David Heathfield describes himself as 'an international storyteller, teacher trainer and writer of educational resources'. He says: "Storytelling and drama are at the core of my teaching because they are the most effective ways I know of language learners developing their listening and speaking skills and creativity. I am a freelance storyteller and teacher trainer and writer alongside my teaching at INTO the University of Exeter. Sharing and exploring oral stories from world cultures with adults, teenagers and children of all ages is my passion. It is my good fortune to run storytelling and drama workshops with teachers working around the world. In these ways, I learn wonderful stories by listening to them being told by students and teachers from everywhere." David has written a Teacher Development book titled, 'Storytelling With Our Students: techniques for telling tales from around the world". David is also an active member of the Creativity Group, which 'aims collaboratively to share information, promote reflection and inquiry, and encourage action through more creative and open teaching practices'.