Matthew Hagan

I am passionate about raising literacy skills among my students, and I am very proud of the successes that we have achieved at SCS in this area. Unsurprisingly, I love to read in my spare time; my favourite genres are historical fiction and dystopian. I also have a passion for learning and teaching and read extensively around this topic. I have found that this has allowed me to become more knowledgeable with regard to the science behind teaching and gives me the confidence to challenge myself to try new approaches in my practice that will enhance the progress of my students. As a committed lifelong learner, I recently completed a National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership (NPQSL) with University College London. Apart from this, I have a really keen interest in history and politics. I also love to explore the UAE; I tend to go off the beaten track and love nothing more than meandering down endless dirt tracks to see where I end up…much to my wife’s disapproval. As a native of Tyrone, I am also a keen supporter of Gaelic football. In addition to this, my children keep me very busy!