At Every Language Learner, the heart of my work is the impact it has on real classrooms, real educators, and real families. Below you’ll find feedback from teachers, teaching assistants, EAL specialists, school leaders, and parents of tutees who have experienced my training, resources, and support firsthand. Their insights reflect the practical strategies, inclusive mindset, and personalised approach that guide everything I do. I’m deeply grateful for every message shared as each one helps shape and strengthen the work of Every Language Learner as we continue building a more inclusive, multilingual future together.
What parents are saying
I truly want to thank you for all your support throughout this process. It has been very helpful for (student name). Once he’s had a bit of a break, I’d like to stay in touch from time to time. Whenever he needs support again, we’d be very happy to reach out to you.
– Parent of tutee
The lessons being tailored specifically to (student name )’s needs, and the careful attention to timing (starting and finishing on time) were, in my opinion, very important details.
– Parent of tutee
What educators are saying
Feedback from the Inclusion for Multilingual Learners in Action webinar
“I loved that we could submit personal questions ahead of time and that Marijke wove them into the webinar so seamlessly. The session felt incredibly personalised and the price was so affordable for the value provided!”
— EAL Coordinator
“I’m excited to use Marijke’s strategies to strengthen my work with our EAL specialists so they can coach classroom teachers more effectively. Practical, actionable and immediately useful.”
— EAL Coordinator
“Every Language Learner offered actionable steps to build a multilingual ecosystem with inclusive strategies and clear next steps. Marijke personalised the experience beautifully and adapted her content to the specific questions participants brought.”
— EAL Coordinator
Former colleagues
Marijke’s approach is always student-centred and asset-oriented.
– Former colleague
One thing that stands out about working with Marijke is her joy in the success of her students
– Former colleague
She put multilingual education in the forefront and through her leadership increased the attention discipline faculty put on accommodations that had a positive impact on our multilingual students.
– Former colleague
The impact Marijke’s work had on her students was positive. Their confidence in both their English language skills and their home culture grew, something you want in all learners.
– Former colleague
Marijke is an amazing advocate for all of her multilingual learners. In addition to working every day to ensure that her learners are supported, she also has a commitment to professional development and making sure she is keeping up with best practices and new developments in her field.
As a librarian, it was fantastic to work with Marijke to help develop a more inclusive and multilingual library collection. She is a knowledgeable and proactive resource about multilingual learning, and she gave me a deeper understanding and awareness of how I could best support our students. Marijke’s advocacy for multilingual learners raised the level of awareness of the specific needs of her learners within the general school community. She made a huge difference in terms of how the multilingual learning program was implemented and approached at our school.
Marijke is a great colleague, always willing to collaborate and try new ideas.
– M. Wagner, Librarian
Marijke has a truly inclusive and collaborative approach to multilingual learning. She supported not only her own students but the wider school community, always ensuring that every learner’s voice was heard and valued. She consistently advocated for students with faculty and parents, going above and beyond her formal responsibilities to provide guidance, resources, and support wherever it was needed.
Marijke’s work had a huge impact on students’ learning, confidence, and sense of belonging. She advocated for their needs and provided tailored support, which helped students feel valued and understood. Many became more confident in using English, more engaged in lessons, and more willing to participate in school life.
Marijke helped create a culture at our school where all students felt seen, supported, and empowered. She helped to strengthened the relationships of students and fostered an understanding of multilanguage learners.
One thing that always stood out about working with Marijke was her unwavering dedication to every one of her students and their families. – P. Kakalec, School Counsellor
Collaborations
Marijke offered a genuine, personal and practice-driven experience and advice for other practitioners.
– BAISIS Director
What stands out is her advice to embed practical changes in schools.
– BAISIS Director
Marijke’s training approach and delivery is warm, honest and easy to engage with. She shares real and tested examples, acknowledges practical challenges and suggests solutions.
– BAISIS Director
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