Introducing Dr. Daniel Koch
“I’m delighted to be joining such an excellent school, with an outstanding history and an exciting future ahead. I have a real passion for education, for supporting pupils to progress academically and to develop and grow into confident, caring adults who will have a positive impact on the future. I am looking forward to getting to know as many alumni as possible and hearing how you would like to be involved in your School today.”
When did you first realise you wanted to become a teacher?
I’ve known as long as I can remember.
What are you most looking forward to at Loughborough Grammar School?
Getting to know as many people as I can!
Getting to know as many people as I can!
How are you and your family settling into Loughborough? Have you been able to explore the area and campus?
We’re settling in well. Everyone has been very friendly. I have been exploring the campus with Mr Weitzel and have been out nearly every day on my bike getting to know this beautiful part of England.
We’re settling in well. Everyone has been very friendly. I have been exploring the campus with Mr Weitzel and have been out nearly every day on my bike getting to know this beautiful part of England.
We hear you have bunnies – what are their names and will they be visiting the School? Any plans to expand the animal family?
Their names are Casper and Bluebell – they will visit, but they’re a bit shy. No plans at the moment for more pets, but I do love animals, so who knows!
Their names are Casper and Bluebell – they will visit, but they’re a bit shy. No plans at the moment for more pets, but I do love animals, so who knows!
What do you love most about History?
The way it excites my imagination.
The way it excites my imagination.
Your children will be starting at Fairfield – are they excited?
They’re really looking forward to it. The staff and the other children there made them feel very welcome on their previous visits.
They’re really looking forward to it. The staff and the other children there made them feel very welcome on their previous visits.
If you could have dinner with anyone, past or present, who would it be and why?
Tough one. I’d probably choose Abraham Lincoln, a great leader and a great man.
Tough one. I’d probably choose Abraham Lincoln, a great leader and a great man.
What other areas of school life are you looking forward to being involved in?
All aspects. I love sport, academic life, the arts, CCF, Duke of Edinburgh, you name it.
All aspects. I love sport, academic life, the arts, CCF, Duke of Edinburgh, you name it.
Do you have any hobbies that keep you busy in your spare time?
I do triathlons so love swimming, biking and running. I also enjoy historical research (I have a new book coming out next year on the history of New York State, where I grew up), and languages.
I do triathlons so love swimming, biking and running. I also enjoy historical research (I have a new book coming out next year on the history of New York State, where I grew up), and languages.
What are you most proud of – this could either be within your career or personally.
My family!
My family!