Staff Profiles
Year 3 – Year 4
At St Christopher’s, our dedicated and well-qualified team of staff put your children at the heart of everything we do.
Year 3 – Year 4
Jennifer Finnigan
Year 3 JF
Jen is from the UK and holds a BSc in Zoology and an MSc in Ecotourism. While working in environmental education in Singapore she realised her passion for teaching. Once Jen returned to the UK she completed a PGDE at the University of the Highlands and Islands. When based in Singapore Jen spent a lot of time travelling around Malaysia, exploring the rainforests, snorkelling the coral reefs and trying all the delicious food. That was when she fell in love with Malaysia’s vibrant culture. After teaching in rural Scotland for a couple of years she made the decision to return to Malaysia and join the SCIPS family.
This is Jen’s second year at SCIPS as a Year 6 class teacher. In her free time Jen loves being outside in nature and enjoys water sports, hiking and cooking.
Claire Reeves
Year 3 CR
Claire is originally from Bristol in the United Kingdom and has a BA Honours in Initial Teacher Education. After training at the University of the West of England, Claire was an Early Years teacher for 3 years. Her love of travel and exploration took her to Chengdu in China where she taught Year 1 for 2 years. During her time in China, Claire traveled extensively across South East Asia, including spending 3 weeks in Malaysia.
Outside of school, Claire’s passions include baking, yoga and exploring different cultures. Claire is married to Graham, a fellow teacher at SCIPS and together they have a 2 year old daughter, Florence.
Claire is excited about beginning her 10th year of teaching, at SCIPS, and looks forward to welcoming a class of fun and friendly Year 3 children.
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Lauren Bailey
Year 3 LB
IPC Coordinator
Lauren is from the United Kingdom and has a Bachelor degree in History from the University of Leeds. She then went on to complete her PGCE teaching qualification at the same university. After four years teaching in Leeds and Manchester, her passion for travel and learning about other cultures led her to make the decision to move to Penang.
This is Lauren’s second year at SCIPS and as a class teacher in Year 3. In her free time Lauren enjoys hiking, climbing and swimming. This year she plans on exploring more of South East Asia.
Alice Morgan
Year 4 AM
Alice is originally from London, England. She trained at the University of Chichester studying Performing Arts before traveling through South East Asia and living in Australia for a year. There she helped run a children’s activity camp on Great Keppel Island. On returning to the UK she completed a PGCE at the University of Roehampton and worked in London teaching for 4 years. Alice fell in love with Malaysia when she spent one of her summer holidays visiting a friend on Tioman Island and seeing various parts of the country.
Alice enjoys exploring, socialising and fitness, and is very much enjoying working at SCIPS and discovering the beauty Penang has to offer.
Dean Isherwood
Year 4 DI
Dean is from New Zealand and has a Bachelor of Teaching and Learning from the University of Canterbury. He has worked at a number of leading primary schools in Christchurch since gaining his Bachelor of Teaching and Learning in 2005. Dean has been a senior team leader, supervising teacher, tutor teacher and school sport director. Before embarking on his teaching career, Dean worked as a surf lifeguard and beach education instructor where he taught primary-aged children about surf safety, the ocean and the role of surf lifeguards. This is where he developed a love of teaching. This is Dean’s third year teaching at SCIPS. Dean has been married to his wife Tamsyn for 10 years and has two children, Flynn and Isla who both attend SCIPS.
Luke McRae
Year 4 LM
PSHE Coordinator
Luke is from Newbury in the United Kingdom. He studied at Roehampton University and graduated in 2014. Before graduating from university, he travelled and lived overseas, spending time living and working in Australia, South-East Asia and India. Malaysia has often felt like his home away from home. During his time overseas, he was inspired to become a teacher. He began his teaching journey in London and has since taught in Qatar. His favourite hobby is travelling with his young family. His wife is also a History teacher and his young son keeps him busy and entertained. Luke is looking forward to seeing another year at SCIPS in Year 4.