Team

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My name is Dirk Kehm, and I would like to introduce myself as a new member of the International German School Hefei. I have five years of professional experience, including four years abroad, primarily at international schools. I teach Mathematics, Physics, and Natural Sciences. In my career, I have served as a STEAM coordinator and as a coordinator for German in subject-specific teaching, consistently contributing to sharpening the school’s STEAM profile while ensuring a language-sensitive approach. I am fluent in German (native language) and English. My teaching approach is based on the idea that students should work on both local and global, real-world problems in open learning environments. This approach fosters creative thinking, interdisciplinary knowledge, and problem-solving skills. Teachers should support students as equals and guide them in their learning process to enhance their independence.

I am thrilled to join the International German School-Hefei, bringing 13 years of experience in Special Needs Education, Student Mental Health Counselling, and Cognitive Specialisation. My work with diverse learners, including those with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, and ADHD, has equipped me with invaluable skills in behaviour modification and classroom management. I am passionate about creating inclusive learning environments that cater to the unique needs and interests of all students. My experience as a multi-level teacher, from kindergarten to grade 11, allows me to understand the developmental needs of children across all ages. I am also dedicated to student well-being, having served as a member of the Safeguarding Team and as a School Counselor. My progressive teaching philosophy aims to empower students to explore their strengths while challenging them to grow and develop. I strive to create an engaging and fun learning environment that fosters globally competitive, respectful, and independent problem-solvers.

I am excited to become a part of the senior management team at the newly established International German School Hefei as new vice principal. My name is Tobias Steier and with a background in teaching English and History, I have spent the past seven years dedicated to education, including over three years in international settings. Due to my qualification in bilingual education, I used to teach at a bilingual grammar school in Germany before transitioning to an international environment. As a native German speaker who has lived in anglophone countries before, I consider English my second mother tongue, which is well-suited for the international environment of our school. In my most recent roles, I served as a quality manager, being a member of the extended school management, and therefore coordinated school development while also leading the Humanities department. I believe that curiosity needs to be fed and fostered, and self-reliance should be promoted, ensuring that each student’s unique talents are developed to their fullest potential.