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CHLOE ARNOLD
T E AC HE RS I N P RO F I L E The academic life of Nudgee College is shaped by enthusiastic and highly-skilled teachers who are committed to bringing out the best in all students. Two such teachers who are helping to shape the next generation are Ms Chloe Arnold and Mr Tom Hughes. We sat down with them both for a Q+A to learn more about their careers as teachers and their journey at the College so far.
Chloe Arnold From the classroom to the Boarding Houses, Chloe has been an impactful addition to the College since joining us straight out of university in 2018.
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Not only is she an English and History teacher, she is also an Academic Coordinator and Waterford House supervisor in the Bathersby Boarding Village. What aspects of teaching do you find most rewarding and fulfilling? I think there is something so special in the role you get to play in helping students see things from a new and different perspective. Specifically, subjects like English and Humanities offer an opportunity to guide students
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in questioning ideas about the world they live in, providing them the skills needed to challenge stereotypes and harmful attitudes. I don’t think there is a greater gift than seeing students form their own independent world views and ultimately be better humans because of it. What do you find most challenging about teaching? The profession is constantly evolving and changing (for the better!), but it undeniably requires a lot of work and
