Hello all, my name is Ryan Coates, and I am the Head of Performing Arts at King Solomon High School in Ilford. I am currently teaching Eduqas Drama and Music at all levels. Prior to teaching, I worked in costume design and adult education. I hold a bachelor’s degree in both Theatre Studies and Teaching.

I believe that drama Matters because it gives us the opportunity to tell and explore stories other than our own. We get to learn about the human experience in more depth and get to understand how to empathise.