Dr Stacey Johnson is an early career researcher and lecturer at Kadir Has University in Istanbul. Having completed her BA in TESOL and Education Studies, Postgraduate Diploma and MA in Education, she developed an avid interest in the areas of streaming, motivation and self-concept which led to her PhD in Education Studies. She has published journal articles on topics relevant to her work as an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) teacher both in the Middle East and the UK such as needs analysis curriculum development of EAP classes, notetaking techniques and mixed-ability grouping. Additional research interests include educational psychology, psycholinguistics, education in post-conflict settings, and the relationship between culture and education.