Meet Our Team: The Heart of Play

Dale Sidebottom, an internationally recognised play consultant and visionary founder of The School of Play, Energetic Education, and Jugar Life, leverages his extensive experience spanning over two decades in the education and health sectors. His mission is to illuminate the vital connection between daily play and improved mental health and well-being for schools, clubs, families, and corporations. An accomplished author, Dale penned ‘All Work No Play’, and hosts the highly acclaimed ‘Energetic Radio podcast. He is renowned as a captivating TEDx speaker, consistently inspiring audiences with his innovative approach to fostering joy and well-being through play. Dale has spoken face to face in 25 countries.

Paul Campbell brings over two decades of comprehensive experience in the educational sector, seamlessly transitioning from a dedicated classroom teacher to an accomplished Assistant Principal. His expertise lies in fostering well-being and positive education initiatives, significantly enhancing the learning environment in schools. Beyond the classroom, Paul has made notable contributions to the sports world, focusing on player welfare and well-being. His impactful work includes collaborations with professional athletes and prestigious sporting clubs, highlighted by his recent tenure at the Collingwood Football Club.

Rachel Ford is a Physical Education teacher from the UK, currently based in a bilingual school in Hangzhou, China. She has been teaching since 2015, and although early into her teaching journey, she has managed to deliver positive outcomes in middle management roles within the Physical Education department and the school's pastoral program. Rachel is also the founder of the 'Once Upon a PE Lesson' website, which focuses on using movement to promote a love and learning of language.

Rebecca Goode is an accomplished Deputy Headteacher who is currently based at a Thai international school in Bangkok. She has extensive international experience and possesses excellent intercultural skills developed firstly in the Royal Navy Marines, and extended through her work as an Orchestra Manager. Rebecca's success as an educator stems from her genuine passion for creating an inclusive, nurturing environment and child-led learning environment that has holistic development at its core.

Stacey Griffiths is a Health & Physical Education teacher at Singapore American School (SAS), who is passionate about building health and wellness programs for students as they transition beyond the school network. Originally from Australia, Stacey has taught in Australia, the UK, and Japan before relocating to Singapore. Throughout her 10 years of experience, she has gained skills in simplifying planning documents used in a variety of curriculum frameworks and personalising learning from all her students. Stacey has presented her teaching and learning practices at international conferences, including PHASE and EARCOS.

Natasha Hale is an international educator who has previously worked in schools in the UK, Borneo, and Taiwan and is now currently based in Russia as an IB MYP coordinator. With over 11 years of experience in teaching and leadership in Physical education, Health, and Sports Science, she has a proven track record for increasing student engagement through outstanding teaching. This, coupled with her expertise in child protection and safeguarding, gives Natasha a wide variety of tools to promote holistic student wellbeing.

Daniel Inman is an international educator currently based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where he works as an elementary counselor. Daniel has worked with kids for over 20 years, and he loves the connections he is able to build with them. He has presented at conferences in the USA, Hong Kong, and Dubai, thereby building meaningful professional and personal connections with educators around the world. Daniel's background in movement, through an interest in athletics and physical education teaching, provides him with a range of strategies to build positive connections with his students.

Dani Klinge is a Physical and Health Educator who originally comes from New Zealand. After 15 years of teaching internationally, she currently works in Shenzhen China as Learning Leader for Physical and Health Education. She has a passion for mindfulness and movement, inspiring all learners to discover movement activities that cultivate joy, freedom and connections with others. Her teaching and learning is interwoven through mindfulness education, social and emotional learning, as well as physical and health education classes. She is currently working through her yoga teacher training to bring deeper mind and body connections to her teaching.

Caren Melanie Ouma has been an educator and coach for over 30 years, having worked in national and international schools in Kenya and Japan. Currently teaching at the International School of Kenya, Caren draws from her rich experience in, among others, teaching Physical and Health Education, playing, umpiring, and coaching club, national and international Field Hockey, as well as membership of church youth and singing groups. All these have reinforced her belief in finding joy and wellness through play, gratitude, and giving. She brings to the JUGAR/LIFE Educational Advisory Board her diverse background and experience, with a deliberate focus on mental health and well-being.