Teacher, Victoria Shanghai Academy Hong Kong
“In her recent talk at VSA, Ms Richey addressed over 500 students. Her engaging talk about shark conservation used the issue as a lens to talk about human impact on the ecology of the ocean, and our responsibility to live sustainably.
Ms Richey took a global issue and made it relatable to the students, providing concrete actions they can take within their own society and family. Her 30+ years living in Hong Kong comes through in the local knowledge present in the talk, and Chinese terms used to further engage the students. It was clear that she is an expert not just on sharks, but also on education (for example, linking the talk to IB schools and CAS).
With links to local activities, UN sustainable development goals, and the students’ own curriculum, this was more than just a talk about why sharks matter.”
Teacher, Victoria Shanghai Academy Hong Kong