SHARON BARNES

** Sharon Barnes is a passionate Germanist, who lived in Hannover for one year as part of her university degree course. She worked at IGS Kronsberg as a British Council Assistant; a school she later established a school exchange with. Supported by the Bristol-Hannover Council, Sharon and her students took part in the 70th anniversary twinning events, celebrating the links between Bristol and Hannover. Sharon also received a Special Mention award from the German Embassy in 2017 for her sustained efforts in promoting German and the links to Hannover. Sharon is keen for young people to experience the benefits of learning a new language and also taking part in cultural exchanges.