My name is Petra and I’m from České Budějovice. I studied primary education at the University of South Bohemia, and have been living in England since 2006. Since 2015, I have been working at a high school as a teacher’s assistant. I have wanted to be a teacher ever since I was a child. I have been teaching at our Czech school for many years now, and also act as a guarantor of the first phase of our primary education. We make sure that the children learn through play and, above all, that they develop a positive relationship with the Czech language and culture.

I am originaly from Ostrava, but I have travelled the world as a cellist with the Talich Quartet as well as a soloist and a chamber musician. Currently, I am a professor of cello and chamber music at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester.

I was born near Hradec Králové. After finishing my MA in Interior Design, I moved to the United Kingdom. I settled in Manchester and built my career in adult education, focusing on training in Web Development, Digital Marketing, Cyber Security, Employability, AI, and automation.

Being part of the Czech School and community in Manchester means a lot to me. It is important to me to pass on Czech heritage and language to the community, and to help maintain a link between the North West of the United Kingdom and the Czech homeland.

Outside of work, I enjoy DIY, reading contemporary Czech authors, and gaming, especially Factorio and games from Amanita Design.

I was born, grew up and studied in Prague. I came to Manchester in September 2000 as part of my studies for information services diploma and subsequently a Bachelor degree in Business Studies. Although my stay in England was meant to be temporary, fate decided otherwise and I permanently settled in Manchester after getting married in 2003. My husband and I have 2 wonderful boys.
I have worked for a prestigious architectural practice in the city centre since 2004, first as a Document Controller, now as the Information Manager and in my spare time I play slowpitch softball for Tigers, a team which competes in the Manchester Softball League (outdoor and indoor).

I was born in České Budějovice, South Bohemia. After completing a PhD in Molecular Biology through Charles University in Prague and Université Louis Pasteur in Strasbourg in France, I moved to Manchester in 2008 for what was intended to be a short-term research placement. Instead, I made Manchester my home.

I am a research scientist at the Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute, where I study the mechanisms that regulate cell division. Alongside my research, I have an interest in higher education teaching and am a Fellow of Advance HE in recognition of my teaching practice. Outside work, I am a mother of two boys.

I am proud of my Czech heritage and value the opportunity to maintain strong ties to Czech culture while building connections within the local Czech community. I am delighted to be part of a team that helps bring people together and supports Czech families in the region.