Our experienced staff are here to assist you with anything you need. Our administration team are here to help before, during and after your arrival. Anything from organising your transfer from the airport, finding you a suitable homestay hosts, to giving you directions to any place you would like to visit. We also organise an exciting Social Programme to keep you occupied outside of the lesson times.
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I started at Loxdale in March 2006 and love it here. We foster a really inclusive and welcoming atmosphere so that our students are relaxed, motivated and in the best position to learn. Everyone comes with different aims and ambitions and part of my job is to make sure that we have the best resources, programme, staff and teaching team to help our students achieve their potential.
I am also one of the Safeguarding and Prevent Officers. I meet all our students regularly both formally and informally and often am the person who will do their First Day Induction talk and introduce them to our courses. I think that all my students feel that they can come and talk to me at any time about any concerns or suggestions, my office door is always open. They also have my phone number and e-mail address so they can contact me at any time of the day or night if there is an emergency.
I’m lucky enough to be one of those people who have always known what they wanted to do. When I was 7 years old my parents started a school teaching English as a Foreign language in Salisbury; The Salisbury School of English.
It was a wonderful environment to grow up in. My sisters and I learnt about cultures from all over the world and every holiday was spent either helping in the school or on visits to meet agents around Europe.
From the age of 10 I was in the classroom during the summer holidays helping the teacher, often supporting the younger, lower level students who may be shy.
At 14, I started to work properly as a courier, every holiday and weekend that I could. I would go up to Heathrow and Gatwick and spend the days there meeting new individual students and groups and help link them up with their transport back to Salisbury to meet their hosts. Then, at 16, I became a Social Organiser.
Everything I studied was to help me secure a job in the EFL world that I love. I did a degree in Business Studies and then took my RSA Celta teaching qualification. To get some experience outside of our school, I taught in Sweden for 6 months. From there, over the next 12 years, I worked in almost every role that an EFL school has, Teacher, Customer Service, Operations Manager, Residential Course Manager and I helped with host family placements and the accounts.
When my parents retired, we decided to sell the family school and I got the job as Principal for Loxdale English Centre. It was a great choice. It’s not a chain school but an educational charity. So Loxdale exists to help give as many students as possible the opportunity of studying English in the UK. I hope that clients see that I still run this school along the principles of a family run school that cares about their students.
Outside of school, I have a son and two daughters who keep me busy. I also love watching films and baking and cooking. In fact, on the Loxdale Social Programme will find baking sessions that I teach.
Student safety is also a key part of my work. I am Vice-Chairman of Sussex Safeguarding which is the first such organisation in the UK. We are a group of schools that look at various issues that may affect our adult and young learner students and encourage best practices amongst the schools.
I’m also on the Young Learners EnglishUK committee. This is a national organisation is for accredited schools who are committed to providing a safe and rewarding experience for our students. We work towards raising standards in welfare, safety and child protection.
My name is James and I am the Director of Studies, which means that I am responsible for the teaching team and the academic standards and practice of the school.
If students have any academic concerns or worries, I’m a person they can talk to for advice and to help them come up with challenging but achievable goals. I’ve been at Loxdale English Centre for two and a half years and am in my second year as ‘DoS’ – and I love it here.
As well as my managing, I also teach a regular cultural course called Britain Today and some short courses in Pronunciation, Grammar, Business English and Modern Media. This keeps me in the classroom on a regular basis so that I get to know all of our students directly and they know me – something we all place great importance on in the friendly, caring atmosphere of Loxdale.
I’ve been teaching for 15 years, having worked in several English language schools and at Sussex University as a teacher and teacher trainer. I am a member of Sussex Director of Studies Association (SDoSA), for whom I have delivered teacher development sessions. I’ve also worked at several Sussex state schools as one of the directors of combined arts education provider, Artichoke, as a result of my musical career. My father was a professional drummer and I grew up around music and musicians. Having watched and listened for many years, I had my own experiences – first touring Bonobo’s first two albums (on Ninja Tunes and Brighton’s own Tru Thoughts) before joining alt-folk 12 piece Shoreline. Their album features members of The Leisure Society and Sons of Noel and Adrian – as well as about half the acoustic projects of Brighton – and led to our becoming founder members of the Willkommen Collective and the formation of Willkommen Records. My own band, The Miserable Rich, released 5 albums and toured Europe and North America over a 7 year period. I deliver talks and lectures at Loxdale based on my experiences in and knowledge of the Brighton music scene. I’m not finding a lot of time for playing music at the moment, though I do get to be quite creative in my job.
