Dalton School Hong Kong

Shaun Porter

Welcome to Dalton School Hong Kong! It is a privilege to work alongside such passionate educators, parents, board members, and students. After spending the past 12 years as an educator in the New York City Department of Education and districts across the U.S. and Canada, I am honored to serve the Dalton families of Hong Kong.

I chose to leave New York City because DSHK offers a unique approach and philosophy that has the potential to transform the lives of its’ students, as well as the broader landscape of education across the world. Our founding board has crafted a powerful mission and vision, and it has assembled a diverse and talented team of educators to bring this transformation to life.

Shaun Porter
Principal
What makes DSHK so special? Through the Dalton plan and philosophy, students are the leaders, and it is our responsibility to trust their intelligence and build upon our students unlimited capacity. This alone allows us to dig deeper than standard curriculum allows and put human skills like creativity and empathy at the forefront. Additionally, DSHK recognizes the global dynamics of the world and uses a Dual Language model that gives students greater access to different people and cultures by valuing and developing bilingualism, biliteracy, high academic achievement, and socio-cultural competence. Furthermore, DSHK’s strong emphasis on Chinese culture and values ensures that our students will not only be leaders, but leaders with strong principles and compassion for others. Lastly, our child-centered approach provides each child with an individualized approach built upon strong relationships with adults and peers, an emphasis on developing the whole child, and a focus on engagement and rigor.

Our dedicated faculty and families, along with the founding board’s commitment to world class professional development, help DSHK realize this educational dream. It is with great hope and enthusiasm that we embark upon this transformational journey. I can’t wait to see where our students lead us next…