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Sarah Jackson

Communications Officer

Sarah Jackson joined WEA as Communications Officer in 2022.

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Amie Alissa Watson

Green/Sustainability Tutor

Amie is a Green and Sustainability Tutor for WEA. She is experienced in all things green matters and eco-living.

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April Cheung

Marketing Officer

April Cheung is a Marketing Officer at the WEA. She specialises in employability and recruitment marketing as well as supporting learner engagement.

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Steven Hunter

Digital Marketing Manager

Steve is the Digital Marketing Manager at the WEA. He has over ten years experience in digital and has been part of the WEA team for over four years.

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Kathleen O'Donnell

Digital Inclusion Learning Manager at Age UK

Kathleen O'Donnell is the Digital Inclusion Learning Manager at Age UK.

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Sian Worrall

Learner Attraction Officer

Sian is a Learner Attraction Officer at the WEA.

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Elaine Wilkie

Head of Region: Yorkshire and Humber

Head of Region: Yorkshire and Humber

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Lee Armon
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Lee Armon

Environmental Science & Sustainability Tutor

Lee is an Environmental Science and Sustainability Tutor at WEA. He is also a Chartered Environmentalist and Chartered Environmental Health Practitioner. In other words, if you want to know anything about climate issues or sustainability, Lee is the person to go to!

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Jessica Holloway Swift

Employability & Skills Marketing Manager

Jess is an experienced marketing manager with a special interest in employability marketing and learner engagement. 

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Navjot Johal

Director of Learning

Navjot Johal is the Director of Learning at the WEA.

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Mark Barfoot

Tutor

Mark, a WEA tutor in Sunderland with 20+ years of West African drumming experience, offers weekly classes, monthly workshops, and tailored sessions for schools and groups.

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Chris Morgan

Director of External Relationships

Chris Morgan is the Director of External Relationships at the WEA.

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News > WEA governance

Trustee Vacancy: Help us deliver outstanding governance in England and Scotland

November 15th 2024

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Blog > Building communities

7 random acts of kindness

Author: Sian Worrall

November 13th 2024

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News > Lifelong Learning Week

WEA Lifelong Learning Week webinar

November 7th 2024

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Blog > Building communities

Five traditions for Bonfire Night in Britain

Author: Sian Worrall

November 5th 2024

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News > CEO update

WEA's thoughts on the Autumn Budget

October 30th 2024

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Blog > Lifelong Learning Week

ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ our free webinar - A Permanent National Necessity: The Centenary Commission on Adult Education 5 years on

Author: Chris Butcher

October 22nd 2024

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WEA responds to Invest 2035: The draft industrial strategy

October 18th 2024

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Blog > Learning for life

Five ways to eat sustainably and reduce food waste

Author: Sian Worrall

October 16th 2024

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Blog > Building communities

The instruments and rhythms of West African drumming

Author: Mark Barfoot

October 15th 2024

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