Rebecca Smith has worked in Bedfordshire for nearly thirty years, as a teacher of modern foreign languages and then as County International Links Officer.  Prior to this, she was educated in Bruges, Belgium, before studying in Paris and working in education in France. Through these continued links, Bedfordshire has gained an international as well as a national reputation for its work.  In 2001, this culminated in Rebecca being awarded the honour of Chevalier dans l'Ordre des Palmes Academiques, which was conferred upon her by the President of the French Republic, in recognition of services to education and culture.
 
Rebecca remains committed to the international dimension and is currently working closely with the British Council and the DfES in promoting this area within the curriculum, thus providing opportunities for teachers and pupils to work with, learn from and enjoy the immense opportunities that wider horizons can offer.
 

Email : rebecca.smith@rhouse.co.uk