Kosta Lekanides

Kosta is currently a Deputy Headteacher and Head of Sixth Form at JESS, Dubai (UAE) where, for over a decade, he has taught History and Theory of Knowledge along with supporting many students with the Extended Essay process. Kosta is also a published author having written the IB Extended Essay Course Companion and co-authored the TOK Skills and Practice book (both with Oxford University Press). Having studied English, Greek, History and Politics at the University of Sydney, Australia, he has been a teacher of English, History and Theory of Knowledge for over 20 years in countries as culturally diverse as Japan, Australia and the United Arab Emirates, the latter of which he has called home for the last 18 years. In addition to his teaching and senior leadership roles, he has been a Workshop Leader for Theory of Knowledge, International Mindedness and the Extended Essay. He has a few cats.