Anna leads our CPD programme, drawing on her wealth of experience as an English and EAL teacher, leader and coach. She has worked in both UK and international schools and takes a research-informed approach to developing whole-school strategies that help EAL pupils succeed academically and personally.

Chris brings invaluable insights from working with EAL students in both UK and international schools. He has 20 years of teaching experience and has been part of senior leadership teams and accountable for curriculum development.

Emily supports teachers using FlashAcademy® and is well-placed to share insights on how to make the most of your subscription. She’ll appear occasionally to share specific examples of how you can use both paid and free resources from FlashAcademy® to support your EAL students.

Soofia empowers educational professionals with strategies that celebrate and support a whole-school approach to multilinguism. Her mission is to nurture an asset-based perspective on multilingualism, ensuring every learner’s linguistic background is viewed as a valued resource.

Joanna has over 15 years’ experience working with multilingual learners in primary, secondary and tertiary education. She has developed induction and support programmes to help students at all levels of English proficiency access the curriculum. She works closely with teachers and departments to embed effective EAL pedagogy and create inclusive learning environments.

Bethany has 14 years of experience in early years education and EAL leadership. She has worked in both the private and public sectors, gaining a broad understanding of different educational settings. She has taught in international schools in the Middle East and Nairobi, developing inclusive, language-rich curricula that support diverse learners. She also coordinates and mentors trainee teachers, helping to shape the next generation of educators.

Gemma is an experienced international educator specialising in EAL and multilingual education. Over the past 20 years, she has taught and led in primary, secondary and higher education settings across Italy, the UK, Hong Kong and the UAE. She is currently Head of Whole School EAL at a British curriculum school in Dubai, supporting teachers and students in creating inclusive learning environments.