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Mr James Cochran BA QTSDirector of Sport
James graduated in Social Studies and Physical Education from Cornerstone University, Michigan, USA. After playing professional basketball and teaching in Australia for two years, he moved to Kuwait in 2009, joined BSK a year later and became Director of Sport in 2011. James is currently studying for a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership from The College of New Jersey. His personal interests include playing and watching sports, coaching, hunting, fishing and travelling.
Email: jmc@bsk.edu.kw
Miss Alison Grice BA(Hons) QTSAssistant Director of Sport
Alison graduated from Manchester University in 2004 and taught Physical Education in the UK for five years before coming to Kuwait. Alison has many years experience in teaching PE at GCSE and A Level, and has also led a cultural cohesion through sport programme in New York. Alison is an experienced and talented netball player, coach and referee. In her spare time enjoys reading, shopping and going to the gym.
Email: alg@bsk.edu.kw
Miss Kimberly Cochran BSc(Hons)Physical Education Teacher
Kimberly graduated from Cornerstone University, Michigan, USA with a teaching qualification in Exercise Science and Coaching. She has been involved in fitness and coaching in the United States and was the Development Officer for Athletics Northern Territory, Australia. Kimberly has been in Kuwait since 2009. She is currently working towards a Masters Degree in Education through The College of New Jersey. Her personal interests include running, outdoor activities and travel.
Email: kic@bsk.edu.kw
Ms Ana de Sousa Rodrigues BSc(Hons) QTS MScPhysical Education Teacher
Ana graduated from the Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro in PE and Sport Sciences with QTS, before completing an MSc in Sport Psychology at Liverpool John Moores University. She is a Level 2 Coach in Rhythmic Gymnastics and Swimming. Ana has taught in Portugal and Britain, and has been an Associate Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology and Leadership at Sheffield Hallam University and the Great Britain Rugby Sevens Team Liaison at the World University Championship. Her personal interests include photography, music, geography and languages.
Email: and@bsk.edu.kw
Mr Calum Erskine BEd(Hons)Physical Education Teacher
Calum graduated with a degree in Physical Education from the University of Edinburgh in 2010. After playing semi-professional football and teaching for one year in Scotland, Calum moved to BSK in 2011. Calum has also worked as a professional football coach on the west coast of the USA, and plans to continue coaching the sport. His other interests include going to the gym, free running and music.
Email: cae@bsk.edu.kw
Mr Georgi Knjazev BA(Hons) MScPhysical Education Coach
Georgi graduated in Physical Education from the University of Cyril and Methodius, Skopje, Macedonia in 1998. After playing professional basketball throughout Europe for 15 years and the being on the Macedonian national basketball team for 11 years, he taught at the Physical Education High School in Skopje from 2002-2005. Georgi moved to Kuwait and joined BSK in 2005. In 2011 he obtained his Masters Degree in Sport Education (MSc in PE) from FON University, Macedonia. His personal interests include playing and watching sports, coaching and travelling.
Email: gek@bsk.edu.kw
Miss Lidija Knjazeva BA(Hons)Physical Education Coach
Lidija graduated in Physical Education from the University of Cyril and Methodius in Skopje, Macedonia in 1999. She was a professional basketball player and a member of the Macedonian national basketball team for ten years. From 2000-2004 she taught at the Physical Education High School in Skopje. In 2005, Lidija relocated to Kuwait and began her teaching tenure at BSK. Her personal interests include travelling, reading and swimming.
Email: lik@bsk.edu.kw