Meet the Staff
John “Ant” McCormack
“I have enjoyed my time here at Bishop Burton College. We lived as a squad and built a strong bond as a team very quickly. There was plenty of time between studies and training so that we were able to plan, organise and focus our days properly”.
Joey Barratt
“I have studied and lived at Bishop Burton College 6 years now, through both my college and university years. I truly believe that Bishop Burton College is one of the best institutions to develop young athletes. The skills I have learnt on the pitch, in the classroom and around campus, will stay with me throughout my life!
Bishop Burton has provided me with the best opportunities to develop, as a player and as a person. This has been shown throughout my years at the college, starting my journey in the college’s Development XV to becoming captain of the University 1 XV, playing National league rugby union with Hull RUFC, whilst completing my BSc(Hons) Strength & Conditioning degree”.
Kate Le Deaut- Griffin
With extensive experience in coaching and mentoring across various roles, I’ve helped individuals and teams navigate change, overcome challenges, and reach their full potential. Now, as a Life Coach for university students, I use my skills to guide students through academic and personal growth, empowering them to build confidence, develop strategies, and achieve their goals both during and after their studies.
Catherine Frear
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.
Sam Marshall
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.
Adam Spencer
"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.”