Name: Dr Qasim Shaheen

Title: Year 4 Homeroom Teacher

Nationality: British

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Art & Design, Manchester Metropolitan University, United Kingdom
• Master of Arts in Art Museum & Gallery Studies, University of Leicester, United Kingdom
• Master of Arts in Novel Writing, University of Manchester, United Kingdom
• Bachelor of Arts in English Studies, Manchester Metropolitan University, United Kingdom
• Certificate for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
• Over 20 years of international school teaching experience

Qasim is a British artist, writer and educator from Manchester with over 20 years of experience in education, with 7 years in primary and secondary schools. As a teacher, Dr. Qasim has a strong reputation to develop confidence, imagination and aesthetic appreciation in his learners, drawing ideas of empowerment through collective and individual voices of students. He has also worked as artistic director and mentor at youth theatres. His works have also been internationally exhibited and featured on the British Council’s Theatre and Dance network which promotes the best of UK performing arts.