Our coaches are skilled and inspired

Sherri Granada Kirby, a certified Court Interpreter with more than 30 years of experience as a teacher and public speaker, has enjoyed working with students on interpreting theory and practice, accent reduction, cultural adaptation, vocabulary and a wide range of public speaking skills. A native of California, Sherri has lived in four countries and five states.

Anandrea has taught others to read and analyze text for the majority of her life. Her approach in the classroom is patient and encouraging. She strives to give her students both the tools and courage they need to succeed in using their target language in both their professional and personal lives. She speaks Spanish and Italian.   

Lindsey has taught English for the past decade. Along the way, she has rebuilt homes in Sri Lanka after the tsunami in 2005, cycled from Cairo to Cape Town in 2010, and walked the length of the Rabbit Proof Fence in Western Australia, following the journey made by young aboriginal girls from the story of the same name. She is currently writing a book that reflects on her travels.

Dylan Leonard puts a student’s life experience at the focal point of his classroom. He investigates their culture and expectations in order to provide best insights into communicating cross-culturally. In his previous career in the pharmaceutical trade, he trained and managed employees on operating systems and new medication and medical terminology.

Jon has taught English for the last 13 years. Eight years ago, he established his own private language school where he teaches learners of all ages. Whether he’s working with learners or other coaches, he always strives to provide them with tailored support that meets their specific needs. For Jon, coaching is more than just helping people with their communication skills; it’s about helping them become the people they want to be.

Wendy has been teaching English around the world since 2009, destinations have included China, Turkey and Saudi Arabia. Wendy’s love of travel and learning combined with highly developed people skills ensures a rich rapport with her students and consistently positive outcomes. In addition to teaching, she has worked in print media with a focus on arts, culture and human interest stories.