Management Team Expand Mark Willmore - Head of Learning, Training and Employment 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! Lisa Gardiner - Curriculum & Quality Co-Ordinator 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 Gareth Hawkins - Contract Co-Ordinator 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 hiking with his dogs and has a keen interest in DIY. Sarah Lewis - Team Leader Before joining 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. Dionne Llewellyn - Contract Adminstrator 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. Alicia Tse - Symud Ymlaen Moving Forward Administrator 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.
Post 16 Tutors & Learner Support Assistants Expand Please be aware that staff work peripatetically and may be required to work in more than one area. Kevin Hougardy - Tutor (Cardiff) 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. Anna Tuhey - Tutor (Barry) 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. Sarah Kingdon - Tutor (Barry) Sarah is a qualified teacher with 9 years’ experience teaching in schools across South Wales. Sarah joined Llamau as she wanted to be able to support learners in a more nurturing environment where they can achieve their full potential. In her spare time she loves to bake, read and travel. Wendy Wheaton - Tutor (Bridgend) Wendy has a foundation degree in Support and Wellbeing and a Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training. 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. Alys Lynch - Tutor (Bridgend) Alys is an artist practitioner and previous Design & Technology teacher who also use to work in horseracing. She loves walking the Welsh coast with her dog and growing her own food. Sian Llewellyn - Tutor (Cardiff) 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. Hannah Fouracre – Tutor (Rhondda Cynon Taff) Hannah completed a degree in Early Education Studies and then went on to study a post 16 PGCE. She has experience teaching across all ages and abilities. Hannah enjoys visiting new countries and singing, dancing and participating in musicals with her local Musical Theatre company. Emma Kasocheka - Tutor (Caerphilly and Torfaen) 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. Sammy Lacey - Tutor (Caerphilly) Sammy completed a Fine Art Painting Degree and then went on to complete a PGCE. She has 5 years experience teaching and loves the energy that comes from working with young people. In her spare time Sammy loves all things Harry Potter, spending time with her friends and baking delicious treats! Amanda Jones – Learning Support Assistant (Caerphilly & Merthyr) Amanda has taught Religious Studies for over 15 years in secondary schools in Merthyr Tydfil and Newport. She loves being able to give support to young people to help improve their opportunities. In her spare time she enjoys running, reading, relaxing and taking her children rock climbing. Laura Wheeler - Tutor (Ebbw Vale) 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. Amy Jones - Tutor (Ebbw Vale and Merthyr) 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. Fleur Porter – Learning Support Assistant (Vale) Fleur has worked in lots of different roles and has always enjoyed teaching. She is passionate about education and its potential to change lives Richard Lewis - Tutor (Swansea and Neath Port Talbot) Richard is a qualified teacher in post compulsory education who has worked in Apprenticeship and Traineeship programmes for many years. He is an experienced Assessor and Essential Skills tutor who is passionate about helping young people develop their skills for work and life. In his spare time Richard enjoys music, cooking and the outdoors. Susie Ware – Learning Support Assistant (Swansea & Neath Port Talbot) Susie has worked in the school setting as a Teaching Assistant for the past 14 years. She has a passion for bringing out the best in people and encouraging them to achieve their potential. In her spare time she loves reading, Salsa, camping and she is gradually walking the Welsh Coastal Path.
Employment Liaison Officers Expand Helen Harvey (Torfaen) Helen has over 10 years’ experience working with vulnerable children and adults in many different areas such as homelessness, substance misuse, domestic abuse and employment and education. I her spare time she enjoys cycling, shopping and spending time with family and friends. Louisa Walters - Tutor (RCT and Bridgend) 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. Taz Islam – Employment Liaison Officer (Swansea & Neath Port Talbot) Taz has worked with vulnerable children, young adults and adults within the public, private and third sector fulfilling highly varied roles for the past 14 years. He possesses a great deal of relevant lived and professional experience in this field and takes pride in working alongside those who are the very hardest to reach. Taz has an LLB Law degree and a Masters of Business Administration (MBA). His passions outside of work include Powerlifting, Muay Thai, Fitness Training, Mountaineering, Combat Sports, Modern and Retro Gaming, Film and Cinema, Academics, Reading and most importantly, anything and everything Nintendo.