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Pamela Becker is Director of Studies (DoS). This is her fifth year teaching at IH Brno, where she immensely enjoys the students, staff, and creative flexibility in the classroom. Like her colleague Pavla, Pamela is also an intricate part of the International House operations and did her DoS management training at International House World Organisation headquarters in London. In addition to her responsibilities with the school, Pamela is also a certified Cambridge Oral Examiner and did her CELTA teacher training at Akcent International House, Prague. Prior to her Director of Studies appointment, Pamela was the Assistant Director of Studies at the school and brings with her a wide range of international management experience. She is originally from Chicago, Illinois, USA, where her management and teaching career experiences have always been focused on education and international projects. When not teaching, Pamela enjoys skiing; Czech, German, and Jewish cultures; music of many styles (especially Irish, Jazz, African, and Classical); playing the violin or viola, and going to live performances.

Charles fell in love with the Czech Republic three years ago: the people, the beer, and the country--which is why he did his CELTA training at Akcent International House in Prague and has joined us here at IH Brno. Before that, he was a successful business entrepreneur, owning his own delicatessen business and a bed and breakfast in the UK (which he still has). Originally from Lymington, Hampshire, Charles has traveled through Europe and the East Coast of the US and wants someday to travel to Russia. When he isn’t seizing the day cycling or digging up old bones to satisfy his curiosity in archeology, he dreams of good English bacon.

Hana holds a university degree in English Language and Literature, Modern Greek Language and Literature, and ELT training from Brno’s Masaryk University. Prior to her English-teaching career, which began five years ago, she had worked in the tourism industry as a travel agency representative and tourist guide in Greece. She says these positions were very good for her teaching skills because she learned how to be communicative and patient. She thinks Czech students are intelligent, hardworking, demanding and she chose to join the ILC International House Brno team this year because of its high standards and a very good reputation. Hana has also taught Greek and likes travelling, Ancient Greek art, cinema and aerobics. She also loves koalas but has never actually seen one.

Don't call Lily-Anne English! She comes from Ayrshire, Scotland, and is very proud of her Scottish heritage. Lily-Anne has made the rounds--travelling to Greece, the Netherlands, Spain, and Hungary. Her English teaching has brought her to a variety of schools throughout China and the UK, including an International House school in Katowice, Poland. She earned the CELTA at IH Budapest. This is her second year in Brno, where she's looking forward to the supportive environment and the friendly, sociable students at IH, as well as the cheap and good Czech beer. At IH Brno she enjoys teaching Cambridge exam classes and Business English. Lily-Anne certainly knows a lot about beer, as she was a bar manager in both Scotland and China. She was also a trampoline coach during her student days. When she isn't passionately explaining how to properly use the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd conditionals, you can find her hillwalking (even with a broken leg) and watching football (otherwise known as soccer to the Americans).

Petra holds an ELT Methodology certificate from Masaryk University and has been working for International House since 2003. She is originally from Uherský Ostroh, and is a true Czech patriot. She thinks overall Czech students are lazy and want to have fun all the time, but when they have to pay, they want teaching that’s worth their money. She enjoys preparing quality lessons, and when not busy with her family, she enjoys music, dance, books, and medieval history.

Radka K holds her Master’s degree in education from Masaryk University, spent a year studying and working in Australia, and has worked at a number of language agencies prior to coming to International House Brno. She is eager to develop her teaching skills through the professional development opportunities the school offers here, and thinks Czech students are very willing to learn new things.

Regina is an experienced teacher at IH Brno. She is CELTA qualified from Basil Paterson College in Edinburgh, especially enjoys teaching FCE exam classes, and is also one of our four Cambridge certified Oral Examiners. Regina has a broad range of other experience, which includes medical training as a veterinarian and running her own business. When not taking care of her two dogs and four cats, Regina takes it easy by reading, socializing and playing tennis. A little known fact is that she has 42 pairs of shoes and has no plans to stop adding more.

Sona comes from Hnevosice, Czech Republic, and she's travelled all over Europe--to the UK, France, Germany, Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, and Austria. Sona was a student of English linguistics at Masaryk University here in Brno. This is her second year at IH Brno and she has recently earned her CELTA training through the IH Brno teacher training center. Sona joined the IH staff because of the great colleagues and the stimulating atmosphere at the school. Czech students, she says, are friendly, cooperative, and intelligent, and she's looking forward to working with them. She'd like to work abroad, but she loves the Czech Republic for its castles, its museums, its natural beauty, and of course, the beer. When she's not daydreaming, she plays music and reads books about history.

Zdenek is from Hrušovany u Brna (which translates as "pears near Brno"). He's studying ELT Methodology at Masaryk University and used to teach English to children. He's joined the IH staff two years ago because of its support for teacher training and its friendly students. He's been to Greece and Slovakia, and he hopes to get to Norway one day. His long-term goals are to teach, to translate, and to have a family. He's been known to participate in and organize live action role-playing events, where the imagination flows freely. His other interests include boardgames, computers, historical reenactments, and last but not least, his girlfriend.