Sheriden Amos

Department:
Management & Professional

Position:
Accounting Lecturer

Qualifications:
Chartered Accountant, ACA, Degree in Management Science

Background:
I trained as a Chartered Accountant with KPMG before moving into the travel industry. I started teaching in 2006 and became an editor and author of accounting books for AAT qualifications for Osborne Books. I also work for Mindful Education, a business specialising in blended learning in partnership with colleges and employers.

Interest:

• Association of accounting

• Technicians accounting qualifications

• Association of Certified Chartered Accountants

Nona Davies

Department:
Management & Professional

Position:
Business, Marketing, and Management Lecturer & Coordinator

Qualifications:
Certificate in Education (DTLLS), QTLS, BA (Hons) European Business, CIM Advanced Certificate in Marketing, NEBS Introductory Certificate in Management, ISMM Foundation Certificate in Sales and Marketing, ECDL, IOSH Working Safely.

Background:
I have experience in commercial positions in B2B for companies in the education/training, aviation and geographic data sectors; I also have previous experience in Academic learning support.

Interest:

• Marketing

• Customer relationships

• Branding

• Academic research

• Harvard referencing

Tracey Lee

Department:
Business and Professional

Position:
HE Co-ordinator and Course Lead on Accounting Courses

Qualifications:
AAT Level 2, 3 & 4, Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training, Level 3 CMI Diploma in First Line Management, Level 3 Assessing Vocational Achievement (TAQA)

Background:
I have worked for several years within a HR and training environment, as well as working within finance at HoW College (previously NEW College) for 10 years.

Interest:

• Working closely with developing apprentices and local employers

• Student progression into accounting roles

Helen Canning

Department:
Early Years & Health & Social Care

Position:
Early Years Lecturer

Qualifications:
BEd (Hons) degree, MA In Education, FAETC Adult Education, Level 4 Digital Educators Award, Assessor & Verifier Awards

Background:
I have 15 years experience in primary teaching, 19 years experience in FE teaching and 15 years experience in HE teaching.

Interest:

• Reflective practice

Karen Cole

Department:
Early Years and Health and Social Care

Position:
Early Years Lecturer

Qualifications:
BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education

Background:
I have a wide variety of experience in various roles within education; these include being a playworker, nursery assistant, teaching assistant and special school assistant.

Interest:

• Children’s development and play

Amanda McCully

Department:
Early Years

Position:
Early Years Lecturer & Course Leader

Qualifications:
BA (Hons) Education and English, PGCE.

Background:
I have taught and been a course leader for the FDEY since it first began in 2003. Prior to FDEY, I taught a wide range of age groups and worked as an advisor to Level 3 Early Years BTEC awarding body and the National Working Group for the development of NVQ and Level 3 courses.

Interest:

• Research into children’s metaphorical understanding of words as “containers” of meaning

• Research into “The effect on students from attending a university degree programme”

Sarah Phillips

Department:
Childcare and Health and Social Care

Position:
HE Leader for Foundation Degree in Early Years (0-8)

Lecturer in Childhood Studies, Health and Social Care and Supporting Teaching and Learning

Qualifications:
BEd (hons), NPQH, QTLS, Cert.EEL.

Background:
Currently 30 years qualified as Primary School Teacher including working as a Deputy Head for 10 years and now at HoW college and University of Worcester. I have taught all year groups from nursery to adults, and in college from Level 1 to Level 5.

Interest:

• Early years and child development

• Safeguarding and child protection

John Bell

Department:
Computing and Digital Media

Position:

Computing, IT, Interactive Media and Gaming Lecturer

Qualifications:
BA (Hons) Film and Multimedia - First Class

DTLLS

Background:
I have been teaching at HoW College for 10 years, and my previous experience includes freelance web design and digital media products/services; as well as being a session tutor and audio/visual technician at Midlands Arts Centre.

Interest:

• Human computer interaction

• Graphic design

• Web technologies

• Project management

• Emerging Technology

Jonathan Briggs

Department:
Computing and Digital Media

Position:
Digital Media and Games Design Lecturer

Qualifications:
BA (Hons) Degree Games Design and Digital Media - First Class

Background:
I am currently a freelance Designer and I create company identities, logo designs, I train employees to use relevant software, form tutorial documentation and develop graphical interactive content for children. I have 8 years of educational experience and I continuously research current industry trends and experimentation with new emerging software.

