Robbie Beecher: All We Ask from Students Is to Arrive with Open Mind

Mr Robbie Beecher Cmgr.  FCMI. Cert. Ed. is the newly appointed Principal of the American English Academy, Sofia and a member of the Board of Directors of the school. He is an Anglo-American dual national with over 30 years of experience in Education and Training.

He has been a senior manager within Colleges and National Education & Training providers managing up to 60 staff, 40 Colleges and budgets up to £17m with over 2,700 learners.

When joining the team of the American English Academy, Robbie said: "I am immensely proud to have been appointed as Principal of this very special school. I look forward to working with the excellent team that exists within the American English Academy and working with the board to raise the Academy's standards to benchmarking outcomes for its learners and stakeholders."

The American English Academy is a fully accredited K-12 American international school which was established in Sofia in 1992.

Mr. Beecher, what should students expect of the new school year?

All we ask from our students is to arrive with an open mind, to hold high expectations of themselves and others, to never give up, to be challenging, to be respectful to each other, enjoy every moment of the community in which they belong, and above all have a huge amount of fun!

Taking over as Principal, which is the first challenge you will have to address?

As with taking over most new roles personal challenges are immense. Within AEA my first challenge will be to establish a rapport with the community and stakeholders of the School and add a true value to the community. This will include the development of a 'Parent Teacher Organization'. In terms of...