Embassy News & Events

20 November 2007
Mrs. Diane Bodman Visits St.Paul's and All Hallows School, Haringey

Mrs. Diane Bodman discusses dissolving with a table of 11-year-olds in science class at the St. Paul’s and All Hallows Junior School in Tottenham.

On November 20 Mrs. Diane Bodman, wife of U.S. Secretary of Energy Samuel Bodman, visited St. Paul's and All Hallows School in Haringey, North East London. Mrs. Bodman was in the United Kingdom accompanying Secretary Bodman on an official visit. Mrs. Bodman visited the school to observe science lessons and talk with the students and staff in connection with her commitment to highlighting the importance of science and math education and careers.

Mrs. Bodman has been a strong supporter of initiatives such as the U.S. Department of Energy's National Science Bowl (PDF), which is a nationwide academic competition for U.S. secondary school students with the aim of motivating the next generation of scientists, engineers and educators critical to innovation and competitiveness in the 21st century. Speaking about her visit, Mrs. Bodman said: "Improving math and science skills is critical to the success of future generations around the world. It was a pleasure to meet with the students of St. Paul's and All Hallows School in London. I encouraged them to explore science and math careers and wished them all the best in their future endeavors."

St. Paul's and All Hallows School has participated in the U.S.-UK Fulbright Teacher Exchange. In 2003-04, teacher Joanne Beckles changed places with an American teacher from Smyrna, Georgia in the southern United States while her exchange partner taught at St. Paul's and All Hallows. The visit of Mrs. Bodman was a result of the school's continuing relationship with the United States Embassy in London as a result of participation in the Fulbright Teacher Exchange.

Commenting on the value of such high-profile visits and international connections for the school and its students, Head Teacher Ms. Sharon Easton said: "We were delighted to be asked to show Mrs. Bodman around our school. We are working towards a full international status award and welcome the opportunity for our pupils to learn more about the wider world."

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