21 Spring 2013 - Greenhead College

GreenheadnewsNEWSLETTER ISSUE 21 Spring 2013New Faces • New Faces • New Faces • New FacesThe Reading of LifeGlen Dewsbury is the new Head of English. Afterstudying English and History at York University, Glenspecialised in English, working in adult educationbefore teaching in secondary schools. In terms ofhis early impressions of Greenhead, Glen commentsthat “the great thing about teaching at Greenheadis that students are independent”.Glen is passionate about his subject. On literature, he says he “can’timagine life without reading in its deepest, broadest sense” and it can“potentially make you a freer human being.” In his limited spare timeGlen enjoys spending time with his family. It is clear that Glen is happyin his new job noting that Greenhead “is a community and that allindividuals are respectful and compassionate.” The college “is a very,very special place”.Maddy Hay & Rosa Mason-Jones“Everlasting Enthusiasm”A fan of walking and cross-stitch, Ruth Hurd hasjoined the college English department. Born andbred in the Midlands, Ruth had her mind set onteaching from an early age. Ruth has thoroughlyenjoyed her work at Greenhead; the ‘greatatmosphere,’ ‘enthusiastic students’ and mostimportantly, ‘the banter!’ Ruth’s everlasting enthusiasm is shared bythose in her lessons.A Welcome AdditionMark Glover is a welcome addition to the EnglishDepartment here at Greenhead. Born and raisedin Scotland, Mark studied an English and Historycombined degree at Glasgow University. Markchose English because of his love of “literatureand poetry.” Particular poetry classics that herecommends are ‘Paradise Lost’ by John Milton and the work of WilliamBlake. Mark is also a keen listener of Black American Soul and Jazzmusic; owning a varied vinyl record collection consisting of artists suchas Jimi Hendrix and James Brown. When asked about Greenhead’scollege community, Mark is aware of the positive reputation of thecollege. “I am very impressed with the students’ enthusiasm and theunique relationship between the teachers and students.”Annabelle Denford & Jossie KatayamaPhI+2L+Ip→GC + ChemistryPhillip Crowther is the newest member to theChemistry department. He studied Chemistry parttimeat Huddersfield University, consolidating theindustrial experience he obtained when working atSyngenta. Phillip really enjoyed A-level Chemistry,and as a former student himself, he knows whata difference college can make to the lives of students, thereforechoosing to work at Greenhead. As Phillip observes, ‘I knew I wanted tobe a teacher and Chemistry is the most interesting A-level I chose, soeverything worked out well in the end’.Phillip’s favourite element is Oxygen, but Carbon and Hydrogen are upthere as well. In his free time he enjoys walking, and up until this seasonhe played rugby union!Jade Craven & Georgia TaylorCareering into GreenheadNot quite sure which career pathway to go down?Never fear, Zoe is here. Zoe Smith is the newestmember of Greenhead’s Careers Department.Currently working part time at Greenhead and parttime for C&K Careers, Zoe’s job in college is to helpand assist college students who are unsure aboutwhich career pathway they want to take. Zoe provides help by givingout information or organising one-to-one meetings. Prior to joiningGreenhead, Zoe worked in Kent & Sussex in the careers service beforemoving to work in careers in Kirklees. She also spent a number of yearsdoing EFL teaching in the UK and abroad. Zoe says she loves workingat Greenhead and enjoys interacting with young motivated people.What she likes most about her job is the variety of jobs and careers thatpeople ask about, never knowing who is going to walk through the doornext. Zoe did explain some of her former students’ careers wishes, froma snake charmer (real!) to a private investigator. She also expressesher enjoyment about “the diversity of the job” which makes every daydifferent and presenting a new challenge to look forward to.Hayley DouglasSupporting the StudentsA big welcome to Marie Logush! She has recentlyjoined Greenhead College as a Support Assistant.Marie supports a blind student in all of her subjects,and decided to take on the role at Greenhead asshe previously worked with this student throughoutmost of her GCSEs. When asked about the studentsof Greenhead, Marie said “They are very mature. There are a fewchallenges but you get that with any job!” Educated in Dublin, Mariemoved to England for work and studied Social Sciences at University.Outside work, Marie has many interests; she enjoys cycling, reading,cooking and listening to a wide variety of music. We hope Mariethoroughly enjoys her time at Greenhead.Lauren Bickerdike and Olivia StoreyPractical WhizzA warm welcome to Naomi Convery who has joinedGreenhead’s Chemistry Department. After studyingher degree, Naomi initially worked in Customs andExcise– and moved to Brussels for six monthsbefore professionally embarking on a teachingcareer. Naomi remarks that she “thoroughlyenjoys” teaching Chemistry at Greenhead, stating how much she enjoysteaching practical lessons with students noting “it’s the best way tolearn.” Naomi also references how lovely the staff and students are atGreenhead. Outside of college, Naomi enjoys reading books as she is “abig reader”, and spending time with her daughter.Sophie Malik & Lucy North4www.greenhead.ac.uk