Rae Merrigan

MS Health Department Head, Jakarta Intercultural School

Rae Merrigan has been teaching internationally for over 10 years and currently teaches Health at Jakarta Intercultural School, Indonesia. Rae loves working with teens and tweens, aiming to empower them with the skills they need to live healthy, happy lives. She strives to make her classroom a safe space, where students feel valued, so that together they can tackle the important (and sometimes awkward) topics that are part of the Health classroom. Rae is a social-emotional learning (SEL) advocate, has her Master’s degree in Education for Sustainability, and believes in the transformative power of education to create a more compassionate and equitable world.

Upcoming Presentations

Real Skills for Real Choices: Empowering Students in ATOD Lessons

In this workshop, we will take a skills-based approach to a traditional ATOD unit.

Beyond the Classroom: Engaging Families in Middle School Health

In this workshop, we will explore various strategies for engaging our students' families to create strong partnerships.

Past Presentations

Strength in Connection: Integrating SEL Practices in Health and PE Classrooms

This workshop is designed to empower educators with the tools to create connections through SEL-centred classrooms. We'll delve into the skills and mindsets of SEL and how they contribute to the development of compassionate and inclusive classroom environments.