Breaking Barriers: Teaching for Confidence and Success

When: Friday, November 21, 2025
Where: Online session via Zoom

Speaker: 
Katherine Reilly, ELT Author & Teacher Trainer

Organized by
MA TESOL Program, English department, Deree – The American College of Greece

About the event

Every student deserves to be heard, valued, and respected for their unique identity and experiences. This talk highlights the importance of creating inclusive environments where every learner can build confidence, embrace their strengths, and take ownership of their educational journey. Drawing from real classroom experiences and powerful student stories, this session explores how we can honor diverse perspectives and foster spaces where all students are not just participants, but leaders of their own growth. It’s a call to action to champion equity, nurture self-belief, and unlock the full potential of every individual.

*Teaching materials handout and certificate will be offered to all attendees

About the speaker

Katherine Reilly is an ELT author and teacher trainer based in Athens, Greece. She specializes in learner-centered teaching and has delivered numerous training sessions for the British Council International, the University of Athens, and multiple IATEFL SIGs. Known for her accessible and engaging approach, Katherine creates equity-focused materials that support students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. She has published extensively in ELT, children’s literature, and educational resources, and regularly trains educators in inclusive methodology. Katherine speaks at major ELT conferences worldwide, serves as an oral examiner, and shares her insights on equitable classroom practices through regular contributions to ELT News magazine.

Meeting ID: 974 1340 1267
Passcode: 651250

Participation is free and open to Deree students, alumni, and to the wider teaching community, including colleagues from other institutions and universities.

For further clarifications, please contact [email protected]