Before beginning teaching in Vietnam a decade ago, I worked closely with the education sector as a civil servant in London. This has given me a firsthand insight to the power of education, particularly ESL, in opening a world of opportunities to learners. Having grown up with two English teachers as parents, I have a long-standing appreciation of the positive impact we as educators can have. In my role as the CEP programme coordinator, I am passionate about using the latest pedagogical advances to design and implement a curriculum that equips our students with the English skills and confidence they need to succeed in today's globalized world. With two children studying here at VAS I am confident in, and committed to, the excellent quality of education we offer.