Our Team

Grażyna Anna Sutherland MA MBA PGCE*
After obtaining her MA degree in English Philology at Poznan University, Grażyna established a highly successful language school. At one time an overseas student in the UK herself, she has been involved with the English education system for over 15 years.

Following management studies Grażyna held senior management positions in industry. She has since been awarded an MBA with distinction.

J. Andrew Sutherland BA PGCE
Since reading History and Education at York University, Andrew has had over 25 years' teaching experience in independent boarding schools, formerly as a Housemaster and then as a Deputy Headmaster, and has held senior posts in both Europe and Asia.

Andrew has worked extensively with international students and his accumulated experience in addressing their particular needs led him to originate and co-found AEGIS (The Association for the Education and Guardianship of International Students), to promote and safeguard the welfare of international students under the age of 18.

Education Services Manager
Audrey Ahwan MA App Ling, PGCE
Audrey, as a qualified primary practitioner, has extensive experience in developing educational programmes within ELT and mainstream education from early years through to Key Stage 5. She has co-ordinated language programmes in Korea, initiated and developed bilingual programmes for a school in Thailand and headed a private school in the UK. Audrey now oversees the language and academic programmes offered by LISC.

All our guardian families are personally selected and trained by us and the most suitable match between student and family is considered a top priority. Our guardians are over 25 years of age and have enhanced CRB clearance. They are also very caring and supportive, both linguistically and pastorally.

Teaching Team

All of our English teachers hold current TEFL qualifications such as CELTA, DELTA or RSA Cert. TEFL and many of our highly experienced teachers also have a PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate of Education). They have years of experience in teaching international students from all over the world and are always keen to promote intercultural understanding among students, offering support whenever needed. Mainstream subject tutors all hold a PGCE Certificate and have taught in top independent or state grammar schools for many years, successfully preparing students for their GCSE, A level and IB examinations, and for Oxbridge entry.

• Barnabe Lisa - BA (Hons) Cert Ed TESOL
• Bullen Maria Conchi - BA (Hons) PGCE
• Clare John - BSc (Hons) PGCE
• Condello Anne - BA (Hons) PGCE Cert. TESOL
• Conibear, Tony - BA MSc(Econ) PhD
• Corbet Doreen - BA (Hons)
• Creola Daniela - BA & PGCE*
• Dryden George - BA PGCE
• Farnaby Karen - BA (Hons) Cert. TESOL
• Finch David - Solicitor Cert. Ed.
• Fogg Eric - BSc PGCE
• Gersten Christiana - MA RSA Dip.
• Gibson Catherine - BEd
• Heskins Janet - BEd
• Khan, Aisha Karen Ann - BA (Hons), MA PGCE
• Kovach Jo - BA RSA Dip
• Lopez Conchi Montejo - BA (Hons) PGCE
• Oldale Axelle - BA PGCE*
• Phillips Hilary - BSc PGCE
• Reynolds Wendy - BA (Hons) Cert. TESOL
• Roberts, Frank - BSc MSc PGCE
• Ruberry David - MA (Oxon) PGCE
• Salisbury Keith - BSc PGCE
• Sams Rebecca - BA MA Cert. TESOL
• Sanderson Jenny - PhD PGCE
• Shepherd Allison - BA MA Cert TESOL
• Smith Kate - BSc
• Somerton Tony - Cert. Ed.
• Walker Susan - Cert. Ed.
• Williams Helen - BA (Hons)
• Williams John - BSc
• Willams Julie - BSc MA PGCE

ELT Training Advisor
Sandra Stevens RSA Dip.
Sandra has been fully involved in a broad range of activities in the EFL (and foreign language) field for over 35 years. Her experience includes teaching, teacher training, training trainers, managing a large EFL organisation, and materials writing. She has more than 30 years' experience at the level of teacher trainer and above. Sandra joined us in May 2007 to run the teacher observation and training programme at LISC.

ELT Training Consultant
Claire Louise Emery BA (Hons) CELTA Trainer Dip.
Claire has 15 years' teaching and administrative experience in ELT. Her 8 years in teacher training make her an ideal person to provide professional training to LISC teachers.

Tuition Co-ordinator
Gosia Szkudlarek BA
Gosia studied Administration and Management at Lódz University. She has had extensive experience in working with students and teachers. Gosia is our Tuition Co-ordinator and can help you with any academic or practical arrangements.

Family Co-ordinator
Malgosia Graczyk MSc PGCE*
Malgosia is a qualified chemist and a teacher. She studied at Poznan University. Before joining us, Malgosia held a senior management post in primary education. She now works as Guardianship Co-ordinator, making suitable arrangements for our international students with carefully selected Sutherland Education families.

Accounts Manager
Irina Yatsenko MA PGCE* MAAT
Irina studied Pedagogy, Psychology and Foreign Languages at The University of TransBaikal, Russia and has qualifications in Accountancy. She is an experienced tutor of Russian and has a passion for accounts. She will offer efficient assistance to students in the management of their day-to-day expenditure for books, outings, etc.

Marketing Co-ordinator
Mariola Zejmo MSc PGCE*
Mariola is a qualified teacher of PE from The Warsaw Academy of Physical Education (AWF) and also has a Master's degree in education. She has worked for a number of language schools and relocation companies. Mariola looks after LISC's marketing and promotion and co-operates very closely with LISC's agents.