As we are co-located with Liverpool Life Sciences UTC,  we have a combined core team of experienced teaching staff to ensure that our students get the best results in all the traditional curriculum subjects, as well as a variety of key skills and expertise in the digital and creative sectors. Working with staff with Life Sciences UTC specialisms means students can also enjoy engineering, science, social sciences and more. We are continuously adding to our team of teaching and support staff at the UTC and Studio.

• Jill Davies (Principal)
• Rupert Evans– (Deputy Principal)
• Fiona Markey (Assistant Principal)
• Katie Small (Assistant Principal)

Creative

• Barry Jewell
• James Phillips
• Stef Mansfield
• Phillip Rogers

ICT and Computing

• Anthony Bearon
• Amanda Cooper
• Andrew Johnson

Business and Enterprise

• Samantha Forrest

• Amanda Cawood (DSL)
• Paul Taylor
• Adam Hewitt
• Clare McGaw
• Donna Edwards
• Susan Duggan (SENCo)
• Debra Marsden
• Ian Hesketh
• Rocio Manzanera Lidon
• Louise Kennett
• Alison Brown
• Schelley Armstrong Brown
• Sean Clegg
• Michael Saint-Cricq (Careers Lead for CUC)

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1. Tell us a little about yourself. 

I studied Maths, Physics and Chemistry A-Levels at a local state school, then went to the University of Cambridge to study Maths and Computer Science.

In the 1990s you couldn’t pick up your mobile phone and say “Hey Siri”. I joined a small company writing software for computers to understand “Hey Siri”.

2. What’s the best-known company you worked for and what projects were you involved in?

I started working for Microsoft in 1999 and stayed there until 2016. Everyone now knows about Microsoft Teams and Zoom. I spent 10 years at Microsoft writing the software that makes those video meetings work. I lived here in Merseyside and used the software every day to talk to my colleagues in the USA, China and elsewhere.

3. What is the most important lesson you’ve learned during your career?

During my career I’ve worked with people from all over the world. In Liverpool and at the Studio, we have a very multi-cultural society. Learning to work together and appreciate each other’s different skills and cultures is critical to success.

4. What would the students be surprised to find out about you?

I play the trombone in brass bands and for folk dancing. I have performed on stage with several hundred people watching & dancing.

5. What attracted you to The Studio?

I started teaching Computer Science because I want to pass on the skills that I’ve developed in industry. I enjoy finding out how technology works, and problem based learning at The Studio allows me to work with students who share that fascination.

6. What do you bring to The Studio that students can’t get at another school?

My many years of professional software development experience enable me to directly link the curriculum to industry in every lesson. I have the practical experience to support hands on learning of Computer Science.

7. Why, in your opinion should students enrol with Studio?

The Studio attracts students who are digital creators or who are interested in how technology works. If that sounds like you, come to The Studio to learn with others like yourself.

1. Tell us a little about yourself. 

Having gained 9 GCSE at grade A-C (I’m old enough to be on the older grading system) I attended St John Rigby college and studied A level English combined. My degree was in Business Management studies (Edge Hill University in Ormskirk) where I attended for a second time to complete my Teacher training in Computer Science. I am now a qualified teacher of Computer Science and I also teach Business Studies.

2. What’s the best-known company you worked for and what projects were you involved in?

I have had a varied career path that has led me to this point. I have been an advisor in retail banking, a bar and restaurant manager and licensee. I have achieved local and regional awards for Restaurant management.

I worked for Royal Bank of Scotland as a finance advisor for around 3 years. It was my job to conduct one to one interviews with customers and match bank related products to their needs.

3. What is the most important lesson you’ve learned during your career?

I’m constantly learning but one thing that stands out is to be adaptable. Things happen that are out of our control and it is important to respond in a calm way and adapt to any situation.

4. What would the students be surprised to find out about you?

I am a huge music fan and a collector of Vinyl records. This is pretty unusual for a Teacher that specialises in advanced technology but I love the sound of the needle dropping on to the record.

5. What attracted you to The Studio?

The Studio School really celebrates creativity and individualism, whilst preparing students for their futures. This was a selling point for me as I can relate curriculum to my students on a more personal and relatable level.

6. What do you bring to The Studio that students can’t get at another school?

My approach to teaching and learning is inclusive. The student’s reactions guide the way that I teach concepts and I try to make my lessons interesting as well as informative- students regularly tell me that my lessons are fun! I feel I have a close bond with all my students and this makes the learning environment a good place.

7. Why, in your opinion should students enrol with Studio?

From my experience the Studio school is incredibly inclusive and welcoming. We acknowledge individualities and this means that students feel part of a community.