Kay brings a wealth of experience with a proven record of excellence in educational leadership over the last 31 years.

Kay has a strong academic foundation, holding an MA in Education, NPQH, and PGCE from the University of Plymouth. She also earned a BA Honours degree in History and Politics from the University of York.

Kay has consistently demonstrated a dedication to fostering academic excellence. She has held leadership roles as the Head of School and Principal in schools with over 800 students. Under her leadership, schools have achieved outstanding pass rates in international examinations, maintaining a 97-100% pass rate.

Kay’s commitment to academic excellence goes beyond examinations. She has experience implementing the English National Curriculum Strategic Plan, monitoring and appraising staff to ensure effective teaching and learning, and overseeing Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programmes for her schools. She has also successfully led schools through a British Schools Overseas inspection and their re-accreditation process.

Beyond academics, Kay fosters a vibrant multicultural learning environment. Her experience spans across all school levels, working with children from 3 – 18 years old. Her dedication to student well-being is evident where she has led initiatives such as introducing a partnership with a university for Peer Counselling.

Kay’s authorship of numerous articles, books, and materials for the educational field demonstrates her ongoing commitment to improving educational practices. Additionally, her experience as an International Principal in China showcases her ability to adapt and excel in diverse educational environments.

Her values align well with TTA’s commitment to fostering well-rounded learners who contribute positively to local and global communities. We are confident that Kay’s leadership will enrich our school community and empower our students to thrive.

Born in County Armagh in the north of Ireland, Christopher Mc Entee has been actively involved in education for over 20 years. He began his career at the University of Brighton in the UK where he trained as a Primary practitioner across the entire Primary phase. Christopher has worked as class teacher and Key Stage Leader across Primary in both International and UK school settings in South Korea, the UAE and now Malaysia.

Christopher has a proven track record for inspiring high-level attainment from Primary pupils, having received recognition from the Secretary of State for Education in the UK for outstanding Key Stage 2 SATS results. Christopher is passionate about leading change for improvement across education and is keen to maximise each pupil’s potential, both academically and socially.

Christopher holds a BSc Hons in Social Psychology, combined with a Post Graduate Certificate in Primary Education in addition to a Post Graduate Certificate in the teaching of Primary Mathematics. Christopher completed his NPQML at the University of London in 2016. Keen to develop teachers, Christopher worked as Key Stage Leader and Primary Mathematics Co Ordinator at a National Teaching Alliance school in the UK for 8 years. During this period, he delivered professional development for other schools and has also been employed by Pearson Ed Excel as an assessment associate, thereby gaining extensive understanding of Primary assessment procedures.

A keen learner himself, Christopher loves reading and travelling to explore and understand other cultures. Christopher has undertaken extensive travel with his wife Rhian and young children, Olivia and Jesse. Christopher is an enthusiastic hiker and cyclist and is a regular traveller along the Camino de Santiago in Spain which he has navigated on more than 15 occasions. Further interests include sport and live music.