Debbie Ridgard

Debbie is a teacher and author. She has been involved in primary school education and training for over thirty years. While teaching in a diverse, English-medium school in Johannesburg, South Africa, she became involved in teacher training and writing educational material for learners and teachers. Over the past twenty years, Debbie has partnered with Sally Burt in England, to write primary school English textbooks, workbooks, teacher guides, literature study guides, and readers for local and international curricula. Apart from writing, she continues to teach English online and in classrooms whenever the opportunity arises. Debbie is passionate about encouraging learners to develop their skills through interesting topics and activities and to see learners grow and reach their language potential.