Our Team

 

Sharna is a passionate educator who has taught and led Physical Education programs at schools in Australia and the United Arab Emirates and comes to AISM in the role of Sport Coordinator. Her goal is to develop physically literate students who have the knowledge, skills and confidence to enjoy a lifetime of healthy physical activity. Sharna places positive relationships at the centre of teaching and learning and has a keen interest in instilling a love for heatlh and fitness in her students. Her favourite quote is by Michael Jordan “Just play. Have fun. Enjoy the game.” Sharna believes this is a great outlook when playing sports and team games.

 

Sharna loves all sports and is particularly passionate about alpine skiing, netball and swimming. In her spare time, Sharna enjoys going to fitness classes, reading, spending time at the beach and traveling to new and exciting places.

 

Rachel is originally from England where she began her teaching career. During her 7 years of teaching she took on the leadership roles of both Gifted and Talented Coordinator and Director of Physical Education in Secondary Education. In 2013 she moved to Australia to continue her teaching adventure. Over the last five years Rachel has worked in several Sydney private schools as the School Sports Coordinator, leading and coaching sport from Kindergarten to Year 12. Rachel has held the position of Duke of Edinburgh Award Leader, organising the highly acclaimed Bronze, Silver and Gold awards, including the challenging, but exciting Adventurous Journeys to various National Parks.

 

Rachel loves all types of exercise and has played many sports, including, hockey and netball competitively from a young age. She has developed a new passion for all water sports since living in Australia and is looking forward to travelling and exploring both Malaysia and further afield.

 

Dale is New Zealand Maori by blood, belonging to the Ngati Kuia, Ngai Tahu and Ngati Koata tribes. He is an ordained Bishop in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

 

An avid sports fan, Dale still swims and plays basketball. Obviously being a Kiwi, he supports the Chiefs, Warriors, Breakers, Tall Blacks, Kiwis and the mighty ALL BLACKS!! Kia Kaha, Kia Manawanui, Kia Ngawari.

 

With 12 years of experience as a Swim Coach, Ivan was previously a Chief Trainer at a local swimming academy in Kuala Lumpur. He is also a Level 2 Certified Coach recognised by the Fédération internationale de natation (FINA) and American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA).

 

Ivan conducts daily training for the School's experienced team of swimmers, known as The Barracudas. He is also in charge of the coordination of triathlon events for our students, who compete against several other international schools in the region.

 

He believes every sportsman or sportswoman can be a champion through hard work and determination.

 

Ray is the Referee for the Australian Junior Championship. He has coaching experience in volleyball for New South Wales U17 and U15 Boys and Girls teams.