I also like to indulge my passion for photography whenever possible and one of these days, I hope sit in on Loxdale’s English Plus Photography and learn how it really should be done.
My name is Karen and I am the Accounts Officer of Loxdale English Centre. When I started at Loxdale in November 2001, I was the Accommodation and Welfare Officer which I enjoyed. Then, in 2016, I moved to be the Accounts Officer which I also love doing. The atmosphere at school is more like a large family. Students know they can talk to any of the staff at any time in the office during the day.
I became a host family for Loxdale in January 1987. I can still remember my first student, a lovely Swedish girl called Maria who wasn’t much younger than me!
I have always enjoyed working with people. My first job at 17 was a Hotel Receptionist. I studied Hotel Reception and Bookkeeping at Brighton Technical College and was lucky enough to get a job as soon as I finished my studies at the Madeira Hotel on Brighton seafront. In my first year I met the cast of Quadrophenia! The crew stayed at the hotel but the cast used to come join them after filming to socialise. I met Sting and was actually asked to be an extra in the film…… and said no! This was a lovely fun job to have at 17. I met some amazing people from all walks of life, young and old. I gained a lot of confidence being front of house having to deal with lots of different issues and I had a lovely view of the sea while I worked, what could be better!
When I was 19 I worked for British Telecom as a typist and then promoted at 21 to secretary to the General Manger who looked after the telecommunications for the whole of the South East. I did enjoy the work and made the lovely friends I still see regularly today.
At 34, after giving birth to Grace my third child, I worked part time as a finance secretary in a local housing association and a couple of years later I left to run an office letting company in the middle of Brighton.
During this period we had students from Loxdale, they bought with them lots of lovely memories. Frida was one of my favourites. Her family came to visit us and stayed in our home. We were lucky enough to be invited back to Sweden for a holiday with my children. It was amazing and something I will never forget.
My 3 children grew up with students staying with us from all over the world. They have always embraced new people and new cultures. I am sure it has helped form the caring young people they are today.
My eldest daughter, now 29, hosts student from Loxdale ……. Where has that time gone!
Outside of work I enjoy my family, friends and keeping fit!
I have been working at Loxdale as the Digital Marketing Manager since January 2017. I work to keep our Web Site updated with our latest course offerings and schedules.
I grew up in London but recently moved to the U.S. and now live in California with my young son and daughter. Though the commute distance between us has grown, I’m still extremely proud to be a part of the Loxdale family.
I am the newest recruitment to the Loxdale family, having started in March 2018 as an office assistant. Previously I had worked in the office of a busy, family-run language school in Salisbury.
In the 12 years between these two jobs I was a full-time, stay-at-home dad to three children which kept me very busy. During this time I got involved in village life; playing and coaching cricket, helping to run the community cinema and playing Santa at the Primary School winter Fair.
I really enjoy working in such a professional and friendly environment as Loxdale. My job is to liaise with agents and help answer student enquiries – both before, and once, they arrive. It’s rewarding work and great to be able to be one of the team making sure our students feel welcomed and well-informed.
Gesuino, A journalist by grade, I have never worked in the journalism field since arriving in the UK in 2006. Once I arrived here, I have shifted my concentration to the wellness and fitness industry, where I worked with one of the world’s largest fitness companies. Starting at the reception, I rose through the ranks, contributing to wellness initiatives for corporate clients in the whole UK.
After welcoming my children, I have taken time off to focus on family but I stayed engaged in my community, providing private care to residents during the COVID pandemic.
Now at Loxdale since beginning of 2024, I combine my passion for building relationships and fostering a sense of community to strengthen connections with schools and agencies worldwide, ensuring each student feels welcomed and supported here with us.
During my time off, I love gathering with friends and my family, watching movies, dancing, listening to music and reading specific books or podcasts. I also love trying new things, especially if sporty.
I feel very lucky to be part of the Loxdale team. It’s fun and rewarding and I feel like we are like a little family, I am proud to be part of such a project and also in helping building memories for our students.
My name is Jodie I am the Accommodation and Welfare officer. I have worked at Loxdale since May 2014. Previously I have worked in roles such as Administration, Customer Service and caring for vulnerable adults and children.
As an accommodation officer I visit the homestay hosts to ensure that their property is suitable to accommodate our students, we talk about what we would expect from the host whilst they are working with Loxdale and also what they can expect from the student when in their home. I ensure that any homestay that would be accommodating our young learner students has an up to date DBS check (police check).