Interest:

• A keen interest in 3D visualisation

• Game modelling

• Character modelling

• Game production

James Duckhouse

Department:
Computing and Digital Media

Position:
Computing & Digital Manager

Qualifications:
BSc (Hons) Maths with Education Studies, PGCE.

Background:
I have not only taught for 22 years in secondary, further and higher education, but I also have previously been an IT Manager for a company in Worcester.

Interest:

• Network Engineering

• Cloud computing

• Cyber Security

• 5G

Peter Parry

Department:
Computing

Position:
Computing and IT Lecturer

Qualifications:
MSc. Computer Science, BSc. Environmental Science. A Levels: Pure Mathematics, Physics, Geography, Cisco Certified Academy Instructor.

Background:
I have experience as a Developer at Wildwood Technology, London. Eternal Geek!

Interest:

• Virtual learning environments

• Web development

Jake Potts

Department:
Computing and Digital Media

Position:
Digital Media and Games Design Lecturer

Qualifications:
BA (Hons) Games and Digital Media (2.1). Foundation Degree in Interactive Media and Games Development. BTEC National Diploma in Interactive Media
Level 4 and 5 Diploma in Education and Training
Level 3 Award in Education and Training.

Background:
I have previously worked at Shire Consulting Limited in 2011, dealing with clients such as BT and Orange to set up 4G Internet connection points around the UK. I have continued with researching into the industry to keep current knowledge up to date and delivered seminars at multiple educational establishments.

Interest:

• Video editing and sound design

• Adobe Premiere Pro + HitFilm Express

• Audacity + SoundTrap

James Wearing

Department:
Computing and Digital Media

Position:
Digital Media and Games Design Lecturer

Qualifications:
BA (Hons) Games Design and
Digital Media - First Class.

Background:
I have attended various industry events, I keep up with current industry trends and I experiment with new emerging software. I have also delivered seminars at multiple educational establishments prior to my time with HoW College.

Interest:

• Game Engines, specifically Unreal Engine 4

Ash Worley

Department:
Computing & Digital Media

Position:
Computing Lecturer

Qualifications:
BSc (Hons) Computer Networks. HND Computing and Systems Development

Background:

My background is predominantly in technical support and database development having worked in a number of IT departments and with roles in MIS as a report writer. Until recently I also ran my own IT Company providing support to domestic and business clients which also covered web development and hosting & management.

Interest:

• Cyber security

• Database development technologies

• Software development and cloud based technologies – including web applications and 5G

Peter Hickman

Department:
Engineering

Position:
Engineering Lecturer

Qualifications:
HNC Marine Engineering, HND Mechanical Engineering, BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering, PGCE.

Background:
I hold previous experience as a Marine Engineering Officer for 5 years, a Research and Development Engineer for 11 years and experience as a Math Teacher for 12 years. On top of this I have also been a lecturer for 5 years now.

Interest:

• Aspects of mechanical engineering

Stephen Kittner

Department:
Engineering

Position:
Engineering Vocational & Technical Leader

Qualifications:
BSc, MA Sound Engineering, HNC Engineering, Engineering Apprenticeship

Background:
Having previously worked in manufacturing engineering for 15 years, I then went on to gain

design/project experience of 2 years before gaining teaching experience of 15 years: 9 years within university and 6 years within the FE/HE sector.

Interest:

• Engineering design and development

Robert Lyall

Department:
Engineering

Position:
Engineering Lecturer

Qualifications:
ONC Electrical & Electronic Engineering, HNC Electrical & Electronic Engineering, BSc Electrical & Electronic Engineering, MSc Manufacturing & Technology Management.

Background:
Experience as an Electronic Engineer (RADAR Systems) RAF; alongside this I gained experience as a Training Manager, Global Technical Services Manager (UK & South Africa) for Rockwell Automation, Training Manager for BMW, Programme Manager and Consultant – Foundation Degree Forward, Consultant – Department of Education and as a Lecturer at various universities (PLCs).

Interest:

• Electronics and engineering

• Maths

Ray Shillingford

Department:
Engineering

Position:
Engineering Lecturer

Qualifications:
BSc (Hons) Electronic Engineering. PGCE Design Technology.

