Sue Johns – Author and Educator
Sue Johns, based in Worcester, England, is an author and seasoned educator whose help for Ukrainians has touched lives across borders. With over three decades of experience running Kingsway English Centre—a language school she co-founded with her husband Rick—Sue’s career has focused on supporting international students. Her debut book, Leaving Ukraine, chronicles the extraordinary journey of a Ukrainian teenager she sponsored during the 2022 Russian invasion, offering a deeply personal account of resilience, cultural exchange, and community solidarity.
Leaving Ukraine – an account of how Russia’s invasion in Feburary 2022 changed one boy’s life
It’s early 2022 and Russian troops are amassing on the border with Ukraine. Few imagined that over 3 years later the invasion that followed would still be raging. Sue Johns, who spent over 30 years looking after foreign students in her own language school in the UK, felt compelled to come to the aid of those fleeing the bombing. She gives a fascinating account of how she helped one boy who came to stay in her own family home.
Over 50 Five Star Reviews on Amazon
“This book is so readable and tells the story of Yuri and Sue in such a great way. A recommended read to educate us all.”
