I am returning to the Island to take up the post of Curriculum Team Leader and to teach Film and Media Studies at the F6rm. Having grown up here, I was excited to hear about the creation of a sixth form centre as I believe the experience of college life, which enables a new beginning, accessibility to diverse subjects and the opportunity to meet students from other walks of life, is extremely valuable. Continue reading…
I started out as a brass player when I was very young becoming British Under 18 Champion at 11 years old. I have always had a passion for performance and direction, winning awards in both but my major love is the voice and the reason I became a vocal specialist following my BA in Music (Performance Arts). Continue reading…
Anna Wright teaches Business Studies and Economics at the Isle of Wight College. She studied Business at the University of Stirling, which included an exchange year to the Business School at Texas A & M University, USA and completed her PGCE at the University of Portsmouth.
A native of Nottinghamshire, Arlene trained as a photographer in the Royal Navy and subsequently worked as a freelance photographer as well as managing the Photographic Department for Shell International.
Beth Feltham teaches Philosophy and Critical Thinking at the Isle of Wight College. Having undertaken a Bachelor Degree in Religious Studies and a Masters degree in Religion, Science and Ethics specializing in Meta-Ethics at the University of Wales, Lampeter and Leiden University in Holland she then went on to train as a teacher with Oxford University. Continue reading…
I currently teach Physics and Biology at the F6rm, I am originally from Coventry in the West Midlands and studied Sports and Materials Science at The University of Birmingham. Following this I studied for Masters degree in Materials Engineering and published my thesis after completion of the course. Since qualifying as a teacher I have taught for 4 years in a number of different schools and have found sixth form teaching to be the most exciting and rewarding. Continue reading…
Dr. Carl Watts teaches Modern History, Government and Politics, and Critical Thinking at the Isle of Wight College. He completed his doctoral thesis on the Rhodesian Crisis at the University of Birmingham, where he taught Modern History and War Studies. He has held visiting positions at several universities in the American Midwest, and was a Research Fellow in the Centre for International Studies at the London School of Economics. Continue reading…
Dan Boatright teaches Geology, Archaeology and Ancient History at the Isle of Wight College. Having undertaken a Bachelors Degree in Egyptian Archaeology and a Masters degree in Archaeology at the University of Liverpool he embarked on several archaeological excavations training to be an archaeological geophysicist and surveyor, and is still known to walk around fields and deserts with a magnetometer when the need arises. Continue reading…
After school I studied Music and then continued my studies at University moving into TV & Radio Production. I spent the next six years working across various genres of television and Film in a variety of roles from Runner, to Researcher and Assistant Director. Continue reading…
After graduating from Newcastle University with a Bsc. In Psychology, I moved to Japan and remained there for 5 years studying both Japanese and Diving. I returned to England to study for a Masters in Health Psychology at University College London then spent several years in U.S working as an Outward Bound Instructor. Continue reading…
Georgina Aitken studied Chemistry at Sussex Univeristy. This was followed by a doctorate in the ‘Reactivity of Gas Phase Transition Metal Complexes’. Following this she did postgraduate research at Oxford. She was then accepted onto the Foyle foundation ‘Inspire PGCE’ programme at Imperial College. Continue reading…
Guy has a degree in Law from Oxford University, and he has been involved for a number of years with the examining board AQA, both as an A Level Law examiner and as a contributor to their authorised A Level Law text book. Guy has fifteen years’ experience as a lecturer in Law, and teaches students both at A Level and at undergraduate level in university.
Hafsa teaches geography and is the Environmental Officer at the Isle of Wight College. She completed her Masters degree in geographical sciences, with a focus on hydrology, glaciology and environmental change, at the University of Bristol in 2007.
Hamish is a teacher of French and Spanish at the Isle of Wight College. With a BA in Modern languages and European Studies, he has lived and worked abroad for several years combining his love of travel and discovering new cultures. He gained his first taste of teaching languages during his university degree where he taught English to young people in schools in France and Spain. Continue reading…
Hannah Ray trained in fine art at St Matins College, London, and Bath Spa University. Returning to the Isle of Wight after her studies she continued to practise as an artist selling her work and undertaking varied commission work along with public murals. Hannah also has experience curating exhibitions, co-ordinating projects and within community arts. Continue reading…
Teacher of sociology and psychology Hayley is married with two children, Herbie and Wynn. She used to sail the world with her husband on yacht deliveries which has given her privileged access to places that can only be reached by sea (no airports etc). She has lived on land for seven years and has moved to the Isle of Wight from Devon where she taught sociology and psychology for four years. Hayley says, ‘I am fascinated by people and culture; my unique experiences of the world have contributed to my sociological understanding’. Continue reading…
After studying A-level Psychology in Chichester, James went to Bath Spa University and completed his degree in Psychology and Culture. Excellent tutorship from Prof M. Cardwell and Prof L.Workman coupled with his interests in Evolutionary Psychology and Neuroscience gave him the impetus to teach. Continue reading…
Jim did an Engineering degree followed by a PhD in Applied Maths (Fluid Mechanics). Prior to taking up a teaching role he had extensive experience both in the UK and abroad in various fields, including IT and advertising. He is also the Section Leader for Engineering at the Isle of Wight College.
