He has been teaching in Japan for over 15 years and is currently an Aston University PhD student. His research focuses on learner support and discovery in non-judgmental environments. He has been an active member of JALT since 2004, has presented at numerous conferences, and has published articles on teacher development, motivation, and methodology. He is also a materials writer and is currently working on a new coursebook, Discover the News with David Harrington (Language Solutions, 2013).