Meet the team
Between the directors and our trainers, we have 50-plus years’ of experience in the TEFL and training business. All members of the Destination TEFL team have lived abroad – so they know what a daunting prospect it can be to take the plunge and start your TEFL adventure. You are in good hands…what’s your next destination going to be?
KATHRYN WEBB
Head of Academics
Kathryn Webb is our head course director and co-owner of the school, and she’s highly qualified and tailored the course to what it is today. She left the USA 20 years ago to move to Italy. Not only does she have a degree in psychology - READ MORE
WILLIE VAN LOGGERENBERG
Head of Operations
Willie van Loggerenberg is the operations director and co-owner in Destination TEFL globally. He the go-to person based in Siem Reap. Willie is no stranger to TEFL and Gap Year programs, having been the national Teach Abroad Program Manager and franchise owner at OVC (Overseas Visitors’ Club) in South Africa for 14 years - READ MORE
ROSE- ANNE TURNER
Head of Admissions
Rose-Anne Turner runs the office with regards to admin and admissions, and is a co-owner of Destination TEFL. Rosanne and Kathryn have been in partnership for several years in Thailand with Samui TEFL - READ MORE
MATT ROBERTS
Franchise owner in Bali, Indonesia
Matt Roberts is our Bali franchise owner. Matt has a PGCE in Primary education and a Masters degree in ‘applied education in children’ as well as a 140 hour TEFL certificate acquired at Destination TEFL. - READ MORE
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MITCH & GUIDE
Franchise owners in Bangkok, Thailand
Mitch and Guide are world travellers, avid food enthusiasts, adventure junkies, and the owners of our Bangkok franchise! - READ MORE
TINA HENNESSY
Head Trainer - Siem Reap, Cambodia
Tina Hennessy is our head trainer. Tina has a degree in psychology, sociology and economics. She completed her TEFL at Samui TEFL in 2013, and also has her CELTA, as well as several other certificates in teaching, training and childcare - READ MORE
CHIEP CHY (Chy)
General assistant and school network manager - Siem Reap, Cambodia
Chy is our General assistant and School Network Manager. Chy grew up in the Siem Reap province, about 60 kms from Siem Reap City. He earned his bachelor degree in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) at Build Bright University in 2016 and recently added a second TEFL certificate at Destination TEFL in November 2020 under his belt - READ MORE
Arne & Lirene Cilliers
Sales & Marketing Team
Having completed the Destination TEFL course themselves, Arné and Lirene currently live and teach in Cambodia. They know the ins and outs of embarking on your next adventure and can't wait to answer any questions you may have about this life-changing journey. - REAM MORE
Genine de Witt (Travel Jane)
In-house Travel Consultant
Genine de Witt is our in-house travel consultant who will assist you in finding the best possible flights to your training destination. After completing her Diploma in Travel & Tourism, Genine travelled the globe extensively, and worked in various sectors of the travel industry, gaining valuable experience to understand and recognise the wants and needs of travellers. - READ MORE