In my final year at university, the Teacher Training Program by Oxford University Press, which I attended in Istanbul, became a turning point in my career. Completing the program successfully and with the reference of a professor in my department, I had the opportunity to work at Istanbul Private Taş College, which has still been implementing the IB (International Baccalaureate) program, immediately after graduation.

During my four years at Taş College, I had the chance to explore the transformative effects of inquiry-based learning on both students and teachers and thanks to the training programs I received from Persona Life Consultancy Company under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Ufuk Akın. To put the training into practice, I also had the opportunity to travel to England twice during this period.

In 2002, I returned to Zonguldak with the aim of working in an academic environment. Since then, I have been working as a lecturer at Bulent Ecevit University. When I calculate the years that have passed, the numbers genuinely surprise me!

I have raised a daughter and have always hoped for her to establish a successful presence in the field of languages that I have worked with great joy for so many years. Now, as I watch her navigate university life, I feel as though I am reliving the process and refreshing myself. Perhaps this feeling is the primary reason that I want to join the GRIT Team.

My greatest hobby is playing tennis. I believe that the effort and dedication I have shown in this area embody the saying, “It’s never too late for anything.”

So, with the motto “Starting is half the battle,” I greet the GRIT Team with enthusiasm!