What excites you most about coming into work each day? Knowing that I am going to have interesting discussions and that I am going to spend time with cool people!

What’s your life philosophy/motto in life? The Socratic “know thyself”.

What luxury would you have on a desert island? An empty notebook, to write down thoughts.

If you could choose one superhuman ability what would it be? Not gaining any weight even if I eat all the gelato.

Where is the best place you’ve travelled to and why? Peru, and especially the 4-day Inca trail ending in Machu Picchu. Lots of life lesson learned.

What would your theme song be? Weird fishes by Radiohead.

What’s your favourite film and why? Federico Fellini’s 8 ½. For how it explores self-doubt, anxiety, search of identity. For how it all ends with the characters joining ends in a big circle on a sandy beach.

What food will you absolutely not, under any circumstances, eat?
Pineapple on pizza / Ketchup on pasta.

If you could be any cartoon character who would you be? Goku from Dragon Ball. Especially for the hair!

What is the best thing about the RGS? That’s not easy to nail down because there are so many positives about working here. The boys are a joy to teach, and the staff are kind, supportive and professional at all times. It’s a really rewarding place to work.

What’s your life philosophy? Treasure those you love; family and friends are so important.

What luxury would you have on a desert island? It has to be a surfboard!

What animal most reflects your personality? I like to think a Springer Spaniel (we have one, he’s a joy) – very loving and loyal, needs lots of exercise but knows how to relax in between.

Do you have any phobias? Confined spaces! Went on a potholing experience once on my brother’s stag weekend, it was horrible, and I couldn’t wait to get out!

What’s the strangest thing in your fridge at the moment? Well that’s subjective! It could be the Truffle Mayonnaise but equally the bottles of Sunscreen.

What is your favourite ice cream flavour? Salted caramel.

What food will you absolutely not, under any circumstances, eat? The food I definitely would not eat, even if paid, is a Durian fruit- the smell!

What’s the best thing about the RGS? The RGS community is fantastic to be a part of and I am delighted to be able to work with such conscientious and enthusiastic students.

What’s your life philosophy/motto in life? Embrace opportunity, persevere and above all be kind.

What is the best place you’ve travelled to and why? Mexico, it is a beautiful country seeped in history with so much to see and do, and the people are very friendly.

What’s you most interesting hobby? I love to bake and decorate cakes. I’m not brilliant at it but I love to think of a theme and decorate a cake in that theme.

What is your favourite ice cream flavour? Mint choc chip

What food will you absolutely not eat? Chicken feet! Having tried them once when travelling I would definitely not eat them again.

Bob leads the growth of RGS family schools. He is responsible for originating, developing and supporting our overseas partnerships.

Bob is highly experienced in international education. He has spent 15 years on senior leadership teams at high achieving UK schools, following 15 years of investment banking expertise with global market-leading institutions.

When did you join the RGS? February 2022

What’s the best thing about the RGS? Every day is different, it’s a vibrant and warm community, and the lunches are fantastic!

What’s your life philosophy/motto in life? You change the world by being yourself.

If you were allowed one dream perk, what would it be? A siesta!

What luxury would you have on a desert island? Art supplies – to paint the landscape and pass the time!

What animal most reflects your personality? A dolphin; I recently learnt they can be introverts.

If you could choose one superhuman ability what would it be? To fly, because the views would be great and I’d love the convenience of bypassing traffic.

Where is the best place you’ve travelled to and why? Alberobello in Italy; the rows of Trulli (dry stone huts) are Trulli beautiful.

What’s your most interesting/unusual hobby? Clay sculpting animal lamps.

Do you have any phobias? Spiders or any other insects that scurry.

Which actor/actress would you get to play you in a film of your life? Sandra Bullock.

When did you join the RGS? September 2023

What excites you most about coming into work each day? I look forward to working with exceptionally thoughtful and motivated students. It is a joy to be able to shape their understanding and enrich their appreciation of what is around them.

What’s your life philosophy/motto in life? Always remember people at their best.

If you were allowed one dream perk, what would it be? I would have my dog, Winston, with me in school. He would be an excellent emotional support dog!

What luxury would you have on a desert island? A snorkel to explore/eat the local marine life.

If you could choose one superhuman ability what would it be? That’s a tricky one… I like the idea of being able to teleport, but I’d also like to be able to enjoy the journey, so I’d say being able to fly.

Where is the best place you’ve travelled to and why? I did a road trip with my brother through Florida ending up in Miami. The contrast between seeing alligators on an airboat in the Everglades and then staying in a cool hotel on Miami Beach was awesome.

What would your theme song be? Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now by Starship

What’s your most interesting/unusual hobby? I play rugby fives.

What’s your favourite film and why? My favourite film is About Time. It’s the perfect Sunday night film to restore your perspective and encourage you to make the most of each day, even at difficult or unenjoyable times.

What’s the strangest thing in your fridge at the moment? Half a cabbage sprouting another cabbage.

What is your favourite ice-cream flavour? Pistachio.

Which actor/actress would you get to play you in a film of your life? Tom Hiddleston.

What food will you absolutely not, under any circumstances, eat? Dijon mustard.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss opportunities, do get in touch.

t: +44 (0)1483 880600

e: enquiries@rgsgi.co.uk

Rebecca is a key contact with all of our family of schools organising and facilitating the many meetings, projects and trips by both students and staff.

Chris works closely with our partners to develop the relationship with RGS Guildford to ensure strong and successful partnerships.