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Al Gibson

http://countdowncreative.co.uk
Al Gibson is a business journalist based in Exeter. He started Countdown Creative in 2020 offering copywriting services to local companies, charities and organisations.
Leading with Heart: Ellie Jones on shaping Academic Summer Camps as teacher, HR Head and proud mum
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Leading with Heart: Ellie Jones on shaping Academic Summer Camps as teacher, HR Head and proud mum

Al Gibson Al Gibson 7 days ago

Ellie Jones is Head of HR and Head of Academics at Academic Summer, where she plays a central role in shaping both the team and the learning experience across the organisation’s UK and Canada camps. With a background in teaching and a strong focus on student-centred education, Ellie brings warmth, […]

Meet Vincent Smidowicz – a voice of experience at Academic Summer Camps
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Meet Vincent Smidowicz – a voice of experience at Academic Summer Camps

Al Gibson Al Gibson 1 week ago

Vincent Smidowicz is one of those rare educators whose influence reaches across generations. With roots in summer school education stretching back to the 1970s, Vincent has taught countless students – “thousands, hundreds of thousands, almost certainly,” as he reflects with characteristic understatement. Today, he’s a key part of the Academic Summer team, […]

An interview with Dr Giedre Balcytyte – Course Director at Academic Summer
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An interview with Dr Giedre Balcytyte – Course Director at Academic Summer

Al Gibson Al Gibson 3 months ago

Business journalist, Al Gibson, sat down with Dr Giedrė Balčytytė at David Game College at David Game College to discuss her passion for education, leadership and innovative teaching methods. Dr Balcytyte, who has a background in language, music and research is Academic Manager at Academic Summer and Course Director for our David Game programme. Not […]

How attending a British summer school changed Nikita’s life: a journey of growth and opportunity
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How attending a British summer school changed Nikita’s life: a journey of growth and opportunity

Al Gibson Al Gibson 4 months ago

When Nikita Piazenko came on his first British summer school, he was a 14-year-old student from Lithuania with a passion for ice hockey. Fluent in Lithuanian, Italian and Russian, his parents recognised the value of him mastering English as an international language and he seized this opportunity to enhance his skills. […]

Meet the Queen of British Summer Schools, Helen Lami
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Meet the Queen of British Summer Schools, Helen Lami

Al Gibson Al Gibson 4 months ago

Independent business journalist, Al Gibson. sat down with the company’s leader Helen Lami who is on a mission to deliver the best of British education to students from across the world.  Last year 59 countries were represented in five Academic Camps in the UK and Canada, including students from across […]

Be a leader: insights from Helen Lami’s talk to future leaders at Summer Camp, 2024 in London
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Be a leader: insights from Helen Lami’s talk to future leaders at Summer Camp, 2024 in London

Al Gibson Al Gibson 9 months ago

Helen Lami, the CEO of Academic Summer, recently delivered an inspiring talk on leadership to a group of 40 enthusiastic learners at the prestigious David Game College in London. As part of the ‘Be a Leader’ programme, her PowerPoint presentation aimed to enlighten young minds about the essential qualities of […]

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