<p>Rowena holds a BA honours in Primary Education from Oxford Brookes and QTS, with additional certifications in TESOL and a CELTA She has taught English as both a subject and as second langauge from the very young to adults. Originally from Oxford, England, she is entering her 15th year teaching at Private International Schools ranging from Japan, Hong Kong and where she has now called home for 12 years, Italy.  She also has an Ma in Business Management from  UCal Berkeley, but much like her mother, who was a teacher for 46 years, teaching really won her heart.</p><p>I am a passionate educator and enjoys empowering my students.Having worked in international schools and language institutes for many years and have been based in Italy for the last 12 years, When not teaching, she other creative pursuits, like arts and crafts projects, swimming and horse riding.</p>