Meet ‘Team CELT’

At CELT, people are very important. Our experienced and professional EFL teachers will personalise your learning experience using a flexible teaching approach and up-to-date materials. Our caring and friendly team are here to support you throughout your stay.

Greg
Principal

Greg taught English in Spain, France, and La Réunion (Indian Ocean) before returning to Wales in 1987 to teach English at Cardiff University. He founded ‘CELT’ in 1989. He plays the piano and is interested in all types of music.

Grace
Director / Director of Studies

Originally from San Francisco (USA), Grace started her teaching career in the Veneto region of Italy and then moved to Cardiff in 1991. She loves all types of music and also worked as a Radio DJ.

Neil
Director online learning & Teacher Trainer

Neil is a diploma qualified teacher and teacher trainer with over 30 years of experience in ELT. He once taught the finance director of the world famous pop group, ABBA.

Sarah
Accommodation and Welfare Officer

Sarah is from Cardiff and joined CELT as our Accommodation and Welfare Officer in May 2023. She is a great lover of dogs and is the proud owner of a springer spaniel!

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Chen
Admin Officer

Chen is from the USA and now lives in Wales. She is a passionate lover of knitting and her favourite band is Pink Floyd.

Celine
Int. Marketing Officer

A speaker of several languages and holder of even more passports, Celine represents CELT at marketing events around the world. She is an avid fan of Haribo sweets!

Simon
Teacher

Simon has taught in Japan and Turkey. A passionate Welshman, he is a true lover of fine ales and rugby.

James
Teacher

James loves teaching exam classes and is also a published travel and culture writer. He can pronounce the the longest village name in Wales – see below:

Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogery

chwyrndrobwllllantysilio

gogogoch.

Darren
Teacher

Darren taught English in Japan for 7 years. He almost cried at the end of Terminator 2. It was an emotional film!

 

Rachel
Teacher

Rachel is from Swansea, Wales and has experience of teaching General English and exam preparation courses. She also has a ‘Jack Russell’ dog that wears a cowboy hat.