Author: Katherine Reilly

Author & Educator, University Lecturer, English Language & Literature | Public & Motivational Speaker Katherine Reilly is an ELT Teacher Trainer and Author of numerous publications in children’s literature, teaching materials and ICT. Katherine has taught at numerous academic venues and professional events, including the University of Athens, the University of Limassol, the Malta ELTC Conference, and the Innovate ELT Conference at the Oxford TEFL training center in Barcelona. She has also contributed to British Council training sessions, spoken at multiple IATEFL SIGs events, and has delivered a TEDx talk focused on inclusivity, respect, and acceptance in educational settings. Her expertise includes training school faculties in inclusive teaching methodology and diverse educational materials adaptation. Katherine has also contributed to the field as a voiceover artist for various ELT publishers and as a regular contributor to ELT NEWS magazine. She has authored a range of educational materials and creative works, including ‘The Show Must Go On,’ ‘The Adventures of Ben & Friday,’ her guidebook ‘The Road to Femininity,’ and her academic handbook ‘Breaking Barriers – Inclusive Approaches to Modern Language Teaching.’ Katherine has collaborated with Express Publishing to create the Short Tales Series, a collection of 18 readers for young learners designed to enhance language acquisition through engaging stories. Her contributions to Prime Press Publishing include numerous publications, 20 in total, under the alias ‘Catherine R. Jones’, focusing on ELT pedagogy and teaching materials for educators. She has provided training to employees in both public and private organizations, advocating for workplace diversity. Her contributions extend to humanitarian efforts, including teaching underprivileged children and serving as vice principal at the Refugee School of Athens. These experiences inform her research and advocacy for equity in education, emphasizing the importance of accessibility and representation. She has spoken on behalf of organizations which empower and support women, namely ‘Mexoxo’ and ‘Women on Top’ in internationally known conferences such as the ‘Delphi Economic Forum’, ‘Live a Legacy’ and ‘Be an Ally Forum’. As an ambassador of ‘Worldplaces’, an initiative supported in Greece by the Generation Red 2.0 organization, she has strived to promote the rights of all women in today’s workplace. Katherine has collaborated with the Greek National Opera as Production Consultant and has scripted short films and videos for independent filmmakers. She has hosted events such as the annual ‘I’m Positive’ at the Onassis Cultural Centre of Athens promoting HIV visibility, the ELT Excellence Awards in Education, and the award ceremony at the Animasyros Film Festival in Syros. In her free time, she collaborates with a modelling agency as a part-time model for concept photography and is a member of the HUMAN CAST organization which promotes the artistic endeavors of marginalized individuals. In 2023, Katherine starred in Pantene’s advertising campaign for promotion of diverse and inclusive workspaces.
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The Value of a Positive Student-Teacher Relationship in Class

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by Katherine Reilly

If one were to ask you, what are the most vivid recollections you might have of your childhood, in most cases the answer would likely concern your school years and the relationship you had with your teacher. The impact this bond can have on an individual is without a doubt the most inspiring and everlasting in your life.

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“I Can’t Love You” Greek Preview and Purchase

“I Can’t Love You” Διαθέσιμο για Ελλάδα και Κύπρο από την επίσημη Ιστοσελίδα της Akakia Publications.

https://www.akakia.net/el/i-cant-love-you

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Η Νάντια δεν είναι μια συνηθισμένη γυναίκα. Μετά από ένα μακρύ και δύσκολο δρόμο αυτοανακάλυψης, βρίσκει τον εαυτό της αντιμέτωπο με το παρελθόν της, καθώς προσπαθεί να εξισορροπήσει τις ευθύνες της ως καθηγήτρια και ως κόρη ενός άρρωστου πατέρα. Η ζωή της γίνεται ακόμη πιο περίπλοκη όταν η Σάρα, ένα προσφυγόπουλο που έχει χάσει τα πάντα, γίνεται κομμάτι της ζωής της. Μαζί θα αναζητήσουν την επίτευξη της ευτυχίας.

Οι δυο τους θα ζήσουν την απώλεια, τον εξευτελισμό αλλά και το μίσος στο πρόσωπο τους, καθώς ψάχνουν την δύναμη μέσα τους να υπερισχύσουν. Θα καταφέρουν να βρουν την γαλήνη που ζητάνε ή είναι η μοίρα τους προκαθορισμένη;

Τα περισσότερα γεγονότα του βιβλίου, έχουν εμπνευστεί από αληθινές ιστορίες και μαρτυρούν την δύναμη της ανθρώπινης ψυχής ενάντια συντριπτικών συγκυριών. Η Νάντια καθώς επίσης και η Σάρα, θα συνειδητοποιήσουν ότι κανένας δεσμός δεν μπορεί να σπάσει, ειδικά αυτό μεταξύ μητέρας και κόρης.