It is then the accommodation officer’s job to match the students to homestay which is why it is very important that we receive as much information as possible on the booking forms, so that we can hopefully match the students to the correct host.
As a Welfare Officer, I am here for anybody to come and see me if they are unwell, unhappy, nervous or feeling unsettled about a situation. If you would just like to have a chat I am also here for that too. I am not only available to the students for Welfare but for Staff as well. I make doctor/dentist appointments if I you would need one or can offer advice on how to make yourself feel better before needing to see a doctor/dentist.
I love working at Loxdale as it connects me to a whole range of cultures and interesting people. I learn a lot everyday when meeting new students. There is not one day that is the same.
I am trained in student service management, first aid, and as a designated safeguarding officer.
Outside of school my hobbies are watching movies, arts and crafts. I also work for my daughters dance school.
I have a husband, son and daughter which all have their own hobbies which also keeps me very busy.
Hi, the name’s Matt and I have been teaching at Loxdale for almost 3 years. It’s utterly unique and utterly wonderful – for students and staff alike. James, the director of studies, and I, have been working together for over a decade in different schools so I very much feel at home.
I grew up in the north of England, the midlands and East Anglia, moving around a lot – trying to learn how to make friends quickly. After university I spent time living in the Middle East as a lifeguard, in India as a photographer, in California as a florist and a photo-lab manager in Brighton – but something was missing.
I qualified as an English teacher in 2010, making my stomping ground Bologna and then Bogota. I came to notice that in the teachers’ room and the classroom, anxiety was never far away – so I always try to have an open dialogue with others regarding this. There are so many pressures in modern day life that I try to ensure the classroom is a relaxed space where its ok to make mistakes – we cannot learn without them.
I love teaching pronunciation, fluency, and grammar (I know!) – and find letting my creative side loose on a new lesson very rewarding. Indeed, I use many images and stories in my classes – I find these vital to understanding a new language.
Outside school – I have a Trinidadian wife and two lovely children, Beatrix (10) and Solomon (). I am really into football – “Tractor Boys!”, mad about music and crazy about running.
I look forward to meeting you.
Matt
Hello, I’m Jack and I’ve been teaching at Loxdale for about 3 years now and I absolutely love it here. I’ve taught in other schools but the beautiful building, tranquil setting and community feel makes it a school like no other. I was born and bred in Brighton, something that feels like somewhat of a rarity in among English language teachers in the city. Long before I was a teacher I was a part of this industry, being a host brother (host baby brother initially) to hundreds of students that stayed with my family until I went to university. That experience definitely influenced my decision to go into this profession, along with a love of teaching.
At 18 I moved to London to study geography at university where I had my first foray into teaching, assisting in the running of higher education and geography masterclasses for students from secondary schools in the surrounding area. Once I had finished university I spent a year saving every penny so I could to travel around South America, both satisfying my desire to learn Spanish and discover more about the amazing people and cultures in that part of the world. Upon my return I decided that I would couple both my love of teaching and of learning about different parts of the world by training as an English language teacher.
Since then I’ve taught in some amazing places and gained some great experience. Firstly, in a little town outside Seville, Spain, then in Colombia where I got a position as a teacher in a university. Most recently I delivered residential training in Macedonia for employees of a multinational commercial bank. There I taught business English, general English and assisted students with a number of projects while getting the opportunity to explore a part of the world I knew very little about.
I’m currently studying to gain my diploma in English language teaching, which I am thoroughly enjoying. Along with learning about grammar and methodologies I’ve become fascinated by theories behind language acquisition. Learning a language isn’t an easy thing to do and apparently finding out how languages are learned is even trickier! I’ve also developed an interest in teaching English to those with learning difficulties. English isn’t a phonetic language, there are 44 different sounds and 26 letters so when you see a word it’s not immediately clear how to pronounce it and this can be particularly difficult for people with dyslexia. As a dyslexic person myself I’m really keen to explore ways to make life easier for students who have to overcome this obstacle.
At Loxdale I’ve been given the opportunity to teach courses that I find particularly interesting. One of which is digital media course, this explores the role that different media platforms play in people’s lives. You also get the opportunity to add to your social media skill set by creating your own content. There are loads of other amazing courses at Loxdale and I sometimes wish I were a student and not a teacher!
When I’m not teaching English there are number of things I like to do in my spare time. I’m a big fan of Brighton and Hove Albion football club and if you ever have the chance then you have to watch them play. We have an amazing stadium and some of the best supporters in the league, we’re also actually quite good at football! I’m also a really into skateboarding and have recently had the pleasure of becoming a skateboarding teacher at a local indoor skatepark so if that’s something you’d be interested in then come along to one of our classes.
