
Katya Cunningham
English teacher at St Georges's International School, Rhein-Ruhr
TEDx Organizer
Düsseldorf, GermanyAbout Katya
I am a…
Brainstormer, Educator/Teacher, Parent
Bio
Having taught in the UK for ten years, I made the move to Germany earlier in 2025. I have extensive teaching experience, mainly as an English teacher but also as the Head of Personal and Social Education. I have a passion for debate, journalism and promoting dialogue between diverse people with different ideas.
I'm passionate about
Journalism, debate, language, dialogue, ideas, history and literature, bringing people together. Interesting topics viewed from different angles.
An idea worth spreading
Literature brings people together.
Areas of expertise
Colonial history, Debating, Language analysis, Literature analysis#, Yoga
The TED story
As an English teacher, I am passionate about narratives and uncovering universal themes. Bringing ideas to life is part of the life of an English teacher and TedX is a resource frequently use to inspire pupils. I have led several Youth initatives, most notable the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative. TedX Youth has spoken to me as a vehicle to inspire pupils and bring social unity and collaboration to our school.
Things you might not know
Running!