In a unique professional development opportunity, Ellen Sawyer, a Year 3 teacher at Arbor School Dubai, embarked on a visit to The Green School Bali’s jungle campus. Known for its revolutionary educational principles and its dedication to creating a learning environment that embraces nature, The Green School Bali invited Ellen to take part in its esteemed Green Educators Course.
Through the Green Educators Course, teachers can enrich their teaching practices with a focus on sustainability, thanks to various professional development options. After attending the Green Educators Course, Ellen Sawyer returned to Arbor School armed with invaluable insights into the pedagogy behind green schooling, further bolstering the school’s commitment to their ecological mission.
In Ellen’s words: “Having followed Green School Bali for years, a school that led me to join Arbor, I was extremely excited by this opportunity to learn in this fully immersive experience. It helped me to deepen my understanding of the pedagogy behind a green school, allowing me 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 is dedicated to nurturing in her students an understanding of global interconnectedness and a commitment to sustainability.