Loxdale is a really special place and Brighton a fantastic city, I would love to be in your shoes and be able to come here as a student and have such an incredible experience.
Hello to you! My name is Michael, my star sign is Libra, I am nearly 51 years
old, drive a Fiat 500, live in Worthing, and have been working at Loxdale since
Wednesday, 31 st August 2022.
I have been teaching English since 2009, mostly in EFL schools, but also as a
supply teacher in secondary schools in Sussex and Kent. In EFL, I have taught all
ages and levels from beginner to advanced, and have also taught IELTS, CAE
and FCE examination classes. Loxdale is, by my reckoning, the 27 th different
school in which I have worked. It is also, by some distance, the best. On the
very first day I came here for an interview I was struck by the beauty of the
place. The building itself left me spellbound – it doesn’t seem like a school at
all! Sometimes, when it’s quiet in the morning before classes, I feel a little like
a footman in Downton Abbey…
However, a place is nothing without its people, and I am extremely fortunate
to be able to share my working day with so many incredible individuals at
Loxdale. I have come into plenty of staffrooms as the ‘new boy,’ with those
awful feelings of apprehension and nerves, and that nagging fear about making
mistakes, but from the first day I started teaching here I have felt welcomed,
supported and encouraged. The people I work with are a massive plus in my
job.
Aside from the teachers, I have met with nothing but efficiency and
professionalism from the people who support the teachers, (James, Anna,
Mike, Karen, Jodie and Pam) and without them the school would cease to
function. But it’s not just their competencies, it’s the content of their
character. I feel as though human qualities are as important as professional
qualifications to whoever has the responsibility for hiring staff at Loxdale, and
there is a real team ethos here, one that I have never found in other schools. I
love working in this place! The feeling that we are all in this together, teachers,
staff, and students, is something that really resonates with me, and inspires
me, and I am constantly striving to bring this notion into the classroom. I think
students learn best when they are comfortable in school, and for me this
means they feel supported and encouraged in class, and are relaxed enough to
make mistakes without fear, and to share ideas and opinions freely. Success for
our students means success for the school, and I also feel that the reverse is
true. One hand washes the other!
At Loxdale I’ve been given the opportunity to do things I’ve never done before,
such as teaching Debate, Creative Writing and Grammar (I love grammar!)
courses, and that’s another super benefit of working here – Loxdale
encourages you to grow. And I don’t just mean the teachers – students too!
Apart from my deep and abiding love for the mystery and majesty of the
English language, especially grammar, I love to travel, and have visited India,
South East Asia, Australia, North America, the Caribbean and large parts of
Europe. I am particularly fond of sport, especially tennis, which I play regularly,
and football, which I don’t play at all anymore (dodgy knee). I am keen on
adventure pursuits, such as camping, kayaking, mountain biking and hill
walking, and enjoy reading, juggling, backgammon, live music and film. In
recent years I have found great pleasure both in gardening and woodworking.
I said above that the people I work with are a big part of what makes my job so
enjoyable, but another huge plus for me is meeting new students and spending
time teaching them. And so I look forward to meeting you in school, and
maybe teaching you in my class. Be adventurous, ask questions, and enjoy your
time at Loxdale.
My name is Kate and I have been teaching Art at Loxdale for about 10 years. I am also a free-lance Artist and Textile designer. I moved to brighton as a student myself, to do a Degree in Visual Art at Brighton University, and many years later I still think it’s a great town to Live, work and play in!
I have a studio/workspace in the centre of Brighton with a group of Artists called Phoenix Art Space. We have lots of exhibitions and events there and I always make sure Loxdale students are invited.
l have worked in a variety of materials as a designer and maker, including: costume and set design, textiles, Youth/ community projects, residencies, workshops, and carnival events.
In my own work I make limited edition silkscreen prints onto textiles and paper. l am interested in the history, and ‘story’ of textiles used around domestic rituals such as ‘wash day’ and ‘taking tea’
I also paint in Acrylics and show my work in a local Gallery and exhibitions.
I have taught at various Higher Education colleges in Sussex including Northbrook Further Education College & Horsham Foundation in Art & Design, but I particularly enjoy the relaxed, creative atmosphere at Loxdale. It’s great that so many Loxdale students have an interest in the arts and this is nurtured in the art department.
We provide a wide range of courses that develop both creative skills and appreciation of the arts, students will be encouraged to learn new skills, or supported in developing their existing talents and interests.
