Richard Language College: Meet the Team
Robert French: Principal
Oxford-educated Robert originally trained to teach University-Level French, which he did for 5 years. He has been associated with Richard Language College for 16 years, 4 of them as Academic Manager (2001-2004), and latterly as Principal.
Sean O'Connor: Academic Manager
Sean Studied Applied Linguistics for Language Teaching (MA) at the University of Southampton. Joined RLC in 2003 and is responsible for Short and Executive Courses. Academic interests include English for Academic Purposes and the role of computers in language learning.
Cyril Leclerc: Marketing Manager, CLAS Coordinator
Cyril Originally worked in France as an educator in Salesian Secondary Schools, he studied phylosophy at the Ecole Cathedrale. He has been with RLC for 9 years, after working as a social organiser for 3 years. Cyril is currently working in the marketing department with Celina, and is responsible for running Junior courses during summer.
Jon Crocker: Client Services Manager
Jon has been involved in EFL since 1992 and has worked both in Spain and the UK. He has been with RLC since 2003 and is Client Services Manager working in the Administration department. His main responsibility is dealing with enrolments.
Linda Willard: Assistant Accommodation Officer
Linda is a graduate in Estate Management and a qualified General Practice Surveyor. Linda has worked in both London and Bournemouth for property companies and estate agents. Linda joined the team at RLC in April 2004 in the accommodation and welfare department.
Rebecca Price: Accommodation and Welfare
Beki is linked with Richard Language College since 1987. She is currently looking after our students' welfare and is responsible for liaising with Host families. Homestay is living with a local family, situated near the school. You live as part of the family, eat and talk with them and enjoy all the advantages of being immersed in daily family life. There will be no other students with your mother tongue.Beki is dealing with all matters arising from a situation in your family, you can always speak to her if you don't feel comfortable.
Celina Tariya-Curran: Marketing Secretary
A graduate of BA Business and MA Tourism and Hospitality Management, Celina worked with Thailand’s biggest inbound tour operator before joining RLC in 2004. She specialises in customer relationship management and is the first point of contact for new enquiries.
Elaine Gormley: College Administrator
Elaine Graduated from the University of Ulster with BA Hons International Business Communication. Elaine worked as an Administrator for Derry City Council, Northern Ireland before joining RLC in 2004. Elaine is currently working in the Academic Management Office as College Administrator.
Clive Jennings: BUPEP Link Tutor
Clive graduated as a teacher of English in 1978 and obtained the RSA TEFL diploma in 1985. He was previously a Director of Studies and joined Richard Language College in 1999 to concentrate on what he enjoys most: teaching. He has worked closely with Bournemouth University to create and develop courses to help students achieve a level of English suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate studies.
Jan Borgen: Comenius Courses
Jan has been at Richard Language College since 1990. She has been a teacher trainer for 15 years and has been recently involved in the development of teacher refresher courses. Before this new role she was responsible for running the courses specially designed for Commercial Swiss Schools. Prior to joining this College she worked in Italy, Spain and North Africa teaching General and Business English.
Denise Judge: Educational Counsellor
Denise has worked at Richard Language College since 1997. Denise was originally in charge of the CLAS junior Courses when she joined the team. She is now responsible for student orientation towards Higher Education. She helps the students to select universities and complete their applications. She has wide experience of teaching at all levels including examination classes.
Karen Graham: Swiss Coordinator
Karen has been with RLC since June 2004 and is responsible for the direction and administration of all the Swiss Groups. She has taught mainly General and Business English in the UK. In 2002 Karen spent a very enjoyable period teaching English to both adults and children in Sicily.
Peter Scott Powell: Private Sudy Centre Supervisor
Peter has been with RLC for four years and currently has responsibility for the Private Study Centre and Independant Learning. Having previously taught at the University of Versailles and IFG Langues in Paris, Peter also enjoys teaching on the French 'Grandes Ecoles' preparation courses here at RLC. In his free time, he enjoys taking an active part in local dramatic and musical productions.
Joanna Gedych: Social Organiser
Joanna finished university in Poland and obtained a Master's of Marketing. She worked as a swimming teacher and lifeguard in the Youth Palace, Warsaw. She has been working for RLC since June 2004. She is responsible for afternoon and evening activities and Saturday excursions. Joanna also helps students with organising their free time.