David Ferguson - Managing Director
David has over 20 years experience in the ELT industry, as a teacher, tour guide, Director of Studies and Managing Director. In that time, he has been able to put qualifications in History, English, Acting and Language education to good use in equal measure. David continues to enjoy learning about the ever-evolving Language and Tourism industry in his career at Babel Academy.
Roisin Keane - Director of Studies
Roisin has been working in English Language education since she completed her university degree in English and Psychology in 2005. Her experience includes travels as an English language teacher in Japan, coordinating adult ESOL programmes for immigrants in Dublin, Director of Studies, and running creative writing and further education courses for adult learners. She has also completed a Post Graduate Diploma and Masters in Adult Education focussing on creativity in learning.
Maria Gattari - Accommodation Manager
Maria holds a degree in Foreign Language Studies and a Master’s Degree in Event Management. She has over 5 years experience in the ELT industry, as an Activity Leader, Social Programme Manager and Accommodation Manager. Maria moved to Ireland from Italy and has a great passion for the country and its culture.
Alison Ferguson - Social Programme Manager
Alison has enjoyed working in the English Language Industry since 2013, firstly as a teacher then moving into Academic management & most recently, becoming the Social Programme Coordinator at Babel Academy in January 2019. Alison enjoys all aspects of the industry (don't ask her to choose), has a particular love for grammar & phrasal verbs & if you have met her, you'll know that she thinks everything is "lovely".
Annalisa Di Frenna - Admin Manager
Annalisa joined Babel Academy in January 2019 as Admin Manager. She has a strong background in educational tourism and over 10 years experience in the hospitality industry. Annalisa enjoys traveling and learning about new cultures. She will make sure every aspect of your experience is perfectly organised.