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Mr AirliePrincipal Teacher Social Subjects & RME
Mr Airlie
I teach History & Modern Studies
Degree & University: MA History and Politics, University of Glasgow
I have been a teacher for 24 years
Other jobs before teaching: Barman, Waiter, Shopworker, Census Worker, Sports Coach in Camp America and Football Advertising
Highlight of teaching career so far: Seeing pupils working hard to achieve their full potential and develop into outstanding young adults
If I wasn’t a teacher, I would be a professional footballer
My favourite topic to teach is the Great War
My favourite holiday/band/film/food/sport/TV show/colour is
Greek Islands / Stereophonics / The Godfather / Chile / Football / Sopranos / Green (and White!)
Pets: A Labrador called Larsson
An interesting fact about myself is my favourite footballer is Henrik Larsson (thus the dog’s name!)
When I am not at work, I enjoy watching all types of sport especially football, golf and the Tour de France.
My favourite quote is “Those who do not learn from the mistakes of the past are condemned to repeat them.” (George Santayana)
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Miss McFarlanePrincipal Teacher of Social Subjects & Global Citizenship
Miss McFarlane
I teach Modern Studies & Politics
Degree & University: MA Politics & International Relations, University of Dundee
Other responsibilities in the School: Rights Respecting School Award & One World
I have been a teacher for 12 years
Other jobs before teaching: Shop Assistant in a Bakers & Pharmacy Dispenser
Highlight of teaching career so far: Accompanying pupils to South Africa to work in our link school & being nominated for the Kingdom FM Teacher of the Year Award
If I wasn’t a teacher, I would be Parliamentary Researcher
My favourite topic to teach is Voting Behaviour
My favourite band is The Killers
My favourite TV show is Grey’s Anatomy
My favourite colour is blue
Pets: I have an Australian Labradoodle called Flo
An interesting fact about myself is I served Tiger Woods in the bakery I worked in but didn’t know it was him at the time
When I am not at work, I enjoy doing agility with my dog Flo or going out for afternoon tea with my friends
My favourite quote is “One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world” (Malala Yousafzai)
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Mrs WilliamsTeacher of Religious and Moral Education
Mrs Williams
Degree & University: MA General, University of Edinburgh.
Other responsibilities in the School: Health & Wellbeing committee & Mentors for Violence Prevention (MVP) lead.
I have been a teacher for 12 Years
Other jobs before teaching: Kilt seller, Baker, Stage Manager, Cleaner, Dancer, Costume Designer, Community Worker and Bar Tender
Highlight of teaching career so far: Hearing pupils I have taught speak at a national Conference
If I wasn’t a teacher, I would be a dressmaker
My favourite topic to teach is Crime and Punishment
My favourite holiday/band/film/food/sport/TV show/colour is – Going for an early morning run in Copenhagen listening to 70s disco music followed by coffee and pastries while watching the movie Beautiful Thing whilst wearing my favourite pink denim dungarees
Pets: Gary the Bulldog, Tiger and Lily the cats, Madame Hen the 2nd, Chicken Nut & Chickey Lumps, the hens
An interesting fact about myself is I lived in San Francisco for 3 years
When I am not at work, I enjoy hanging out on the beach for breakfast with my family and friends
My favourite quote is “When I was a boy & I would see scary things, my mother would say to me, “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.”"
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Mr ClarkTeacher of History & Modern Studies
Mr Clark
Degree & University: MA Hons History, University of Dundee
Other responsibilities in the School: S6 Prefect Coordinator
Other jobs before teaching: Paper boy, supermarket shelf stacker, museum assistant, worked with a schools programme to widen participation in college and university access
If I wasn’t a teacher, I would be a sports journalist
My favourite food is Italian
My favourite TV show is Game of Thrones (or Gogglebox!)
When I am not at work, I enjoy playing with my son and daughter, playing golf with my friends, and going out for family meals
My favourite quote is “The harder you work, the luckier you get.” It came from a golfer, but applies equally well to education – don’t give up, understand that mistakes are part of learning, and you will improve!
