Meet the Team

I look after all of our overseas agency partners. I’m the first point of call for new business partnerships, and I work closely with our existing partners to make sure their sales teams are fully-equipped to successfully advise students who are interested in our programmes.

My goal is to make HSI a valuable partner for any education agency who wants to promote British and Irish teen study programmes.

I’ve been with HSI since 2013, but held a number of similar roles (in very different industries) before then. Having experience in Tech, Consumer Goods and Construction, I can say with confidence that those of us who work in Study Travel are a very lucky bunch!

There are many aspects to my role, but it all boils to down to looking after our international students. As soon as a student arrives in the UK, it is my duty to ensure that they have a safe, successful and positive stay for the duration of their programme.

I have been a part of HSI since 2001 and love the small team environment and the people I work with. This role has also given me the opportunity to see more of the country when I visit schools and students.

Living so close to the South Downs, I’m always outdoors. I cycle everywhere and love the sense of freedom I get from exploring this area.

On a day to day basis I liaise with agents and schools overseeing enquiries and applications to the HSI programmes. It’s a very varied, and very busy, role where I work with agents and their students from the very first point of enquiry right through to assisting with visa documents and orientation details. I work closely with our partner schools in both admissions and programme developments and whenever possible get out and about to visit our schools.

I love the variety of the people contact as I get to work with people from all corners of the globe and Schools and Colleges from all over the UK. Working with a student from the moment they apply until the day they arrive, and beyond, is a wonderful process to be a part of and I really enjoy helping students to come to the UK to study. I am a firm believer in education and travel as essential life experiences and what better way to learn academically and personally than through studying in another country. I have a lot of respect for the HSI students who are coming to the UK to study when English is not their first language, it’s an adventurous thing to do and an experience that will undoubtedly enrich the rest of their lives.

Born in London, studied in Scotland, trained in Fine Art and moved to the South Coast in 1996. Started my employment life within what is now known as Sussex Downs College and quickly realised that the importance of Education was as deep a belief for me as Art! I worked with EF for a summer season before a stint in the travel business where I got to see a little of the world before heading back into Education. I worked at Study Group for over 6 Years within their University Placement service and more recently with their International Study Centres in the UK which is where I first became aware of HSI and the great team that is still going strong. HSI is by far the best and most exciting company I have worked with to date.

I’m not someone who stays still for very long so when not sat behind an HSI computer you will find me in my studio drawing and painting and generally getting rather messy! I also love running around with my 12 year son who is great fun either on the beach, in the pool, in galleries, museums or sushi bars.

My role is so diverse, but it mainly comes down to ensuring that our students programmes run as smoothly as possible and they have the best experience while here in the UK! You can think of me as the link between our agents and the schools but you could also find me organising the everyday needs for our office too.

After gaining a degree in Hospitability and Event Management, I took a step into the travel industry working as a coordinator for educational school trips around the world. I love working with young people and I understand how beneficial this experience is for our students.

I’m a people person who is always smiling. I love to travel and love to eat and drink my way around the world. If I am not watching the latest Sci-fi or Superhero movie, I’ll be on Brighton’s beautiful beach with my friends.

I look forward to hearing from you!

I am the Local Guardian in Brighton, I really enjoy this role as I get to meet so many amazing students from so many different countries. I try to match the student to the family as best as possible so that it is an enjoyable and happy experience for both the host family and student.

I have been a Local Guardian for almost 7 years and love meeting all the new students and getting to know them during their time in England. I enjoy witnessing the transformation from the apprehensive student during our initial care plan visit to the well-settled and confident student only a matter of weeks later. I also work for the local council and have 2 children plus 2 cats so I’m rather busy but I like to find the time to train and take part in London’s 26 mile Moonwalk each year as I am passionate about raising money for charity!

I have retired from my job as a teacher some years ago now, but I like to keep in touch with young people. Working for High Schools International gives me a great opportunity to do that. I like to travel (my last holiday was in Uzbekistan), to cook and best of all, to eat! I am addicted to Sudoku and my breakfasts of sourdough toast with home made marmalade. I spend a lot of time with my family and am enjoying seeing my one year old grandson, Joe, grow and develop.