Ellen Sawyer, a Year 3 teacher at Arbor School Dubai, has been chosen for an extraordinary teaching development opportunity at The Green School Bali’s jungle campus in May. Renowned for its pioneering educational philosophy set within a boundary-free, nature-centric environment, The Green School Bali has accepted Ellen to partake in their esteemed Green Educators Course.
Arbor School, known for its commitment to ecological education, is proud to announce Ellen Sawyer’s selection for this exceptional opportunity. The Green School Bali, set amidst the lush jungles of Bali, is a model for sustainability, experimentation, and innovation in education.
The Green Educators Course offers professional development opportunities for educators to enhance their skills and knowledge in sustainability-focused teaching. Ellen Sawyer will delve into the pedagogy behind green schooling, aiming to bring back invaluable insights to support Arbor School’s ecological mission.
In Ellen’s words: “Having followed Green School Bali for years, a school that led me to join Arbor, I am extremely excited by this opportunity to learn in this fully immersive experience. I hope to deepen my understanding about the pedagogy behind a green school to be able to help other teachers in Arbor with our Ecological mission to inspire the next generation.”
Ellen Sawyer’s extensive background includes teaching experiences in Kuwait, Hong Kong, and Abu Dhabi, where she integrated sustainability into the curriculum and initiated eco-friendly projects. She believes in fostering a sense of global citizenship and responsibility towards the environment among her students.
As Ellen embarks on this journey, Arbor School extends its full support, recognising the impact her learnings will have on the school’s mission to cultivate environmentally conscious individuals prepared to contribute to a sustainable future.
