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Agnieszka Romaszko

I'm a Polish teacher. My MA is about blessings and curses in Fairy Tales. As a cultural champion I can talk about any aspect of Polish culture, language, history, geography, folk arts, fairy tales as well as the differences between our cultures. I can also explain aspects of migration.

Agnieszka Romaszko
   

Caroline Nicholson

I have a PhD in Art and Archaeology and have spent most of my career as an Educational consultant in Cultural Heritage for schools & museums. I enjoy sharing my American heritage with children of all ages.


Caroline Nicholson
   

Choi Hee-young

A Korean student, bringing insights into Korean arts, language and culture.

Choi Hee-young
   

Dave Samuels

"...an experienced scientist, sports coach and science teacher. I am a black, Bristol-born male of Jamaican heritage, with a cultural insight on subjects such as immigration, slavery and diversity. I also have personal knowledge of what it is like to be Afro-Caribbean growing up and living in the South West."

Dave Samuels
   

Fleur Hardman

I am a creative workshop facilitator. I grew up in England and am of English and Native American heritage. I have lived in Canada and draw upon my ancestral heritage in everyday life using traditional growing methods to produce vegetables and I meet every month to celebrate and consult the wisdom of the ancestral grandmothers.

As a Cultural Champion my aim is to show through fun and educational talks that the Native American way of life is alive today.

Fleur Hardman
   

Majda Al-Opidi

As a Cultural Champion I am able to relate to people from a wide range of ages and backgrounds. I am fluent in Arabic and English and experienced in teaching children with special needs.
Majda Al-Opidi
   

Sandhya Dave

I am a second generation British Indian offering teaching in subjects related to India, Hinduism, Citizenship, Racism and Diversity. I am also a qualified Shiatsu practitioner and trainee psychotherapist and can bring in subjects related to these in schools, such as group-building skills, massage, health & well-being, managing emotions, Zen Buddhism and meditation.


Sandhya Dave
   

Suaad Genem-George

" born in former Palestine (Israel), with a PhD in International Human Rights, a PGCE and many years experience in Exeter schools as an Additional Language assistant."

Suaad Genem-George
   

Waqar Zahid

"...experienced Middle school Maths teacher from Pakistan, aiming to teach in UK. As a Cultural Champion, I can talk about Pakistan and its culture, using my teaching skills and background".

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Wesam Lasheen

I have three years experience as an Arabic teacher in a supplementary school in Exeter. As a cultural champion I can talk about Egyptian culture using statues and other materials and give some information about the Arabic language.

Wesam Lasheen
   

Yi Fei

I am a business student from China. As a Cultural Champion I can talk about Chinese language and culture, having lived in China for more than 20 years. My interest and background will motivate me to bring out the best in students.

Yi Fei
 
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