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Michelle holds a Master of Teaching degree with a specialisation in Korean and EAL/D (English as an Additional Language or Dialect). With experience teaching Korean in diverse educational settings, Michelle has worked with learners of all ages—from young children to adults. Passionate about language education and cultural exchange, Michelle is committed to creating engaging, supportive learning environments tailored to each student’s needs and goals.

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Judy King, OAM, MA, Dip Ed has taught History and Politics at WEA since 2011. Before then, she taught HSC Modern History, Ancient History and English in NSW public schools for many years. She has also tutored in Early Modern History at Macquarie University while lecturing in Macquarie's Teacher Education Program. Judy was previously the editor of Teaching History, the professional journal of The History Teachers Association of NSW. She has a particular interest in English and Russian History, a love of film and music, and an abiding interest in politics and current events. She welcomes all opportunities to share her passion for History and Politics with WEA students. Judy attended the Cambridge University History Summer School in 2014 and 2019 and hopes to return sometime in the future.

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Daniele Konrad is a Swiss-born astrologer with over 40 years of experience in the field. Her lifelong passion lies in exploring the human psyche through the symbolic language of astrology, which she sees as a living, evolving system—growing in step with our deepening understanding of consciousness. Largely self-taught in her early years, Daniele drew deep inspiration from the works of Dane Rudhyar, Alice Bailey, and Liz Greene. In 2023, she earned her diploma from the Mercury Internet School of Psychological Astrology (MISPA) in London—the successor to Liz Greene’s renowned Centre for Psychological Astrology (CPA).

Now based in Australia, Daniele is currently completing the diploma program of the Australian Astrological Federation, having already passed its interpretative exam. Her practice is further enriched by her studies in Vedic astrology with a Brahmin teacher in India, where she received formal certification. This cross-cultural foundation allows her to blend tropical and sidereal systems into a nuanced and integrative approach. In recent years, Daniele has broadened her scope to include a wide range of astrological traditions—from ancient Mesopotamian systems to the psychologically symbolic models developed over the last century. Her current work is also deeply informed by mythology and fairy tales, which she weaves into her readings to add symbolic depth and resonance.

For Daniele, astrology is not about prediction, but about insight. It is a symbolic framework for navigating the inner and outer landscapes of life—offering meaning, clarity, and self-awareness. She is passionate about sharing her knowledge and offering others a vivid, enriching, and deeply human perspective on astrology.

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Dr Alan Krell is a retired Associate Professor of Art History and Theory at UNSW’s School of Art & Design, where he taught for over 30 years. He previously headed Art History at Nepean CAE (now Western Sydney University) and lectured in the UK before moving to Australia. Alan’s research and writing explore the intersections of art, culture, and imagination. His books include Manet and the Painters of Contemporary Life, The Devil’s Rope: A cultural history of barbed wire, Burning Issues: Fire in the Social Imagination., and The Mummy’s Foot and the Big Toe, published internationally by Thames & Hudson.

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Lawrence Lam has been a full-time advisor for families and businesses for more than 25 years. He holds a Master of Business Law degree, is a graduate of Australian Institute of Company Directors and a Fellow of the Certified Practising Accountants with specialization in personal financial planning, a Certified Financial Planner practitioner and a Fellow of FINSIA.

For the last 15 years, he runs a successful boutique financial practice in the city, assisting professionals and business owners building wealth. Lawrence has been involved with community college training since 1988. With his light-hearted approach, he is able to de-mystify the technical jargons of tax, legal and superannuation to guide you in an engaging and practical way.

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Esther Lamb was educated at the University of Adelaide (BA Drama. Hons) and University of SA (B. Ed). She has 20 years drama, theatre and film teaching experience across Australia and is the recipient of several awards for her work as a director, writer and documentary film maker. Esther is an enthusiastic teacher who is dedicated to creating a safe, engaging and fun environment so students can create with confidence. She uses a variety of group and individual exercises to explore and build practical skills.

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James Laughlin. Tutor of WEA Sydney

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David Lennon. Tutor of WEA Sydney

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Diana Levy, BA, Dip Ed. is an author, poet and walks leader in the Blue Mountains where she has lived for 34 years. A zen student for 45 years, she founded and led the Blue Mountains Yatras from 2010 to 2014, leading mindful meditative walks there. She is finishing a book about her walks in Gundungurra country in the ‘haibun’ style and has written an article for the Blue Mountains Heritage Journal titled John Jingery, Gundungurra man, and Robert J. O’Reilly, grazier, in the Burragorang Valley

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Nan Li, PhD, MA, has taught in the fields of international relations and political history for over five years, with experience at both university and public school levels. He holds a PhD and MA from UNSW and brings to his teaching a unique background as a former TV journalist and conservationist. Nan has a particular interest in how historical legacies continue to shape contemporary society and politics. He integrates diverse media sources into his teaching to present a fuller picture of the past and its ongoing impact. Nan values education as a collaborative journey, where people from different walks of life come together in a shared pursuit of truth, driven by hope and mutual respect.