Hello, my name is Stuart and I joined Loxdale at the beginning of 2017. I started English language teaching around thirteen years ago, spending six years in Madrid and Granada, Spain. I have taught English to a variety of age groups, from 4-year-old preschool children, singing songs and dancing, to an over sixties retirement club, fielding heated debates. While working in Spain, I taught Cambridge exams such as the KET, PET, First Certificate, Advance English, and IELTS. I even delivered regular one to one classes, to the Director of the Alhambra Palace, but that’s another story!
I achieved a Diploma in Teaching English as a Secondary or Other Language (TESOL) at the University of Brighton, concentrating on anxiety in the classroom as part of my course. It has inspired me to think of as many creative ways to present the English language, in order to inspire as many individual students and learning styles as possible.
My main teaching focus here at Loxdale is the General English Language Course. My interest in language and its importance has grown throughout my teaching career. Bringing up two children bilingually (English/Spanish) gives me an insight into how a language is acquired first hand, and influences the way in which I teach in my classroom. Promoting real communication, exchanging ideas, in a relaxed atmosphere, where mistakes are encouraged, is at the heart of all Loxdale classrooms, which is why I love working here.
I have recently begun delivering three new courses, which focus more on specific areas of language learning. If you fancy brushing up on your grammar skills or taking your first steps to reading an English novel/play or piece of poetry then my Grammar or Reading courses may interest you. If drama is a subject you secretly would like to explore then I run a short course looking at characterisation, script interpretation, script writing and performance.
Outside of the classroom, I love to walk on the beautiful South Downs with my family and dog and we regularly visit the beach, when the weather is kind. I do enjoy a good pub with maybe a band playing or a British pub quiz in full swing! I much prefer being on this side of the bar, than working behind it, as I did for many years before I discovered teaching.
Having all that Brighton has to offer on my doorstep, is a pleasure and privilege, which I hope some of you reading this, will get the chance to experience in the future.
My name’s Katy and I’ve been an English teacher at Loxdale since April 2018. I started teaching English in 1996 after gaining my initial teacher training qualification, seeing it as a way to work and travel the world at the same time. Little did I know that I would still be teaching 22 years later!
I didn’t travel the world though, as I met my future husband in southern Italy, falling in love with both him and Italy. We have been together since then, living in Italy, Ireland and the UK.
I have taught in a lot of different schools, teaching all levels, ages and so many different nationalities. 22 years on, I never get bored of meeting new people from all walks of life, all ages and nationalities – it’s one of the best things about being an English teacher. As well as teaching General English, I have also prepared students for exams such as the FCE, CAE & IELTS, taught Business English and English for Specific purposes to Italian police officers and airforce pilots.
As well as teaching, I have also been involved in the more managerial side of language schools, working on course programmes and as director of studies in 2 different schools in Brighton. In addition, I am also a teacher trainer, passing on my passion and knowledge of teaching. Alongside my work at Loxdale, I am also an oral Examiner for Trinity, which takes me to Italy and Spain to examine candidates.
I came to Loxdale from a “normal” English language school, so it took me some time to adjust to the world of Loxdale, but I’m extremely glad I made the change and feel lucky to be here. Not only do I get to help students work on their General English, but I’ve also taught courses on Art Appreciation, Crime and Digital Media since coming to Loxdale. Doing such courses here provides great variety for students and teachers alike.
I also feel at home here because I’m a quarter Swedish (my surname is Fredricksson) and I feel as if I’ve come back to my roots somehow.
Loxdale is a very caring environment and because most of our students are here for a long time, everyone gets to know each other really well and this really helps me plan my lessons, around my students’ needs and interests.
When I’m not at Loxdale, I try to keep fit by cycling, running and doing Boxfit but don’t always have the time as I’m kept very busy with my two very energetic sons and 3 cats.
By the way, I think my favourite thing about Loxdale is the cat, which I call Lox.
Hello everyone, my name is Sonja. I started teaching at Loxdale in January 2019. I’m a relative newcomer to the world of teaching English language, gaining my cert TESOL qualification in April 2018. A week later I flew out to Malta where I lived and worked for the next 6 months. This was an an incredible experience, teaching students ranging from the ages of 14 to 82 who came to Malta from all over the world.
