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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Follow-up Q&A Panel on “AI for Inclusion”

Special thanks to the 30.000+ who attended and viewed our follow-up Q&A panel on “AI for Inclusion”. Our gratitude to British Council English for their constant support, Marcus Morgan for the flawless coordination, and congrats to my co-speaker Hamed Hashemian for his wonderful contributions. https://lnkd.in/d35TrHEz

You can view all sessions at: https://lnkd.in/d-WkXXNy which have reached 150.000 views on Facebook live. Handouts and certificates of attendance are available for your convenience. The Q&A panel will also be available for 30 days on Facebook live: https://lnkd.in/daRMtpYb

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Teaching the Untaught: AI for the Overlooked

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“This can’t be happening!” I gasped, clutching my new textbooks tightly to my chest.

Some of the students had already graced me with their presence the previous year. Teaching them for a second consecutive year was not my idea of a good time. Adding three more students to the mix, whose reputation as delinquents preceded them, made me ponder my career choice. Regardless, I entered the classroom with my usual smile, hoping the summer had eased their attitudes and instilled a fresh perspective on learning.

Little did I know, that wasn’t the case.

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Using AI to create opportunities for all learners

100,000+ views… and every one of them filled my heart.

Yesterday’s TeachingEnglish – British Council webinar “Using AI to Create Opportunities for All Learners” reached over 100,000 views on Facebook Live, and I am still overwhelmed by the love and energy from our global community of teachers.

At one point, I could hardly read my slides because of all the hearts streaming across my screen. Teachers really do know how to show love. 💜

To all of you who tuned in, commented, shared, and supported, a huge thank you. Your belief in inclusion, innovation, and AI in education is what made this session soar.

If you missed it or want to revisit the session, watch and explore here:

▶️ Webinar Page https://shorturl.at/KnKkV

📄 Download the handout https://shorturl.at/q70Jo

🎓 Access your certificate https://shorturl.at/7ycas

To my incredible collaborators at the British Council:

🙏 Melissa Thomson your training and advice has helped me evolve as a presenter. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

🙏 Cath McLellan, Joanna Gore, Louise Westman, thank you for the encouragement and behind-the-scenes brilliance.

🙏 Naomi Nunn & Marcus Morgan, I do appreciate you holding down the fort on social media!

🙏Hamed Hashemian, your encouragement meant the world, and I can’t wait for our upcoming panel. We’re going to spark something amazing.

Let’s keep using AI to build inclusive, human-centered classrooms together.