Rod Hill

各位羅東ACES的朋友們，大家好：
我是 Rod。37 年前，我從澳洲來到台灣，從此便深深愛上了這片美麗的土地與這裡熱情的人民。我在這裡遇見了我的妻子，我們在 22 年前步入禮堂，並在兩年後迎來了我們的女兒。
自 2007 年起，我便在ACES體系深耕。這些年來，我參與了許多核心工作，包括課程研發、師資培訓、試卷編撰，以及入學測驗與英檢（GEPT）的評估。現在，我懷著無比興奮的心情，正式接任羅東ACES的校長一職。
在台灣生活的歲月中，我沉浸於豐富的在地文化。除了學習中文，我也修習太極拳，並對單車運動充滿熱情。我迫不及待想騎著單車，去探索宜蘭的大街小巷與自然美景。
我和 Gary 是相識 17 年的摯友。當他邀請我加入羅東分校時，我深感榮幸也充滿期待。我由衷希望能承襲好友 Gary 的優秀傳統，把這份志業做得盡善盡美。我很期待能認識大家，並與羅東ACES這個大家庭的每一位成員見面。
Rod Hill 誠摯敬上

Hello Luodong ACES, my name is Rod. I came to Taiwan from Australia 37 years ago and fell in love with this beautiful country and its amazing people. I met my wife here and got married 22 years ago. Our daughter was born 2 years later.

I have been working at ACES since 2007. I have been involved in many aspects of ACES – curriculum development, teacher training, test writing, performing placement tests and GEPT. Now, I am excited to become the principal of Luodong ACES.

Over the years living in Taiwan, I have enjoyed many aspects of Taiwanese culture. In addition to learning the Chinese language, I have also learned Taichi and have a keen interest in cycling. I can’t wait to explore the many paths that Yilan has to offer.

Gary and I have been very good friends for 17 years. When he kindly offered me the chance to become involved with the Luodong school, I was both honored and eager. I just hope that I can do as good a job as my dear friend Gary. I’m very excited to get to know you all and see more of the Luodong ACES family.

Sincerely

Rod Hill

Firoz Gina

你好，我是Firoz。我出生在英國倫敦。我母親是台灣人，父親是印度裔英國人。我們於2012年來到台灣。自2015年以來，我一直在教台灣兒童英語。來台灣教書讓我發現了一種全新有趣的文化和生活方式，給我一種樂觀的印象，讓我能夠開心的在台灣生活並認識台灣和這裡的人。我會說流利的英語和國語。就我的各型而言，我是一個熱情，友善，隨和的人。我喜歡看電影，聽音樂，健身和旅行。

我意識到我有多喜歡教孩子們英語，這是我的熱情。由於孩子的個性和能力都不同，我相信對孩子有耐心對於一位老師來說是非常重要的。我希望學生們喜歡學習英語，而不是把它看成是一件苦差事。

看到我的學生在英語能力方面取得進步是對我的獎勵，因為如果想要未來更成功，英文是一定要會的一種語言。我真的很喜歡在台灣，教英文是我長遠的規劃。

Hello, I’m Firoz. I was born in London, England. My mother is Taiwanese, and my father is British Indian. We came to Taiwan in 2012. I’ve been teaching English to Taiwanese children since 2015. Coming to Taiwan to teach allowed me to discover a whole new interesting culture and lifestyle, and it gave me an optimistic impression so that I could enjoy and understand this country and the people here. I am fluent in both English and Mandarin. In terms of my character, I’m an enthusiastic, friendly, and easy-going person. I enjoy watching movies, listening to music, working out and traveling.

It didn’t take me long to realize how much I enjoy teaching children English. It is my passion. I believe being patient with children is so important for a teacher, due to their different personalities and abilities. I want students to enjoy learning English, not to see it as a chore.

It feels rewarding to see my students progress in their English ability, because it is a must know language to benefit and achieve more in life. I really enjoy being in Taiwan and I want to continue teaching as a career for the long run.