The Jugar Life Team
Dale Sidebottom
CEO, JUGAR|LIFEDale Sidebottom is a full-time play consultant, and the founder of Energetic Education and JUGAR LIFE. He uses his 20+ years of experience in the education and fitness sectors to educate schools, clubs, families, and corporations on the relationship between daily play and enhanced mental health and wellbeing. Dale is the author of ‘All Work No Play, the host of the top rating ‘Energetic Radio’ podcast, and a popular TEDx speaker.
Dr. Craig Daly
Advisory Board Chair / JAG BAG CreatorCraig Daly, Ph.D. is an educational consultant based in Shenzhen, China, and currently serves as the chair of the JUGAR|LIFE Educational Advisory Board. An educator for over 30 years, he uses his extensive experience gained as a teacher, school administrator, and lead university academic as a platform to advocate for increased institutional awareness of student and staff well-being initiatives.
Kris Daly
JAG BAG Creator / Board MemberOriginally from the Gold Coast in Australia, Kris Daly is a globally renowned international school teacher and leader, who brings her extensive expertise and passion for student wellbeing to the JAG BAG team. Trained initially as a homeroom teacher with a specialisation in early childhood education, she has delivered positive outcomes for students and staff for over 3o years.
Laura Davies
Board MemberLaura Davies is currently the Head of PE at a British International School in Thailand. She has a particular interest in inclusion and is pursuing a doctorate focusing on international school provision for students with SEND. Alongside her teaching role, Laura is a member of the PhysEquity (previously BAMEPE) collective, a social change movement with a vision of equitable physical education.
Rachel Ford
Board MemberRachel Ford is a Physical Education teacher from the UK, currently based in a bilingual school in Hangzhou, China. She has been teaching since 2015, and although early into her teaching journey, she has managed to deliver positive outcomes in middle management roles within the Physical Education department and the school's pastoral program. Rachel is also the founder of the 'Once Upon a PE Lesson' website, which focuses on using movement to promote a love and learning of language.
Rebecca Goode
Board MemberRebecca Goode is an accomplished Deputy Headteacher who is currently based at a Thai international school in Bangkok. She has extensive international experience and possesses excellent intercultural skills developed firstly in the Royal Navy Marines, and extended through her work as an Orchestra Manager. Rebecca's success as an educator stems from her genuine passion for creating an inclusive, nurturing environment and child-led learning environment that has holistic development at its core.
Stacey Griffiths
Board MemberStacey Griffiths is a Health & Physical Education teacher at Singapore American School (SAS), who is passionate about building health and wellness programs for students as they transition beyond the school network. Originally from Australia, Stacey has taught in Australia, the UK, and Japan before relocating to Singapore. Throughout her 10 years of experience, she has gained skills in simplifying planning documents used in a variety of curriculum frameworks and personalising learning from all her students. Stacey has presented her teaching and learning practices at international conferences, including PHASE and EARCOS.
Natasha Hale
Board MemberNatasha Hale is an international educator who has previously worked in schools in the UK, Borneo, and Taiwan and is now currently based in Russia as an IB MYP coordinator. With over 11 years of experience in teaching and leadership in Physical education, Health, and Sports Science, she has a proven track record for increasing student engagement through outstanding teaching. This, coupled with her expertise in child protection and safeguarding, gives Natasha a wide variety of tools to promote holistic student wellbeing.
Dr. Sadie Hollins
Board MemberDr. Sadie Hollins is a Head of Sixth Form based at a British Curriculum International School in Thailand. She also is the creator of the WISEducation Wellbeing Blog and Podcast, and the Editor of the Wellbeing in International Schools Magazine.
Daniel Inman
Board MemberDaniel Inman is an international educator currently based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where he works as an elementary counselor. Daniel has worked with kids for over 20 years, and he loves the connections he is able to build with them. He has presented at conferences in the USA, Hong Kong, and Dubai, thereby building meaningful professional and personal connections with educators around the world. Daniel's background in movement, through an interest in athletics and physical education teaching, provides him with a range of strategies to build positive connections with his students.
Mat Jones
Board MemberMathew (Mat) Jones is the Head of PE, based at an international school in the UK. Over the past 8 years, he has taught and led departments in the UK, Beijing, and Singapore. Curriculum development is a passion, and he draws from a variety of curricula to create the best fit for his students. Before teaching, Mat played professional/semi-professional Rugby union whilst coaching Rugby union and Track at an international school in London. In addition, Mat is also a qualified World Rugby Level 3 referee and has officiated as an assistant referee at World 7's, Super Rugby, and Rapid Rugby events.
Dani Klinge
Board MemberDani Klinge is a Physical and Health Educator who originally comes from New Zealand. After 15 years of teaching internationally, she currently works in Shenzhen China as Learning Leader for Physical and Health Education. She has a passion for mindfulness and movement, inspiring all learners to discover movement activities that cultivate joy, freedom and connections with others. Her teaching and learning is interwoven through mindfulness education, social and emotional learning, as well as physical and health education classes. She is currently working through her yoga teacher training to bring deeper mind and body connections to her teaching.
Caren Ouma
Board MemberCaren Melanie Ouma has been an educator and coach for over 30 years, having worked in national and international schools in Kenya and Japan. Currently teaching at the International School of Kenya, Caren draws from her rich experience in, among others, teaching Physical and Health Education, playing, umpiring, and coaching club, national and international Field Hockey, as well as membership of church youth and singing groups. All these have reinforced her belief in finding joy and wellness through play, gratitude, and giving. She brings to the JUGAR/LIFE Educational Advisory Board her diverse background and experience, with a deliberate focus on mental health and well-being.
Greg Thurlow
Board MemberMathew (Mat) Jones is the Head of PE, based at an international school in the UK. Over the past 8 years, he has taught and led departments in the UK, Beijing, and Singapore. Curriculum development is a passion, and he draws from a variety of curricula to create the best fit for his students. Before teaching, Mat played professional/semi-professional Rugby union whilst coaching Rugby union and Track at an international school in London. In addition, Mat is also a qualified World Rugby Level 3 referee and has officiated as an assistant referee at World 7's, Super Rugby, and Rapid Rugby events.