Profile:
Dr. Brown joined Renaissance College in 2009. He brings to the community over 25 years of service to education in several capacities, including IB teacher, DP coordinator, principal and deputy superintendent. He was born and raised in New York City, but spent most of his career in Tampa Bay, Florida. In his spare time, he enjoys travelling, hiking, running and swimming.
Educational Credentials:
BA, MSc, EdD
Harry Brown
Principal
Senior Leadership
Profile:
Mr. Doucette is originally from Prince Edward Island, Canada. He has worked in Hong Kong since 2002, in various kindergartens and primary schools, as a teacher, Head Teacher, PYP Coordinator and Vice Principal. Mr. Doucette is a member of the IB Educator Network (workshop leader), an IB School Visiting Team Member, and a qualified Performance Coach. When not spending time with his wife and three young children, he enjoys reading, exercising, and travelling.
Educational Credentials:
Bachelor of Arts (Political Studies), Master of Arts (Political Science), Masters in Education (Primary Education)
Jason Doucette
Head of Primary
Senior Leadership
Profile:
Mr. Wheeler joined Renaissance College in 2011. He was born in Trinidad, West Indies. Before joining Renaissance, he was the Head of Middle School at King George V School. Previously he taught at Hampstead School in London. He is a keen musician and enjoys playing the bass guitar in particular.
Geoff Wheeler
Head of Secondary
Senior Leadership
Profile:
Ms Anney Chan is originally from Hong Kong, and after a few years working in the Aviation Industry, she joined ESF in 2008 as an HR Executive at the ESF headquarters.
She then became an HR Officer at Harrow International School of Hong Kong before returning to the ESF family in 2013 as an HR and Finance Manager of Renaissance College.
After 11 successful years, she is taking over as a Business Manager to oversee all college operations, including finance and facilities.
Ms Chan approaches HR with a focus on wellbeing and DEI initiatives, emphasizing financial management efficiency and sustainability at the school.
She is currently completing an MBA at the University of South Australia.
Anney Chan
Business Manager
Senior Leadership
Profile:
Ms. Davey-Peel joined Renaissance College in 2018. Originally from the UK, she has worked in the educational sector in England, Dubai and Hong Kong. Her subject specialisms are Film and Global Politics. Having trained and worked in Further Education in England, her focus lies in preparing students for their ‘next steps’ and in completing her Masters in Education for Social Justice, enabling her to indulge in an understanding of the transformative nature of education. Outside of the school environment, she enjoys travelling, running, dragon boating and freediving.
Jess Davey-Peel
Vice-Principal, Secondary
Senior Leadership
Profile:
This is now my 9th year in Hong Kong, and I'm really excited to be joining RCHK as a Science teacher and Vice Principal! I'm originally from the UK and have two little dogs that I love to run around in the hills of Hong Kong with. Otherwise, you can find me enjoying the sea - kayaking, paddle boarding, or boating, tending to my very small vegetable garden, or with my nose in a book. I'm very much looking forward to meeting all members of the RCHK community very soon!
Jennifer Whitehair
Vice Principal, Secondary; Science Teacher
Senior Leadership
Profile:
Ryan is originally from Sheffield in England but has been teaching internationally for the last 13 years in both the Middle East and Mainland China. Ryan has specialised in pastoral care and student wellbeing for the last decade and continues this in his role at RCHK. Ryan lives in Hong Kong with his wife and son and is looking forward to exploring the wonderful diversity of living in Hong Kong. In his spare time Ryan enjoys visiting the cinema, reading comic books and watching his beloved Sheffield Wednesday Football Club.
Ryan Copley
Vice Principal, Secondary; Mathematics Teacher
Senior Leadership
Profile:
Stu Lowe joined Renaissance College in 2023 after 17 years working in Hong Kong with ESF. He is passionate about students learning through creative invention and has worked as a class teacher, head of technology and as an edtech advisor across ESF schools. Outside of school, making and tinkering are still a big part of his life. He also enjoys travelling with his family, cooking and gaming.
Stu Lowe
Vice Principal - Learning Technologies
Senior Leadership
Profile:
Dr Stephanie Howdle-Lang was born in the UK and, after spending six years in the Middle East, settled in Hong Kong. Her doctoral research has significantly contributed to understanding child wellbeing in educational settings, particularly within Hong Kong.
Outside of her professional life, Stephanie loves revisiting familiar countries and exploring new ones, especially with friends and family. She enjoys spending time outdoors, particularly near the sea, and is a keen swimmer who looks forward to the outdoor pool season in Hong Kong.
Educational Credentials:
BA (Hons) History and Drama, PGCE QTS Primary, MSc Educational Leadership, Doctor of Education
Stephanie Howdle-Lang
Vice-Principal, Primary
Senior Leadership
Profile:
Ms. Ferrari is originally from Birkenhead, a town near Liverpool in the UK. However, she started her teaching career in state education in London, where she also was responsible for the teaching and learning of Mathematics across the school. Since moving to Hong Kong in 2010, Ms. Ferrari has enjoyed the transition to inquiry-based learning, become a facilitator of writing workshops and completed her Masters's Degree in Educational leadership. In her first degree, Ms. Ferrari studied Zoology, and this is still a passion of hers. She is most happy when appreciating animals in their place in the natural world. She also enjoys reading, hiking, cooking and spending time with her husband and dog.
Educational Credentials:
MSc, BSc (Hons), PGCE QTS Primary
Joanne Ferrari
Vice-Principal, Primary
Senior Leadership
Steve Brown
Vice Principal, Primary
Senior Leadership