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Miss SinclairTeacher of Modern Studies
Miss Sinclair
Degree & University: MA Political Studies, University of Aberdeen
I have been a teacher for 19 years
Other jobs before teaching: Checkout operator at Tesco
Highlight of teaching career so far: Too many to mention
If I wasn’t a teacher, I would be a journalist
My favourite topic to teach is the USA and children’s rights
My favourite holiday was visiting Croatia.
My Favourite colour is rose gold.
My Favourite song is ‘Why does it always rain on me’ by Travis
Pets: Dudley, a miniature Australian Labradoodle.
An interesting fact about myself is I am a compulsive shopper!
When I am not at work, I enjoy spending time with my girls, dog (sometimes husband), travelling and reading
My favourite quote is “If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude.”
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Mr HannahTeacher of Geography
Mr Hannah
Degree & University: B.Sc. Geography, University of Edinburgh
Other responsibilities in the School: Duke of Edinburgh Award
I have been a teacher for 19 years
Other jobs before teaching: Assistant manager at a sport shop and pioneering supervisor at children’s camp in the USA for 7 years
Highlight of teaching career so far: whilst in the US teaching C.C. Sabathia and Jorge Posada how to make a bird’s nest for an egg drop experiment.
If I weren’t a teacher, I would be a tour guide/travel agent
My favourite topics to teach are Development & Health and Earth Forces
My favourite holiday/band/film/food/sport/TV show/ are:
Skiing in Canada/Sigur Ros/Usual Suspects/Thai/Baseball/The Wire/
Pets: Cat called Schrodinger
An interesting fact about myself is I line judged the men’s volleyball bronze medal match at the London 2012 Olympics
When I am not at work, I enjoy golf, curling, football and most other sports, hill walking and cooking
My favourite quotes are “I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” ― Michael Jordan
“If youth knew; if age could.” Freud
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Mrs LoganPT Furthest from Attaining & Teacher of History
Mrs Logan
Degree & University: MA History & Education, University of Stirling
Other responsibilities in school: Young Carer Champion
I have been teaching for 12 years
Other jobs before teaching: I worked in a shoe shop
Highlight of teaching career so far: There have been so many such as watching pupils enjoy learning History. One key one though is a trip to Auschwitz with pupils and hearing a Holocaust survivor speak
My favourite topic to teach is the Slave Trade and Votes for Women
My favourite holiday is Portugal to relax in the sun or Washington D.C
My favourite TV show is Game of Thrones
My favourite sport is crazy golf (if that counts?)
My favourite colour is purple
When I'm not at work I enjoy seeing my friends, spending time with my little boy Archie or going on holiday
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Mrs McLeanTeacher of History and Modern Studies
Mrs McLean
Degree & University: MA Hons International Relations, University of St Andrews
I have been a teacher for 8 years
Other jobs before teaching: Events Manager, cooking for Bands on Tour and at Festivals
If I wasn’t a teacher, I would be a professional cyclist
My favourite topic to teach is the Scottish Wars of Independence
My favourite sports are cycling & rugby
My favourite film is Once Upon a Time in America
Pets: 3 cats – Monty, Meg and Frank
An interesting fact about myself is I once cooked lobster for ex-US President Jimmy Carter
When I am not at work, I enjoy socialising/having dinner with friends
My favourite quote is “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world” (Nelson Mandela)
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Mrs MearnPT Guidance (Tyrie) & Teacher of Geography
Mrs Mearn
Degree & University:MA Ord (Geog), University of Glasgow
Other responsibilities in the School:PTTyrieGuidance
I have been a teacher for27years
Other jobs before teaching:Waitress and Leader of a Fife Council Holiday Club in Leven
Highlight of teaching career so far:Leading a school trip to Switzerland
If I wasn’t a teacher, I would beworking in the ScottishTouristBoard or perhaps working in a café on a beach somewhere hot
My favourite topic to teach isPopulation
My favouriteholiday so far was touring the West Coast ofUSA from San Francisco to San Diego
My favouritecolour is purple
Pets:2 cats Jazz and Heidi
An interesting fact about myself isthat I played the French Horn in the Fife Youth Orchestra back in the day
When I am not at work, I enjoycooking, walking and running
My favourite quote is“Without Geography you’re nowhere!”