I hope to bring to the students not only success but a sense of belief and positivity in their own abilities. Growing up in a quiet picturesque suburb south east of Melbourne, Australia, I know how easy it is to stay in one place when you feel secure. I felt that in order to reach my full potential I needed to face big challenges. Continue reading…
Kat teaches Environmental Studies and Geology at F6rm. After a BSc (Hons) in Environmental Science at the University of Sheffield, Kat travelled in Africa for a couple of years before returning to the Isle of Wight to work for the Environment Agency. This work took her to the best parts of the Island from the scrapyards to the landfill sites with the occasional visit to the rivers, streams and farmyards. Continue reading…
Kim has recently moved to the Isle of Wight to take up the post of Sport Studies teacher.
Although born in Lancashire, Kim spent much of her childhood living on Anglesey, before moving back to North Manchester as a teenager.
After a career in the Merchant Navy, Maarten studied Oceanography (BSc, Plymouth; MSc Southampton; PhD, Cambridge) and has worked as a chartered Marine Scientist (CMarSci) in the marine industry for a number of years. Continue reading…
Past Education/experience: I worked with the local Councils’ Education Directorate, at the Teachers’ Centre, for 9 years as a manager and graphic designer. During this time I returned to College to top up my formal qualifications with a HNC in Business & Finance as well as Graphic Communication. Continue reading…
Mathew was born in Manama, Bahrain to British parents. He has lived all over the UK finally moving to Nottingham when aged eleven. Mathew studied English Literature, Geography and Government and Politics at A-level. Continue reading…
Paul studied at Glasgow University and has BSc Hons degrees in Computing and Spanish. He joined The Isle of Wight College about 5 years ago after a background in the satellite industry. Paul is currently Section Leader in the Computing Department and will teach A Level Computing. Paul is also a teaching staff Governor.
Richard grew up on the Island and went to Ventnor Middle and Medina High Schools. After gaining a BSc in Physics from Sheffield University he took an MSc in Non Destructive Testing Of Materials at Brunel. A PGCE in Physics teaching From Southampton University and four years teaching in London schools followed. Continue reading…
Roland White graduated from the University of Glamorgan with a degree in Business. He then worked in the manufacturing industry for six years as a purchasing manager, completing a graduate diploma in purchasing and supply chain management. At this time he decided to follow his real passion and re-trained as a teacher. In the intervening 12 years he has taught a range of subjects at different levels. Continue reading…
I teach engineering in the F6RM and in the college. I have been very curious about engineering and how things work in particular since I was young. So, I obtained my degree in BEng (Hons) mechanical engineering from the University of Bolton in 2008. After this, I worked in engineering, foods and security industry for few years. Continue reading…
I completed my degree in Education and Sociology at Cardiff University going on to complete my teaching qualification. I am fascinated by people, cultures and being part of an ever evolving society hence the passion in Sociology! I enjoy travelling and being of mixed heritage I have spent time in Pakistan and more recently Malaysia, which was a fantastic experience and one I hope to revisit in the not so distant future. Continue reading…
Simon is teacher of Biology at F6rm. He’s been fascinated by how living things work since childhood. After A-levels, a degree in Biochemistry at St. Andrews was his next step into the life sciences, followed by a Master’s in Clinical Biochemistry. Continue reading…
Stuart teaches Business Studies, Economics and Accounting at the Isle of Wight College and his qualifications include a Master’s in Business (MBA) awarded by the University of Durham, a Master’s in Marketing (MSc) awarded by the University of Leicester and a BA (Hons) in Education and Training awarded by the University of Sunderland. Continue reading…
I was born in Surrey, but first came to the Island in a basket on a boat! Most of my life has been spent in London; I went to University College London to read English, and much later did a Master’s part-time at Nottingham. In between, I have brought up six children and taught in a variety of places from a women’s university in Saudi Arabia to a Pupil Referral Unit in West London, as well as at Carisbrooke. Continue reading…
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