Prior to teaching I managed homes for adults with physical and learning disabilities. Having started as a support worker I gained the knowledge and skills needed to support adults in a person-centred way. On becoming a manger I was able to work with teams to ensure that the physical, social, psychological and emotional needs of individuals were met. Part of my role was to deliver training to staff within the company, an area that I grew to enjoy very much. As a social psychology graduate, I felt passionate about supporting adults with disabilities to lead fulfilled lives and towards inclusion within society.
After 20 years of working in health and social care I decided I would like to have a change of career. I thought very carefully about this, but something that I had always discussed with my family was that I’d love to teach English language. This seemed like the perfect time to follow a new career path and open new doors. So I made the decision and took the plunge! I definitely made the right choice because I love this job. I feel inspired to work with students in a creative and supportive way to try and make learning English language fun.
When I was given the opportunity to work at Loxdale I was delighted. I had walked past the school’s driveway many times when I lived in Portslade with my young family. I had always been intrigued about the building behind the trees. It really is a beautiful place to work. Loxdale school is a supportive environment to be in and there is a real sense of community. I really enjoy working here.
Outside of the classroom I enjoy walking on along the seafront or across the South Downs as well as yoga and swimming. I love living in Brighton, it’s a fantastic place to be and there is always something going on.
G’day, I’m Heather from Tasmania (but actually I never usually say ‘G’day’ unless I’m feeling really Australian). The truth is I’ve probably lived nearly half my life in the UK now and have been teaching English on and off since I was in my twenties across parts of Australia, Spain and England. I moved around a lot as a child so I know what it’s like to have to find your feet in a new land.
Of all the schools I’ve taught in, nothing quite compares to Loxdale. A surprisingly quaint oasis hidden away just behind the town and busy roads with a family of warm and welcoming colleagues in all roles. I’ve really enjoyed expanding my teaching interests here, particularly exploring new language use and the evolving world of Gen Z/Alpha slang.
I teach general English here as well as delivering talks on my island home of Tasmania and the interesting history of its ties with the UK. I also run an art appreciation course indulging my passion for analysing quirky and thought-provoking artworks. I used to host hula hoop workshops around Brighton so if there’s ever an opportunity to share this with students, I am always keen to get the hoops out!
Life with my two children, Zennah 14 and Taz 12 keeps me busy most of the time, but I also enjoy travelling, sea swimming, “hoop jams” and lindyhop dancing when I get a chance. I feel I Iearn a lot from the classes I teach and the people I meet here and that unique opportunity to get to know students well is why I enjoy working at this school so much.
Looking forward to getting to know you too!
My name is Lucy and I have been at Loxdale since 2019. I feel very lucky to work in such a creative community, in beautiful environment alongside such good teachers, and I look forward to meeting you when you arrive and getting to know you.
I am married with 3 grown up children, and have come to teaching later in life after working in a number of other spheres. I have worked in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre, as a childminder, as a school cook, and as an entrepreneur – designing, making and selling jewellery. I was the co-director of a Personal Training company in Morocco, where we lived as a family for nearly 8 years, and was part of setting up a Language Centre there.
Language learning has been the common theme of the last 10 years of my life. While living in Morocco I learnt the Derija dialect of Arabic to fluency, unsuccessfully attempted learning Fus’ha (but have promised myself to come back to it!), and am now studying French at evening classes here in Brighton. We are a host family for language students, I volunteer at a ‘welcome cafe’ for international students, teach English at Loxdale, and mentor people who are living overseas trying to learn a new language and culture, so as you see….everywhere, language learning!
I am a keen gardener and together with my husband we are enjoying creating a beautiful and productive garden at home. I like re-using, re-cycling, up-cycling and I love to walk and ride my bike, but nothing too serious – cycling to school and a 5k run is more than enough for me!
Hello, I’m the catering manager at Loxdale. I took over the franchise in August 2008 after working here alongside the previous manager since 1995.
My first term at Loxdale as catering manager was an exciting one! I had only 14 students to cater for, 2 of whom are now married with 2 children of their own. The school has grown year on year so now I cater for between 40 and 140 students.
I really enjoy working at Loxdale as I get to meet some fantastic people. I chat with as many as possible about their likes and dislikes, food allergies and any dietary requirements. I am happy to cater for any dietary need.
I am always open to new ideas for meals at Loxdale. If you would like something particular during your stay, please come and see me so we can discuss it. I’ve even had students who have wanted to cook their favourite dish for the whole school.
Outside Loxdale, I enjoy spending time with my two adult children and 3 grandchildren. We love exploring different places and enjoy lots of day trips.
Another passion of mine is travelling. I enjoy travelling with my children and grandchildren as well as enjoying a more peaceful holiday with my husband.
