Meet our Team

Ms Manske is Head of Modern Foreign Languages at Hewett Academy and teaches French and Spanish. A language enthusiast, she has spent many years learning and using several languages herself, some more successfully than others.

She believes languages are about people first and foremost. For her, the real reward of learning another language is being able to communicate directly with others, understand different perspectives and access experiences that might otherwise remain out of reach. Languages are also a valuable asset in the workplace, often opening doors and creating opportunities in unexpected places.

She hopes her pupils leave school not only with language qualifications, but also with the confidence and enthusiasm to use languages to explore, connect with others and make the most of the opportunities around them.