At UISZ , we are dedicated to nurturing the holistic development and emotional wellbeing of our students. We are thrilled to introduce Lindsey Walsh, our incoming School Counselor and Deputy Head of Boarding, who brings a wealth of experience and a passion for creating a supportive and nurturing boarding environment. 

在增城誉德莱外籍人员子女学校，我们致力于培养学生的全面发展和情感健康。我们非常高兴地向大家介绍学校新任顾问兼寄宿部副总监Lindsey Walsh。

A Depth of Experience
丰富的经验

Lindsey Walsh joins our school community as a seasoned counselor and boarding practitioner with an impressive seven years of experience in the field of boarding. Her expertise lies not only in counseling but also in fostering a home-like atmosphere within boarding houses. Through her unwavering dedication, Lindsey has become known for creating spaces where students feel valued, supported, and empowered. 

Lindsey老师作为一名经验丰富的辅导员和寄宿实践者加入了我们的学校社区，她在寄宿领域拥有令人印象深刻的七年经验。她的专长不仅在于辅导，还在于在寄宿家庭中营造家庭般的氛围。通过她的不懈努力，Lindsey 特别擅长创造让学生感到被重视、被支持和被赋权的空间。

Championing Positive Education
倡导积极教育

Lindsey’s approach is grounded in the principles of positive education and solutions-focused practice. Her belief in the power of a positive mindset and proactive problem-solving aligns perfectly with our school’s commitment to holistic student development. With a focus on socio-emotional support and academic mentoring, Lindsey is dedicated to guiding our MYP and IB students, aged 14 to 19, towards a path of personal growth and academic success.

Lindsey老师的教学方法以积极教育和注重解决方案的实践原则为基础。她坚信积极心态和主动解决问题的力量，这与我校致力于学生全面发展的理念不谋而合。Lindsey 专注于社会情感支持和学业辅导，致力于引导我校 14 至 19 岁的 MYP 和 IB 学生走向个人成长和学业成功之路。

Academic Pursuits and Achievements
学术追求与成就

Lindsey’s commitment to her field is reflected in her academic pursuits. She is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Psychology from Liverpool University. Her academic journey is adorned with accolades, including a Master’s Degree in Anthropology and Environmental Sciences (graduated Cum Laude) and an Honours Degree in Psychology from Rhodes University. She also earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (graduated Cum Laude) from the University of South Africa.

Lindsey 对其专业领域的投入体现在她的学术追求上。她目前正在攻读利物浦大学的心理学硕士学位。她的学术历程充满荣誉，包括罗德大学人类学与环境科学硕士学位（以优等成绩毕业）和心理学荣誉学位。她还获得了南非大学心理学文学学士学位（以优等成绩毕业）。

A Global Journey
全球之旅

Lindsey’s journey has taken her around the world, from Berlin to Moscow to South Africa, where she has contributed her expertise to various educational institutions. She provided socio-emotional support and academic mentoring to MYP and IB students in Berlin while also taking on the roles of Cross Country and Basketball Coach. Her time at Letovo School in Moscow involved offering pastoral and well-being training to boarding staff and serving on the well-being committee. Prior to her international experiences, she served as a House Parent in South Africa and even volunteered as psychiatric support at Valkenberg Psychiatric Hospital.

从柏林到莫斯科再到南非，Lindsey的足迹遍布世界各地，她为不同的教育机构贡献了自己的专业知识。她在柏林为 MYP 和 IB 学生提供社会情感支持和学术指导，同时还担任越野赛和篮球教练。在莫斯科莱托沃学校（Letovo School）工作期间，她为寄宿员工提供教牧和福利培训，并担任福利委员会成员。在此之前，她曾在南非担任过宿舍家长，甚至还在瓦尔肯贝格精神病院担任过精神科志愿者。

Personal Touch
个人爱好

Outside of her professional life, Lindsey’s personal life is marked by her love for the outdoors, with running being her favorite hobby. She is married to Nicholas Heymans, an experienced boarding practitioner with a decade of boarding experience.

在职业生活之外，Lindsey 的个人生活还体现在她对户外活动的热爱上，跑步是她最喜欢的业余爱好。她的丈夫Nicholas Heymans老师是一位拥有十年寄宿经验的资深寄宿总监。

Looking Ahead
展望未来

Lindsey Walsh and her husband Nicholas are excited to join the UISZ team and contribute their expertise to the wellbeing and boarding experience of our students. Their shared commitment to creating a positive and nurturing environment aligns perfectly with our school’s values. We eagerly anticipate their arrival and the positive impact they will undoubtedly make within our school community.

Lindsey Walsh和她的丈夫Nicholas Heymans很高兴能加入国际学校的团队，为学生的健康和寄宿生活贡献自己的专业知识。他们共同致力于营造一个积极向上的育人环境，这与我校的价值观不谋而合。我们热切地期待着他们的到来，期待着他们无疑将对我们的学校社区产生积极的影响。