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TEACHING STAFF
Headmaster/Rettore
Marc Abrioux France/Canada
Dr. Abrioux took up his post in September 2001 from his previous
position as Head of the International School of Sophia Antipolis, France.
French and Canadian by nationality, M. Abrioux holds degrees
from French, British and Canadian Universities. Bilingual in French and English, M. Abrioux held
several positions in Pearson College where, in addition to teaching French, World Literature and
Philosophy in French he served as Founding Director of the Pearson Seminar on Youth Leadership and
Director of Studies.
M. Abrioux has been closely associated with the development of
first language programmes in the International Baccalaureate and currently serves as Deputy Chief
Examiner. His interests include music, hiking and travel - the latter has taken him to Africa,
Latin America and to Vietnam where he organised the first official visit by Canadian students to
that country.
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DEPUTY HEAD- DIRECTOR OF STUDIES
Peter Howe– Canada
A Canadian national with extensive teaching experience in the IB Diploma programme
(History, Economics, World Cultures and Theory of Knowledge). Peter Howe is a graduate of Queens’
University (Canada) and of the University of Toronto who has served as the Leader of IB Workshops
for experienced teachers in North America. Peter acts as residence tutor for the Palazzine
Residence where he lives with his family.
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TEACHING STAFF |
The teaching staff is recruited internationally. All are experienced in the teaching of
students at the immediate pre-university level. Like the students they are selected for their
commitment to international understanding, and are involved in the Community Services and other
activities of the College. All serve as personal tutors to a group of students and make a specific
contribution to the residential nature of the Adriatic College.
More details about the individual members of staff may be seen in the Factbook. (Factbook,
pg16)
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Some of them have been seconded by their governments for a period of service at the College.
In the current academic year, the teaching staff includes representatives of Austria,
Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, France, Great Britain, The Netherlands, Italy, Latvia, Peru,
Scotland, Slovakia, South Africa, USA, Wales.
At the start of the 2005 academic year, the teaching staff went to the Trenta Valley
(Slovenia) for a 2-day STAFF CONFERENCE.
Together with President Zanetti of the Adriatic College Council of Adminsitration, and
Professot Derek Blackman, Vice-President of the UWC International Board, they discussed several
issues relating to the UWC education, its philosophy and plans for the future.
In addition to meetings and discussion groups on Kurt Hahn, the Round Square movement, plans
for the 25th anniversary of the Adriatic College, proposals for the current year and for the staff
representative to take to the International Council in Singapore, time was also put aside to enjoy
the opportunities provided by the Triglav National Park and in other parts of the beautiful
vicinity.
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TEACHER TRAINING /VISITING TEACHER PROGRAMME
In 2003, the College launched a programme to host trainee and visiting teachers who wish to
learn from the UWC pedagogy. In addition to numerous on-going programmes with Italian teachers, the
College has hosted experienced or trainee teachers from : Montenegro, Turkey, the Netherlands and
Germany.
Interested teachers should contact the Director of Studies at: jeanie.makovec@uwcad.it |
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VOLUNTEERS
Each year, the Adriatic College accepts applications for volunteers who undertake to make a
special contribution to some specific programmes such as : social service and multicultural
activities, IT development, sport .
A typical volunteer would be in his or her twenties, interested in the education of students
from around the world, have a demonstrable record of responsibility and propose a contribution to
specific activities. It is an advantage to have an (international) driving licence in order to
accompany students in their community programmes.
Recent volunteers have attended for a period of 3-9 months from Italy, Belarus and India.
Interested applicants should contact the Headmaster's office: clara.finzi@uwcad.it |
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