New Teachers of Middle School 2026/27: Mr. Hope

Mr. Hope teaches grade 8 HPE. He has been teaching for 26 years. He was born and raised in New Zealand. Before coming to AES, he lived in China, Australia, and New Zealand. #1- Any fun facts about you? “No, but I’ve done Hawaiian cultural dancing in the past”. #2- If you could have another job, what would it be? “Helping young people at risk.” #3- How long have you been teaching HPE? “This is my 4th year teaching HPE; however, before being an HPE teacher, I taught math.” #4 - What's your favorite sport? “Rugby” #5-What is your dream job? “Be self-employed and help less fortunate people through retail sales or designing tops and selling them.” #6- What are your hobbies? “Reading, playing the guitar, and traveling with my family.” Read more of #MeetNewTeachers. Read more by #Maja #Katelyn #Athena