We are a passionate and highly experienced team who are dedicated to delivering high quality professional learning and development for schools across New Zealand and internationally.
Programme Director & Facilitator
Stephanie taught Japanese for 25 years at Rangitoto College, 10 of these years as HOD Languages.
Director
Yvonne has over 10 years senior leadership experience in education, and over 20 years experience across corporate New Zealand.
Project Lead & FRENCH National Language Adviser
Simon leads Language Circle’s National Language Adviser team, supports French teachers, and oversees international initiatives such as immersions and language assistant programmes.
Project Lead & Facilitator
Kara is a dedicated language educator and facilitator with experience supporting teachers’ professional growth and leading PLD programmes to enhance language teaching across a variety of contexts.
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SPANISH National Language Adviser
Since September 2024 Paola has been in charge of the Education Advisory Office in New Zealand while training as a Spanish teacher in Aotearoa.
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GERMAN National Language Adviser
JAPANESE National Language Adviser
As a Japanese education specialist, Chisato has been dispatched by the Japan Foundation to work in various countries, including Indonesia, Brazil, Germany, and Hungary.
Project Lead & FRENCH National Language Adviser
Simon leads Language Circle’s National Language Adviser team, supports French teachers, and oversees international initiatives such as immersions and language assistant programmes.
Operations Specialist
Courtney is an Operations Specialist, supporting the wider Language Circle team across systems and operational support.
Programme Coordinator
Kath’s professional journey, spanning events, marketing, tourism, and customer service, equips her with a diverse skillset.
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Facilitator
Dr Siliva is an experienced facilitator with sixteen years of experience leading school-wide professional learning & development.
Facilitator
Fiona is an experienced language teacher in secondary education. She began as a Chinese language teacher in Christchurch and now works as a language facilitator, supporting teachers across diverse language areas.
Facilitator
Trained in the United Kingdom, Florence brings two decades of teaching experience to the pedagogical landscape of Aotearoa.
Facilitator
Paula's passion and life-long experience is across all educational sectors of additional language teaching and cultural integration, particularly Japanese.
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Facilitator
Tracey has taught Years 7 – 13 Japanese and ESOL for over 30 years. Passionate about teaching and learning.
