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
Owner/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
Owner/Academic Director
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 of Academic Development & 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 & Welfare Officer
Sarah is from Cardiff and joined CELT as Accommodation & Welfare Officer in May 2023. She is a great lover of dogs and is the proud owner of a springer spaniel! Click here for information about homestay.
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.
Ben
Assistant Director of Studies
Ben comes from the beautiful Roman city of Bath and has over a decade of teaching experience in Spain, China and Russia. Outside of work, Ben is a passionate supporter of Arsenal FC and an enthusiast of rock/metal music.
Celine
International 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!
James
Teacher & Digital Marketing Manager
A published travel and culture writer, James has taught a wide variety of classes. He can also pronounce the longest place name in Wales:
Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogery
chwyrndrobwllllantysilio
gogogoch.
Simon
Teacher
Simon has taught in Japan and Turkey. A passionate Welshman, he is a true lover of fine ales and rugby.
Lucy
Teacher
Lucy loves how the English language is constantly changing, tied to identity and culture, making each learning journey unique. She loves drawing, martial arts and language learning:
“Knowing more than one language is like a Super Power!” – L. Mebarki, 2024
Darren
Teacher
Darren grew up in West Wales and moved to Japan, where he taught English for 7 years. He loves video games and film.
