Welcome to Westbourne Academy!
Meet The Staff
Meet the Westbourne Academy Team
Welcome
We wish you a successful and enjoyable experience in the UK and we look forward to seeing you at Westbourne Academy soon!
Meet the Westbourne Academy Team
Our Staff
RICHARD SURTEES
Managing Director
RICHARD SURTEES
Managing Director
MARK HALLS
Principal/Designated Safeguarding Lead
MARK HALLS
Principal/Designated Safeguarding Lead
KATHRYN CONNOLLY
Head of Administration
KATHRYN CONNOLLY
Head of Administration
VANESSA ELPHICK
Head of Accommodation/Assistant Designated Safeguarding Lead
VANESSA ELPHICK
Head of Accommodation/Assistant Designated Safeguarding Lead
LOUISE INGHAM
Director of Studies
LOUISE INGHAM
Director of Studies
MR GARFIELD
Academic Administrator
MR GARFIELD
Academic Administrator
SIMONA RESTIFO PECORELLA
Office Assistant
SIMONA RESTIFO PECORELLA
Office Assistant
ERIN WHITLEY
Language School Manager
ERIN WHITLEY
Language School Manager
MR JACOB
Teacher
MR JACOB
Teacher
CLARE VINCENT
Teacher
CLARE VINCENT
Teacher
MURRAY NEIL
Teacher
MURRAY NEIL
Teacher
PETER CHANDLER
Teacher
PETER CHANDLER
Teacher
LUCIA HEARN-KUKOVA
Teacher
LUCIA HEARN-KUKOVA
Teacher
ZEHRA KILIC-DIFFEY
Teacher
ZEHRA KILIC-DIFFEY
Teacher
HOLLY WALTER
Teacher
HOLLY WALTER
Teacher
DEANNA KASPROWICZ
Teacher
After completing my Cambridge CELTA course in 2013, I began teaching in summer language schools in the UK. I later moved to China where I lived and worked for 9 years, immersing myself in the language and culture. During my time there, I taught English to students of different ages and abilities and also worked in translation. I returned to the UK and joined WA in January 2024. I am passionate about teaching international students, supporting their progress, and sharing cultural experiences and customs. I love seeing my students improve their English skills and confidently engage with people from different cultures. Outside of work, I enjoy travelling, yoga, salsa dancing, and spending quality time with my family.
DIANA ARMSTRONG
Teacher
DIANA ARMSTRONG
Teacher
TONY PLAYTER
Teacher
I have been teaching for the last 6 years in: Thailand, Spain, China, Malaysia (remote teaching), UK, Slovakia and the Czech Republic. Teaching English is the most rewarding job I’ve ever had and I’m extremely passionate about it and have completed a PGCE in teaching English Language and Literature and have recently started an MA in TESOL (Teaching English and Linguistics). I love the diversity of a multi-national class room and strongly believe this is the best environment to improve one’s language skills effectively. I’m pleased to be part of the team here and I am already greatly enjoying my time at Westbourne Academy.
TONY PLAYTER
Teacher
Where We Are Based
Location
31 Alumhurst Road, Westbourne, Dorset, BH4 8EN, UK.