Author: FE Week Reporter

Heather Marks Principal, Buxton and Leek College and Director of FE and Skills, University of Derby Start date: July 2024 Previous Job: Deputy Principal, Boston College Interesting fact: Heather is pursuing a PhD in Trauma-Informed Learning in Further Education and Skills and is an active member of the American Educational Research Association. In her spare […]

Andy Sparks Chair of Governors, Writtle College Start date: March 2024 Concurrent Job: LSIP Executive Director, Essex Chamber of Commerce and Industry Interesting fact: Following a 27 year career in further and higher education, Andy moved to the Chamber to develop and maintain the Essex, Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) David Gallagher […]

Joanna Davidson CBE Chair of Governors, Working Men’s College Start date: March 2024 Previous Job: Chair, Experience Oxfordshire Interesting fact: Joanna is a great traveller and has been to all seven continents. She once got overtaken by a giant tortoise on a trek up the side of a volcano in the Galapagos but in mitigation […]

Kersty Ellis Principal, Writtle College Start date: March 2024 Previous Job: Director of Further Education, Writtle University College Interesting fact: Kersty is a registered veterinary nurse and absolutely adores cats. Once on a holiday in Greece, Kersty found a poorly kitten at the hotel and arranged veterinary care. The cat arrived at Gatwick a month […]

Lisa Davies National Sales Director, Woodspeen Training Start date: February 2024 Previous Job: Sales Director, Woodspeen Training Interesting fact: Lisa changed career in her mid-30s from an IT role to business development in a college without any knowledge of FE or apprenticeships. Sixteen years on, Lisa says she is still learning the acronyms! Alison Davies […]