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The accidental teacher: how teaching changed my life’s direction

Posted by: Kieran Anderson, Posted on: 17 June 2025 - Categories: Inspiring teachers, Professional Development

Kieran Anderson, English teacher at The Grangefield Academy, talks about how teaching wasn't his original plan, but became his passion and purpose.

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