Danny O'Connor
Former High School Principal, Dover Campus
Danny O’Connor joined UWCSEA in 2011 as part of the High School Leadership Team at East Campus before being named High School Principal at the Dover Campus from August 2013.
He is from New Zealand and began his teaching career in Auckland. He spent three years teaching in the UK before moving on to Hong Kong, where he taught for 10 years. In Hong Kong, he worked at a large international school as their Head of Senior School and IB Coordinator. He also used his time in Hong Kong to complete his Masters Degree in Educational Administration and Management. Danny believes passionately in the value of a holistic education based on strong core values.
He is a keen sportsman and enjoys swimming, cycling and coaching rugby. Danny is married to Alison and is a proud father of his two boys, Luke and Jack who attended UWCSEA East. Danny and his family repatriated to New Zealand in July 2017.
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Danny O'Connor, Former High School Principal, Dover Campus
When UWCSEA students sit their final IB Diploma examinations in May, they are equipped with the skills necessary to deal with the 'high stakes' pressure.
- Dover Campus
- East Campus
- Holistic Learning Programme
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Danny O'Connor, Former High School Principal, Dover Campus
Student empowerment and intrinsic motivation: links between the two suggest greater success and well-being through High School years and beyond.
- Dover Campus
- East Campus
- Opinion