Name: Michael O'Grady

 

What is your job at BBELS? Owner and Director

 

How long have you been working at the school? I started in 1998 in a tiny office. It's become a great school full of wonderful people.

 

What do you like most about working at BBELS? The interesting people that study with us, the effect that Byron Bay's natural beauty has on them, helping people that really want to improve their English (I studied French and Lived in France) and Cafe Oska!

 

At BBELS everybody should...open their minds and hearts.

 

In Byron Bay everybody should...surf, do yoga, enjoy a sunset at main beach, talk to a nice stranger!

Name: Alena O’Grady

 

What is your job at BBELS? Accounts

 

How long have you been working at the school? Since 1999

 

What do you like most about working at BBELS? I love how students of different nationalities become lifelong friends and share some fantastic experiences in Australia.

 

At BBELS everybody should …  Learn to Live a relaxed and happy life :)

 

In Byron Bay everybody should … talk to local people

Name: Corina Byrne

 

What is your job at BBELS? Student House coordinator

 

How long have you been working at the school? Since February 2012

 

What do you like most about working at BBELS? All the nice people we have here! I also like all the different nationalities and languages that are spoken here.

 

At BBELS everybody should … respect and learn from each other.

 

In Byron Bay everybody should … remember how lucky we are to be in such a beautiful place!

Name: Sonia Margagliotta  ->> sonia@bbels.com.au

 

What is your job at BBELS? Sales and Marketing Manager, Volunteer Program Coordinator

 

How long have you been working at the school? Since March 2012

 

What do you like most about working at BBELS? Encouraging the students to get involved in Byron Bay doing some volunteer work. That’s a fantastic way to meet the locals, improve their English language skills and be part of beautiful Byron!  New students should… pop into my office and say hello!

 

At BBELS everybody should… socialize and enjoy the great multicultural vibe that we have at the school!

 

In Byron Bay everybody should… slip slop slap, soak up the sun, catch a wave, and wear a big smile!

 

What do you do in your free time? Relax with yoga, have a swim at Tallow’s and walk up the lighthouse for the most beautiful sunsets!

Name: Kyoko McMahon

 

What is your job at BBELS? Reception/enrolment

 

How long have you been working at the school? Since 2004!!!

 

What do you like most about working at BBELS?  Meeting new students, learning about different cultures and seeing happy faces.

 

At BBELS everybody should … speak English, study hard & enjoy life in Byron.

 

In Byron Bay everybody should … go to the beach & learn to surf.

Name:  JD Lopez

 

What is your job at BBELS? Assistant Director of Studies; teacher.

 

How long have you been working at the school? Could it really be 8 years?

 

What do you like most about working at BBELS? Teaching an eclectic mix of students; working with the dedicated (often eccentric) staff members.

 

At BBELS everybody should … engage in the opportunities that are open to them.

 

In Byron Bay everybody should … see the view from the lighthouse on their first day, then study hard.