Teacher Talk
Featuring Mr. Hayden Wallis
Who we are...
1. Your name and position in Ajman Academy?
Hayden Wallis, Position: Head of PE / Pe & Science Teacher
2. Where are you from?
I am originally from the land down under - Australia
3. Do you have a family?
My family consists of my mum, dad, two sisters and a brother. I am the third of four children.
4. Your childhood nickname?
Haydos
5. What's your favourite food?
Burgers and Gyros
6. What are your hobbies?
Sport, Music, Adventure, Gardening
7. Where's your favourite place in the UAE?
Jebel Jais in RAK
8. Most memorable experience as a teacher so far?
Seeing the Grade 12 students that I had taught finally graduate
9. Can you share with us your funniest moment in your teaching career?
Playing pranks on staff from my old school. One particular time, we connected an air horn to another person’s chair and when he sat down it blew and scared him.
10. How about your most challenging moment in your teaching career?
Beginning at a new school in a new country
11. Who's your childhood hero?
Ricky Ponting (Australian Cricketer) and David Attenborough.
12. If you weren’t a teacher, what would you be?
Obviously a sports star!
Thank you so much Mr. Hayden for taking the time to have this interview with us!
Watch this space for another edition of "Teacher Talk" coming to you next week