21. Fiona Mulholland - Head of English - Hong Kong

In this episode I’m talking to Fiona Mulholland. Fiona is Head of the English Department at West Island School in Hong Kong.We discuss:- The best book Fiona’s ever taught, read or learnt in school and why- A text or unit that she’s been keen to introduce to the classroom but isn’t quite ready to do so yet- An introduction to her career to date and why she took the opportunity to teach abroad- The best and worst things about living and working in Hong Kong- The challenges brought about when West Island switched to the MYP- The most challenging part of being a Head of Department in Fiona’s experience- And finally, the best advice she’s ever been given or come across in terms of teachingThanks again to Fiona for giving up her valuable time to offer up lots of fantastic ideas and advice for people working or looking to work abroad. If you’d like to be kept abreast of chats like this then be sure to subscribe to the podcast or simply follow me on Twitter, @chrisjordanhk. Links: Translations by Brian FrielSweat by Lynn NottagePatron Saints of Nothing by Randy RibayGo, Went, Gone by Jenny ErpenbeckThe Ecopoetry Anthology The Winter the Wolf Came by Juliana SpahrOn Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong