Ms Maria Gebrial

BA, MEd

Maria Gebrial is the Head of Prep at Malvern College Hong Kong. Being an educator for over two decades, Ms Gebrial completed her Bachelor of Education and teacher training in the UK and then worked as a class teacher and middle leader in Sussex for six years. She then moved overseas to develop her inquiry-based learning and teaching approach as a PYP classroom teacher and PYP Coordinator in an IB school in Sudan, where she later became the Head of Primary. Ms Gebrial holds a Master’s degree in International Education and Administration from Endicott College as well as a certificate in School Management and Leadership from Harvard Graduate School of Education.

Ms Shelli Heathcote

BSc, PGCE

Ms Heathcote, Assistant Head of Prep, is responsible for learning, teaching, assessment as well as Educational Technology. On a mission to provide a learning environment centred on individuals that is rightly inclusive for all children, she is focused on improving pupil progress and creating learning spaces where pupils and staff are educated to be proactive, adaptable and decisive in order for them to thrive in a changing world. South African born, Shelli holds a BSc in Microbiology and Human Kinetics and Ergonomics from Rhodes University, and a PGCE in Primary Education. Looking back on her eight years of international teaching, she is extremely fond of the diversity and international learning opportunities she has been faced with. As a passionate educator, Shelli hopes to inspire and grow the teams she works with her inquiry and concept-based learning approach. In her spare time, Shelli thoroughly enjoys community projects, travelling and the outdoors.

PYP Coordinator

Ms Benedicte Benoit

BA, PGDip

Originally from Belgium, Ms Benoit received a BA in Political Sciences from the Catholic University of Louvain. She also holds a Post Graduate diploma in English Language Education which she obtained at City University in Hong Kong. Having been an educator in Hong Kong for 18 years, Ms Benoit was appointed PYP Curriculum Coordinator at Malvern College Hong Kong in August 2019.

“Ms. B”, as she likes to be called, follows an inquiry and concept-based learning approach, drawing on her extensive IB PYP workshop leadership skills, which she has been developing since 2012.

Calling Hong Kong her home, she enjoys spending her spare time being close to nature and can often be found exploring Hong Kong’s outdoors.

Acting Deputy Head/ Head of Seniors

Mr Wayne Maher

BSc, PGCE

With a BSc in Biological Sciences from Royal Holloway, University of London, and a PGCE in Secondary Science from the University of Portsmouth, Mr Maher looks back on a 16 year teaching experience in the UK and abroad, during which he held leadership positions for 9 years.

Most recently, his excellent track record in leading and managing in new and expanding schools has seen him endorse senior leadership positions at Dulwich College Suzhou, before moving to Malvern College Egypt, where he served as Headmaster to establish the school in Cairo.

Mr Maher is passionate about improving learning by reflection, action and leading by example.

MYP Coordinator

Ms Katrina Englart

BHMS Ed, MEd

Ms Englart attained a Master’s Degree in International Education with major in curriculum studies from the University of New England and a Bachelor’s Degree in Education with majors in Human Movement Studies and History from the University of Queensland. Ms. Englart has more than 25 years of teaching experience in local and international schools in a range of countries including Australia, US, UK, Portugal, Thailand and Saudi Arabia. She also has more than 18 years’ experience in school administration as Head of Department and Athletic Director in three international schools. Ms. Englart has led the MYP curriculum in an IB World School for the past four years with MYP leadership roles for the past twenty years. She has intensive IB MYP experience in curriculum review, assessment, professional development and authorization.

DP Coordinator

Ms Lianne Yu

BSc, BEd, MEd

Originally from Canada, Ms Lianne Yu holds a Master of Education focused on curriculum teaching and learning which she obtained at the University of Calgary (Canada). She also holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biology and Music and a Bachelor of Education from Queen’s University (Canada). Internationally, Ms Yu has taught in Beijing for a decade and has experience in school administration as Curriculum Coordinator, Head of Music, and Head of Years. Ms Yu joined Malvern College Hong Kong in its founding year 2018 and has been newly appointed as DP Curriculum Coordinator as of August 2021 after helping to bring the school through the authorisation process. As a trained orchestral conductor and DP Music examiner, Ms Yu greatly enjoys being occupied by the school’s musical life.

Senior Housem

Ms Sarah Manning

LLB, CELTA

Ms Manning has been a member of the Malvern College Hong Kong Team since the College’s opening in 2018, as an MYP and DP English teacher, Housem and Senior School Pastoral lead. Prior to that, she worked at a leading independent boarding school in the UK, after spending a considerable number of years living and teaching in China. Sarah holds a law degree from Leister University, a Certificate in English Language Teaching (CELTA) from University of Cambridge International Examinations and a Certificate in Counselling Skills from West Kent College. She is also a licensed trainer for TESMC (Teaching ESL Students in Mainstream Classrooms) training courses. A very experienced language teacher, Sarah feels passionate about bringing second language learners to fluency and academic success in English. When not teaching, Sarah enjoys the outdoors, especially in the north of England where she spends most of her summers with her family.

Head of Foundation Years

Ms Gemma Bell

BA

After graduating from Liverpool John Moores University with Qualified Teacher Status and BA Hons Physical Education, Sport and Dance, Ms Bell gained two years teaching experience in the UK before becoming the Head of Physical Education at a British school in Kuwait. Moving to Hong Kong, Ms Bell was provided with an opportunity to embark on her journey teaching the IB PYP and MYP curriculums. Being heavily involved in co-curricular activities and sports teams, Ms Bell has always valued the wellbeing of pupils in her care. With this experience, she has taken the step to develop pastoral care at Malvern College Hong Kong and joined the Senior School Leadership Team as Head of Foundations Years. Ms Bell is motivated to provide opportunities for all pupils to reach their academic and pastoral potential.