avenor community?<\/b><\/p>\n

My goal is to make an already wonderful school even better by providing more opportunities and engagement for students. Avenor is already a huge success, but we can never be complacent and must keep striving for excellence. The reason I wanted to work at Avenor is because I could clearly see the commitment of all the staff to making it the best school in the world. That is our aim!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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