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 began his career in education first working as an English Language Assistant in New Caledonia and later in Wallis-and-Futuna.

Project Lead & Facilitator
After completing a Masters in Spanish in Auckland, Kara has spent the last decade teaching primary through to secondary levels.

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.

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 began his career in education first working as an English Language Assistant in New Caledonia and later in Wallis-and-Futuna.

CHINESE National Language Adviser
With over 30 years of experience in the field of international Chinese language education, Dr. Fu has been engaged in both teaching and administrative work in multiple countries.

Operations Specialist
Courtney is an Operations Specialist, supporting the wider Language Circle team across systems and operational support.

Project Coordinator
Kath’s professional journey, spanning events, marketing, tourism,and customer service, equips her with a diverse skill.

Facilitator
Dr Siliva is an experienced facilitator with sixteen years of experience leading school-wide professional learning & development.

Facilitator
Fiona is an experienced teacher with a passion for languages, she worked as a Chinese language teacher in Christchurch.

Facilitator
Trained in the United Kingdom, Florence brings two decades of teaching experience to the pedagogical landscape of Aotearoa.

Facilitator
Paula's background is across all sectors of language teaching in Primary and Intermediate levels.

Facilitator
Tracey has most recently taught Japanese at Years 7 & 8 in Northland and continues to learn languages.