Hey everyone! I’m Christopher, a Pre-K Special Education teacher based in Jeddah, KSA. My wife, Adelle (a massage therapist), and I moved out here to pursue my career in special ed. We’ve finally settled into a place we can truly call home, and honestly, I could see myself retiring here! When I’m not in the classroom playing with the pedagogy of play—which I’m equally excited to bring home for our 13-month-old daughter—you’ll find me staying active. I’m big into climbing, lifting, gymnastics-style training, and recently picked up Muay Thai boxing, which I’m loving. I also play drums in a local band while Adelle stays busy with her movie club. Excited to connect with you all!

Hello everyone! 👋 My name is Christopher Marinelli, and I am thrilled to join this community! I wanted to introduce myself and share a bit about my family's journey. My international teaching career has allowed my family to live and work all over the world , largely fueled by my our love for exploring and living abroad. We’ve put in a tremendous amount of hard work to get to where we are today , and I am incredibly proud that it has allowed us to secure a top-tier school support our growing family. We are currently on the brink of our next big adventure. In just a few weeks, we will be moving to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)! This will be our second time living in the Kingdom and our third chapter overall in the Middle East. Professionally, I specialize in Special Education. I have a deep interest and focus in: - Literacy - Numeracy - Learning disabilities - Where AI fits into education When she isn't busy managing our global moves, or raising our new beautiful baby girl my wife is a trained massage therapist. ] My goal here is twofold: I hope to learn an immense amount from all of you, but I also look forward to sharing my own experiences and providing real value to this group. I look forward to connecting and learning with you all! Safe travels to anyone else on the move!