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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A Heavy Load: Teens and Homework Stress

Teens on average have more than 3 hours of homework a night. That doesn’t leave a lot of time for after-school fun or even sleep. Now experts are questioning whether the amount of homework is leading to harmful levels of stress in teens.

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“The Adventures of Ben and Friday” Ένα μακρινό ταξίδι που ολοκληρώνεται με το τελευταίο τόμο της τριλογίας.

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Συγγραφέας της Τριλογίας “The Adventures of Ben & Friday”

Μια από τις μεγαλύτερες χαρές ενός γονέα, είναι να βλέπει τα παιδιά του να μεγαλώνουν, να πλάθουν τις δικές τους προσωπικότητες και να αντιμετωπίζουν με επιτυχία τις καθημερινές δοκιμασίες που παρουσιάζονται στη ζωή τους. Πολλές φορές, νιώθω και εγώ περηφάνεια ως μητέρα για τα παιδιά μου… τον Μπεν και την Φράιντεϊ. Θα αναρωτιόσαστε λοιπόν… Ποιοι είναι αυτοί οι χαρακτήρες και γιατί τα θεωρώ παιδιά μου;

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«Γιατί να διαβάσω; Ο Μπαμπάς λύνει τις ασκήσεις μου…» Μία πικρή πραγματικότητα της σημερινής κοινωνίας.

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Σκίτσο: Pierre Chaunu

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Εκπαιδευτικός και Συγγραφέας

Φτάνω στο σχολείο με μια αγκαλιά διαγωνίσματα και βαθμούς. Βγαίνω από το αυτοκίνητο μου και βλέπω ανήσυχα προσωπάκια μαθητών να με πλησιάζουν με ανυπομονησία.

«Κυρία; Τί μου βάλατε; Σας παρακαλώ, πείτε μου!» ρωτάει μια μαθήτρια.

«Τί πήρα στο διαγώνισμα; Εάν δεν μου βάλατε καλό βαθμό, οι γονείς μου δεν θα μου πάρουν καινούργιο κινητό!» τονίζει μια άλλη.

Ενδιαφέρον.. μακάρι και μένα να μου αγοράζανε δώρα όταν έπαιρνα καλούς βαθμούς. Μάλλον θα πρέπει να διαπραγματευτώ με τους μαθητές μου. Το δικό μου κινητό είναι πενταετίας.

Continue reading “«Γιατί να διαβάσω; Ο Μπαμπάς λύνει τις ασκήσεις μου…» Μία πικρή πραγματικότητα της σημερινής κοινωνίας.”