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
Kara Rogers
Year 3 KR
Though Kara comes from England, she spent much of her childhood living overseas. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and English Language from the University of Westminster in London. She worked as a journalist on a national paper in the UK after graduating but found herself missing the traveling lifestyle. This led to her completing a CTEFLA and taking up her first teaching job at an international school in Uruguay. Kara has since gained her PGCE qualification through Nottingham University and has taught in businesses and schools in the UK, the Netherlands, Spain, Thailand and Qatar.
Kara has been living in Penang for the last two years with her husband Fernando, a music teacher, and they have two children, Julia and Dylan. Gardening is one of Kara’s passions and she keeps an eye out for stray seeds on her travels, to plant and see what grows.
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.
Keep up to date with what is happening at St. Christopher’s by following us on Twitter and Facebook.
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.
James McArthur
Year 4 JM
Maths Leader
James is from New Zealand and has a Bachelor’s Degree in History and a Graduate Diploma in Education from New Zealand’s oldest university; the University of Otago. After working as an EAL teacher in South Korea and China. This led to him returning to New Zealand to gain a Graduate Diploma in Education. Since then he has worked at Edwinstree Middle School in Hertfordshire, UK and then at St Stephen’s International School in Bangkok, Thailand. He has been a class teacher and Maori language coordinator at St Joseph’s Cathedral School in New Zealand. Professionally he is proud of his wide ranging involvement with many clubs, sports and volunteer work. He is currently the mathematics leader and year 4 teacher.
James is accompanied by his wife Georgie and their daughter Nari, who is enjoying her schooling at SCIPS. His hobbies include hiking, running and Jiu Jitsu.
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.