Background:
Previous experience as a Electronic Design Engineer, in Sales and as a Marketing Manager. I also hold experience as a DT Teacher in secondary education.

Interest:

• Misprocessing

Helen Cutler

Department:
Social Work

Position:
Social Work Lecturer

Qualifications:

BA (Hons) Social Work Degree 

Background:
I have previous experience as a Social Worker in areas including: supervision, looked after children, child protection and children and families. 

Interest:

• Children’s and Families, Fostering and Adoption, Child protection

Caroline Evans 

Department:
Social Work

Position:

Practice Learning Co-Ordinator & Citizen Participation Lead

Qualifications:

BSc (Hons) Social Work 2006, Post Qualifying Awards in Consolidation and Preparation for Specialist 2013, Post Graduate Certificate in Practice Education 2016. Postgraduate Certificate Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (Postgraduate)

Background:
I have been a qualified Social Worker for 15 years, I have worked as a Social Worker (Level 3) and a Senior Practitioner Social Worker across a variety of areas. Experience encompasses statutory work in accordance to the Care Act 2014 using varying models of assessments and support planning with a strength-based approach. I have undertaken Mental Capacity Assessments in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005.

Interest:

• Mental health, adult care, substance misuse, transitions, aftercare services, safeguarding enquiries relating to physical, psychology, sexual, financial, domestic violence, neglect and self- neglect and risk management of radicalisation.
  
   

Tabitha King

Department:
Social Work

Position:
CRQ Manager – Social Work Lead

Qualifications:

BA (Hons) Social Work, Award in Education and Training, Certificate in Education and Training, Diploma in Education and Training, Post Qualifying Awards in Consolidation and Preparation for Specialist practice, Post Graduate Certificate in Practice Education. Postgraduate Certificate Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (Postgraduate)

Background:
During my career I have fulfilled a number of roles including: 

• Person Centred Facilitator
• Community Care Assessor – Learning Disability
• Social Worker -Learning Disability Transitions
• Social Worker – Transitional Support Planning
• Social Worker – Learning Disability
• Advanced Social Work Practitioner
• Social Work Educator
• Social Work Academy Social Work Educator (Student Faculty)
• External Examiner (Open University)

Interest:

• Learning Disability, Sensory, Autism, Language, Student Experience and Education, Practice Education.

Lisa Ward

Department:
Social Work

Position:
Social Work Lecturer

Qualifications:
BA (Hons) Social Work Degree, Post Graduate Diploma in Vulnerable Adults, Practice Educator 1, Practice Educator 2.  Postgraduate Certificate Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (Postgraduate)

Background:

During my career I have fulfilled a number of roles including: 

• Reviewing Officer
• Community Social Worker
• Hospital Discharge Social Worker
• Rapid Response Social Worker
• Enhanced Assessment Unit Social Worker
• Safeguarding and Duty Social Worker
• Social Work Academy- Continued Professional Development (CPD) Lead
  

Interest:

• Dementia, Research in Practice, Practice Education.

Judd Doughty

Department:
Sports & Public Services

Position:
CRQ Leader Sport and Public Services.

Qualifications:
MA Sports History and Culture, BSc (Hons) Sports Studies, HND Sports Science, Cert Ed Post Compulsory Education.

Background:
I have been a FE/HE Teacher and Manager for 15 years and I have previous experience as a Fitness Instructor, Sports Coach, Sports Centre Duty Manager.

Interest:

• Concepts of space and place

• Geography and town planning for sport and recreation

• Urban regeneration

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Chris Ridings

Department:
Sport & Public Services

Position:
Lecturer and Sports Leaders Coordinator.

Qualifications:
BSc (Hons) Sports Education – 2:1. Certificate in Education and Training. Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Advice and Guidance. Specialist/Level 3 Safeguarding in Education Course. Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work. ECB Level 2 Cricket Coaching. EH Level 1 Hockey Coaching. FA Level 1 Football Coaching. Level 2 Fitness Instructing.

Background:
I became a Multi-Sports Coach in 2008 until present, before becoming Head of Cricket Coaching in 2015 in Kilsyth CC, Melbourne. I am the owner of CR Sports Coaching – Hockey and Cricket holiday camps, as well as being a Coaching Mentor at Pershore CC.

Interest:

• Coaching sciences

• Analysis of sports performance