Meet our staff...

At CATS Cambridge you will enjoy being taught by tutors with high academic qualifications and rich life experiences. Here are just a few of them...

Dr Glenn Hawkins PhD
Principal
Glenn began his career teaching Maths, Physics and Chemistry at New College Cardiff, Norwich School and The Leys in Cambridge. He became Director of Sixth Form Studies at Norwich School and Head of Physics at The Leys before being appointed Principal of Abbey College Cambridge, which he successfully led to the top of the annual Daily Telegraph league table of A-level results for independent sixth form colleges. Glenn then joined the Board of Directors of the AlphaPlus Group of 21 independent schools and colleges. In this capacity he assumed a number of trouble-shooting roles for the Group's schools and colleges.

Jonathan Ullmer MA LRAM F.Coll.P ACP Dip Arts NPQH
Vice Principal
Jonathan joined CATS from Sawyers Hall College in Brentwood where, for six years, he was involved in College leadership and development and the welfare of 1,000 students. As Assistant Head Teacher he led the 14-19 year old diploma bid with two other colleges and six secondary schools amd has worked on UK wide educational projects. His role included internal and external relations marketing and promotions and he has headed both Pastoral and Curriculum teams. He also led the Citizenship and Enterprize Programmes which involved students working with local businesses.

Kevin Savage MSc EdD
Vice Principal (Quality)
Kevin's educational experience is  notable for its breadth and depth and includes an appointment of Director of ICT at Norwich School. Kevin has worked as a senior leader in the independent education sector, most recently as Head master of a co-educational day school in Nottingham. His doctoral research on performance management highlights Kevin's commitment to the key issue of standards and how to achieve high quality in all aspects of educational provision. 

Laurence Staig MA
Film & Media Tutor
Former Arts Council of England Officer, Laurence was educated at Manchester University and studied post graduate at London University Institute of Education and Goldsmiths College. He has directed many major UK Arts and Media Festivals and worked in the USA for seven years with the Spoleto USA Festival in South Carolina. He is Trustee of the Promotion of English Charitable Trust and has held several Writer in Residence posts including teaching Story Structure at Madingley Hall, Cambridge. He also writes for The Independent newspaper and produces the occasional thriller novel. He played a villain in a James Bond film when much younger.

Max Mazzoli BA 
EFL tutor 
Max has taught at UCL Language Centre, as well as primary classes and groups of asylum seekers. He has four published books of poetry in Italian. He regularly presents his work at LSE and London events and has a particular interest in the Chilean poet Pablo Neruda.

Diane Best BEd
Biology tutor
Diane wanted to be a teacher from the age of three and trained at a London University college. She first taught in the East End of London and worked in state schools teaching GCSE Biology and Coordinated Science. Diane also has pastoral experience as a Head of Year and developed and coordinated PSHE courses in other schools.

Lesley Annand BA
Head of Laurie House, Sociology tutor 
Lesley has taught Sociology at CATS Cambridge for 13 years and particularly enjoys witnessing how Sociology opens students’ eyes to the world. She also finds it rewarding helping students achieve the success that grows their confidence and opens doors for them.

Tim Joseph MA RSADip
Head of EAP 
Tim has worked in EFL for 25 years in Europe, the Far and Middle East. He holds an RSA diploma, a BA in French and English and a Master’s in Applied Linguistics. He has been an IELTS examiner and currently heads the EAP Department at CATS Cambridge and Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts (CSVPA).

Dorothy Hawkins MSc
Business Studies
Dorothy set up and ran a successful business in the textile trade before joining us. Her interest in what motivates a team to learn led her to train as an adult education teacher. She completed a Master’s degree in Training, Development and Motivating to Learn at City University in London. In her spare time she co-founded and runs German Shepherd Homefinders, which rescues and re-homes German Shepherd dogs.

Mark Whittaker BSc
Head of Maths & Science faculty
Mark gained a degree in Physics and Theoretical Physics at Durham University, before working in the materials science industry and carrying out R&D work; particularly in semiconductor materials. This also developed his Chemistry and Engineering skills. He began teaching at CATS Cambridge 12 years ago and is now a head of faculty.

Shirley Brazier MA
Head of Greer House 
Shirley was a Police Officer and a VSO volunteer in Jamaica before completing a B Ed at Hughes College, Cambridge. After a Master’s in 19th Century Literature at Sussex University she joined us 14 years ago. As joint head of GCSE, Shirley teaches both GCSE and A-level students Literature, and Language and Literature. Having dyslexia herself, Shirley is particularly keen to support dyslexic students and appreciates how this impacts their studies.

Sarah Goodbourn BMus EdD
Head of Music
Sarah has been playing flute for 20 years and has a licentiate diploma in performance on this instrument. Sarah studied a Bachelor of Music at the Conservatorium of Music in Melbourne. She majored in performance and teaching and gained honours in all subjects. She took lessons in Scotland and England when she graduated and then went back to Australia to complete her Diploma of Education. Sarah received first-class honours and dux of her year.

Sarah has taught instrumental lessons for about 10 years (flute, piano and recorder) and has performed with orchestras and jazz groups in Melbourne. She now performs with the Kings College Orchestra and other chamber groups around Cambridge.

Please contact the College if you would like further information about the number of teaching staff and a summary of their qualifications.