I am originally from London. I studied Linguistics at University College London (UCL), and went on to complete a Master’s degree in Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition at the University of Oxford. I spent over 10 years teaching in private schools before joining the Centre d’Études et Travaux Montessori.

 

What drew me to this unique farm  was the opportunity to work with adolescents in a setting where learning is deeply connected to real life. I believe that language acquisition flourishes when students are engaged in meaningful, hands-on experiences — something the Montessori approach offers in abundance.

 

Here, English learning happens not just through books, but through interaction, collaboration, and authentic purpose. I see my role as guiding students to develop not only their language skills but also their confidence, independence, and critical thinking. It’s incredibly rewarding to be part of an environment that supports the whole adolescent — intellectually, emotionally, and socially.

 

Every day at the farm brings something new, and I feel lucky to grow alongside the adolescents as we learn from one another.