Meet the Staff

Catherine has worked in care and education for the last 20 years, as a Nursery Manager, lecturer, Educational Consultant and Coach. As well as being a qualified teacher, she has a Masters in Educational Research and a qualification in Mental Health First Aid. 

Rob has worked in education for the last 13 years; starting out teaching functional skills before focusing more on careers guidance and wellbeing support. He has a teaching qualification, a degree in Youth and Community Studies and JNC accreditation in Youth Work and Community Development. 

Sam has previously worked in Primary Education and has always had a keen interest in mental health which led me to the Life Coach Team. He specialises in coaching, mentoring and resilience in higher education. Sam is a qualified Teacher, Therapist and Mental Health First Aider.

"I’m quite new to life here at Bishop Burton. My background is in zookeeping. After completing my BSc in Animal Management, I was a keeper at Yorkshire Wildlife Park for over 10 years. During my time there I worked with some incredible animals, including their famous polar bears! Caring for rare and extraordinary animals was incredible, as was the chance to work on the front line of animal conservation."

“When I decided to become a lecturer I chose Bishop Burton because of the facilities. There’s an amazing variety of species here, both domestic and exotic, which is perfect for giving students an all-round knowledge of animal management.

“Teaching here is fantastic. I work with students from Levels 1 to 3. I love supporting the students to pursue their diverse interests; they get to experience working with all creatures great and small. With so much hands-on experience in the bank, they’re set up well to progress to study a degree.”

“In my role as an Equine Lecturer and Course Manager, I teach across a range of topics. Whether I’m at the head of the classroom or out in the yard, I’m happy to be sharing my knowledge and experience with our students.

“Outside of my role at the college, I’m also a BHS stage 5 coach, meaning I’m able to support riders across all the equine disciplines to improve their confidence and skills in the saddle. Being able to share this industry knowledge with my students is really beneficial to help them become confident equestrians."