Our Teachers

Introducing our Director of Studies, Assistant DoS, Senior teachers and most of our permanent teachers

Gemma Goatley

Gemma is originally from the UK and has a Degree (hons) in Broadcasting and a CELTA teaching qualification. She has been teaching English for 10 years.  Gemma loves relaxing on the beach, eating chocolate and doing yoga. She is married to an aspiring professional surfer and they have lived in New Zealand for 2 years.

Vishal Koshy

Vishal is originally from India and is a highly experienced and qualified English teacher. She has the CELTA and a degree in Education. In her spare time Vishal likes to cook, paint, read and play badminton.

Jeannine Potter

Jeannine is an American born New Zealander. She is highly qualified with a CELTA, a Diploma in Education and a B.A. Jeannine is a junk food and 80's music fan.

Sam Matthews

Sam is a New Zealander with a CELTA and a Bachelor of Tourism. Sam is a sportsman and a fan of hip hop music in addition to being a popular teacher here at Worldwide School

Glenn Trousselot

Glenn is a New Zealander with Certificates in Japanese, Chinese, Maori as well as the English teaching CELTA qualifications. Originally from Christchurch, Glenn moved up to Auckland in 2011 to start working at Worldwide School. In his part time Glenn surfs and spends time with his wife and 2 children.

Caroline Early

Caroline is originally from England. She is an experienced and qualified teacher. She has a BA (Hons) in English Language and Literature and MA in International relations and a TESOL Certificate. Caroline is also a keen sportswoman and artist. After living in Queenstown and teaching at our Combo partner school LSNZ, she moved to Auckland. We are very happy to have her here!

Brett White

Brett is from New Zealand and is a very experienced teacher. He has a BA in Art History, a Diploma in Teaching, a CELTA and a Diploma in Turf Culture. Brett is an old punk rocker and is also keen on fishing, golf, art and reading.

John Putt

John is our Director of Studies and has been an English teacher since 1996. He has taught overseas as well as in New Zealand. He has been a senior academic staff member and Director of Studies for many years. He has the CTEFLA and DELTA certificates and a university degree. John is a New Zealander.

Freya McClements

Freya is our Assistant Director of Studies and has taught English since 2000. She has a Bachelor’s (Arts) degree and the Trinity TESOL certificate. Freya is from New Zealand.

Ella Mrost

Ella is the senior teacher in charge of the Cambridge Programme and our school Librarian. She has taught English since 1991. She has lived in many countries and has many nationalities. Ella has the CELTA certificate and a BA in English as well as a diploma in librarianship and information systems.

Brian Coughlan

Brian has been an English teacher since 1999 and comes from Australia. He’s the senior teacher in charge of the TESOL programme and has the CELTA and DELTA certificate and a university degree.

Daniela Ritchie

Daniela has a BA (Honours) Degree in English Language and Literature and a TEFL certificate. She has been an English teacher since 1999 and is originally from the UK.

Molly Solange Cross

Molly is British and has been an English teacher since 1996. She has the Trinity TESOL certificate and a BA and MA in theatre and drama.

Jeremy Woodfield

Jeremy is a New Zealander and has taught English since 2002. He has the TESOL Certificate and an Education diploma. Jeremy also organises our social and activities programme.

Jacqui MacDonald

Jacqui comes from Scotland, has the Trinity TESOL certificate and has been an English teacher since 1999.

Michael Anthony Putt

Michael is a New Zealander and has lived in many countries. He has a BA (Commerce) degree in Management and has been an English teacher since 2006. Michael is one of our lively and popular teachers.