Mrs Katie McMillan

Mrs McMillan, from Hertfordshire, UK, is an experienced educator with a strong passion for holistic teaching and inspiring her students. She holds a degree in Psychology from Loughborough University and obtained her General Primary (age 5-11) PGCE-QTS from the “Outstanding” Billericay Educational Consortium in 2013. After teaching in schools across Hertfordshire for five years, she joined DBS as a Key Stage 2 teacher in 2018, motivated by the school’s philosophy of nurturing a genuine love of learning.

Mrs McMillan’s teaching approach is characterised by her vibrant and enthusiastic attitude. She tailors her lessons to suit her students’ unique personalities, aiming to positively engage, stimulate, and inspire them to achieve their fullest potential. As the Science Coordinator, Mrs McMillan is deeply passionate about promoting STEAM education, providing learners with an in-depth understanding of the world around them, while also developing their critical thinking skills to actively and purposefully cultivate personal growth. Mrs McMillan always encourages children to be ambitious explorers and effective problem solvers, equipping them with the skills to succeed in any field and empowering them to confidently navigate the ever-changing landscape of the future. She also leads the Y3-6 CREST awards club throughout the academic year, a UK-accredited programme that fosters a scientific and engineering mindset in young students.

In addition to her teaching expertise, Mrs McMillan is fully trilingual, fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese. Outside of school, she actively seeks opportunities to apply and expand her knowledge and appreciation of different languages, cultures, and cuisines.