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Principal
Andrew Hjort MA (App Ling), BA (Hons), PGCE
Andrew has been Principal since January 2003, having worked at
Melton College since 1986, becoming Director of Studies in 1993. He studied Philosophy
and Linguistics at University College, Bangor, where he did research on the use of essays
in placement tests. He also studied teaching English as a second or foreign language,
during which time he worked in Birmingham and Valencia (Spain).
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Emeritus Principal
Elizabeth Hiley MA
Elizabeth Hiley was born in Leeds. She studied French and English Literature at Trinity
College, Dublin. After university, Elizabeth taught English language and literature
in Normanton before founding Melton College with her husband in 1962.
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College Administrator
Katie Davis
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Katie has always lived in York, and likes to explore the city in her free time. Katie has
travelled extensively throughout South-East Asia, finding Vietnam to be her favourite
country because of its beautiful scenery, diverse culture and friendly people.
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Head of Student Services
Kate Nicholas BA (Hons)
Kate recently moved to York after living in Lancaster for 6 years, where she gained a
BA Degree in Sociology from Lancaster University.
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Assistant Director of Studies
Marcus Bridle BA (Hons), DELTA
Marcus was brought up in rural Yorkshire. He graduated from Lancaster University in 2002
with a BA in English Literature before backpacking across the USA in search of blues
musicians.
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Academic Manager
Tim Ashurst BA (Hons), DELTA
Tim was born in Leicestershire and went to University in Yorkshire gaining a BA (Hons) in Historical and Political Studies. After teaching in Turkey for two years he went on to teach and manage in a school in Trieste, Italy. In his free time he enjoys reading, writing, travelling,
playing rugby and studying history.
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Teacher
Daniel Graham BA (Hons), CELTA
Daniel grew up in Yorkshire. After obtaining hisB.Sc in Geography at the University of Derby, he went travelling around South East Asia.
He travelled extensively around Northern Sumatra and Vietnam where he picked up a functional use of both languages.
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Teacher
Joanna Wharton MA, BA (Hons), CELTA
Joanna is originally from Cumbria but is half Greek, and has also lived in Greece. She holds a CELTA qualification, a BA in English and Philosophy and an MA in English Literature. She enjoys reading, fell walking, cooking, cinema and pub quizzes.
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Teacher
Louise Malster-Hinett BA (Hons), MA (Linguistics), CELTA
Louise grew up in Worcestershire, in the midlands. She obtained a BA (Hons) in English in 2003 and a MA
Linguistics from Newcastle University in 2005. Louise has worked in Germany and worked as an EFL
teacher.
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Teacher
Judith Greenall MA Literature Studies, BA (Hons) English Studies, CELTA
Judith graduated from the University College of Ripon and York St John in 1999, with a BA (Honours) in English Studies. She later went on to obtain a Masters degree in Literature Studies in 2004. Judith has worked as an English teacher in Poland and China..
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Teacher
Kevin Hauxwell LLB (Honours) Barrister
Before entering the English teaching profession in 2005, Kevin practiced Law after being called to The Bar in October 2000. He has travelled extensively, teaching both Law and the English language in Brazil, Germany and Spain.
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IELTS Assistant
Dawn Genner BA (hons)
Dawn is originally from Brighton, in the south-east of England. She moved to York in 2006 and studied English Language and Linguistics at York St John University, where she is now studying for a Master’s degree in English Language Teaching.
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Principal's Assistant
Agnes Wawrzynska – Blatkiewicz BA (Hons)
Originally from Poland; Agnes loves travelling, meeting new people all around the world and learning about their culture and from their culture. Agnes left Poland with a BA degree in Finance and Information Systems and went to live and work in the Republic of Ireland.
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Principal's Personal Assistant
Denise Lloyd
Denise’s role is to support the Principal with the daily management and the smooth running of Melton College, and to assist everyone in the college as necessary. This may include support with daily administration, welcoming of students and their general wellbeing to assisting group leaders/organisers where needed.
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