Daniel Shrewsbury is a Grade 5 teacher at the International School of Paris with 18 years of teaching experience across three continents. Throughout his career, he has been a staunch advocate for environmental consciousness, driving sustainability initiatives and mindful actions as integral components of education. He firmly believes that schools play a pivotal role in spearheading environmental progress, and he has actively led efforts in this area, notably through his involvement in Eco Schools and Green Flag applications and achievements.
Dan’s educational philosophy revolves around student voice and engagement, creativity, collaboration, confidence, and sensible risk-taking. He believes these principles give learners the optimal environment to develop into well-rounded, mature, reliable, and capable individuals. He instills in his students a deep respect for their own development and that of others, fostering a strong ethical and moral value system and a sense of ambition and aspiration essential for overall growth.
In his current role, Dan collaborates closely with his team and fulfills the multifaceted responsibilities expected of an educator. These include creatively planning and delivering high-quality learning opportunities, engaging with parents to support their children’s development, and fostering clear and mindful collaboration between departments and year groups. He recognizes the importance of flexibility in curricula and teaching methods, enabling students to navigate the ever-changing modern world successfully.
Beyond the classroom, Dan has honed his sports coaching skills, developing cohesive teams and instilling the value of collective effort towards a common goal. He has also consistently led after-school clubs and initiatives centered on environmentalism, offering students opportunities to engage in ecological understanding, awareness, growth, and action projects that bring genuine, lasting change to school and community attitudes and behaviors. He recently completed an MSc certification in Sustainable Food and Natural Resources at the Centre for Alternative Technology in Wales. His final dissertation project took place at his current school and centered on the whole-school impact of launching the Eco Schools programme in an international school.
Dan prides himself on being an enthusiastic, committed, and positive individual who thrives when engaging in teamwork. His excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills, coupled with a deep understanding of the importance of multiculturalism, allow him to transition quickly into any international setting and community.
He looks forward to deepening his connections across the world and to supporting this special interest group in the most effective and positive way possible.
