Dionne Llewellyn - Administrator Expand Dionne has 4 years admin experience, and joined the Learning 4 Life team after a successful Jobs Growth Wales placement. Dionne enjoys going to the cinema, shopping and has a love for animals.
Gareth Hawkins - Contract Co-Ordinator Expand Gareth has worked in post 16 education for over 10 years and has a background in teaching and youth work. In his spare time, Gareth enjoys hikinh with his dogs and has a keen interest DIY.
Lisa Gardiner - Curriculum & Quality Co-Ordinator Expand Lisa has worked in post 16 education for over 20 years. She has always specialised in literacy and numeracy skills development and previously acted as a consultant for Welsh Government in Basic Skills. Lisa enjoys baking cakes, walking her dogs and gardening.
Mark Willmore - Head of Learning, Training and Employment Expand Mark has 15 years’ experience working as a Careers Adviser, Learning Coach and Strategic Manger working to increase opportunities for young people and women furthest away from the labour market. Mark believes everyone deserves an opportunity to unlock their potential. He still tries to play football for his local team and enjoys watching all sport!
Alicia Tse - Symud Ymlaen Moving Forward Administrator Expand Alicia joined Llamau in December 2018, but has been working as an administrator for youth homelessness organisations for the past year. Prior to this, she achieved a degree in History. Alicia enjoys reading and has a keen interest in politics and social anthropology.
Emma Kasocheka - Symud Ymlaen Moving Forward Employment Liaison Officer Expand Emma has over 10 years’ experience working with children and young people. After completing a Post Graduate Diploma in Youth and Community Development, Emma worked with different youth organisations in Africa, helping to implement UNICEF funded projects which aimed to empower young people. She also taught basic skills in rural schools in Malawi. Emma is adventurous and enjoys Taekwon-do, swimming and loves animals.
Ashley Evans - Symud Ymlaen Moving Forward Employment Liaison Officer Expand Ashley has over 17 years’ experience working with children and young people in many different areas such as youth engagement and community involvement, substance misuse, children’s rights and education. Ashley believes that all children and young people are capable of greatness. He enjoys any type of superhero movie and can often be seen attending comic con to find out the latest news about his favourite superheroes.
Kris Butler - Symud Ymlaen Moving Forward Employment Liaison Officer Expand Kris has over 17 years' experience working with young people as Youth Worker, Careers Advisor and NEET Prevention Worker. His hobbies are football, rugby, running and martial arts/karate.
Wendy Wheaton - Learning Support Assistant Expand Wendy has a foundation degree in Support and Wellbeing, she previously worked in secondary education as a Wellbeing Learning Support Assistant. She thoroughly enjoys working with young people to reach their full potential. She enjoys running and hiking with her family and dog.
Steve Farrugia - Learning Support Assistant Expand Steve has 30 years' experience working in employment, education and social inclusion, having spent 15 years as an Education Advisor and Group Facilitator with Careers Wales, and Secondment to the University of South Wales. Steve believes that everyone has potential that should be realised, regardless of background or circumstance.
Louisa Walters - Tutor Expand Louisa has over 10 years' experience of working with young people in a teaching and youth work capacity. She has previously lived and worked in Africa to promote the rights of young people with disabilities and then completed her Post Graduate Diploma in Youth and Community Work. Louisa enjoys going to the beach and spending time at home with friends and family.
Amy Jones - Tutor Expand Amy is a qualified secondary school teacher who has experience in community education and a degree in Religious Studies. Her interests include reading, gardening and walking her dogs.
Anna Tuhey - Tutor Expand Anna is a qualified teacher with 10 years’ experience teaching in Wales, England and India. Anna joined Llamau in 2017 out of an interest to work with 16 – 24 year olds. She speaks French and loves anything to do with languages, cooking and being outdoors.
Lorraine Davies - Tutor Expand Lorraine has 18 years teaching experience across all key stages with a special interest in literacy support. She enjoys working with young people, watching films and cooking.
Hannah Hidddlestone - Tutor Expand Hannah is a psychology graduate who has 8 years’ experience in the youth sector. She has a love for dogs and biscuits.
Laura Wheeler - Tutor Expand Laura is a fully qualified youth worker and tutor, who has worked with young people in both statutory and voluntary settings since 2006. She enjoys listening to music, dancing and anything Harry Potter.
Sian Llewellyn - Tutor Expand Sian has teaching experience in Maths at secondary school. She enjoys supporting young people to develop their skills and confidence. Sian has a keen interest in art and travelling.
Clare Price - Tutor Expand Clare worked in the financial sector for 20 years and became a qualified Financial Planning Manager training as a Secondary Mathematics teacher. Clare worked in mainstream education for several years before joining Llamau in 2014. Clare enjoys challenges and has cycled the desert, completed a parachute jump and completed the Cardiff Half Marathon.
Sarah Lewis - Tutor Expand Before joing Llamau, Sarah worked in a secondary school as Head of Geography. She has also volunteered as a listener and trainer for Samaritans. Sarah has a Masters degree in Inclusive Education. Her interests include environmental issues, hiking and cooking.
Paula Harding - Tutor Expand Paula has worked for Llamau since 2014 and has been a qualified teacher since 2001, teaching a wide range of ages from 4–64. In her spare time she enjoys walking her dog and attending Zumba classes.
Kevin Hougardy - Tutor Expand Kevin has worked in education for 25 years. The last 5 years have been in the Llamau Learning 4 Life team. Before joining Llamau, he taught history and was a head of year in Key Stage 4. In his spare time, he enjoys walking, the cinema and eating out.