Just Some of Our Tutors
Maggi Brown
Maggi has an extensive history and experience in horticulture and gardens. She has been working with Warnborough College since 2015. She lives between England and France.
Eleni Christoforou
Eleni Christoforou completed her PhD in Marine biology at the University of Glasgow. Her research focuses on the effects of microplastics and light pollution on bivalves. Eleni graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz with a BSc in Marine Biology and a BA in Art. While pursuing her undergraduate degrees, she participated in a sea-otter tracking and censoring project and contacted experimental work on the relation between hermit crabs and their inhabiting shells. That is where her passion for invertebrates developed. Her love for art also led her to take on an online Natural Science Illustration course through edX-NewcastleX and a lot of her work over the years can be seen on her website.
Pamela Hatton
Dr Pamela Hatton holds a PhD in Psychology, specialising in work and educational stress. Working with diverse cultures, languages and differing socio-economic backgrounds, her general practice work covers all aspects of individual behaviours and functioning. Her main focus lies in behavioural education and mindset change, and inappropriate behaviours in both the learning and work environment. She has a wealth of experience in areas such as clinical legislation, and neurological and psychological issues in Europe. Having participated in many projects, on subjects such as: improving mental health and general well-being, education for carers, healthcare and social issues, for people from all social and economic areas, empowering the ‘person inside’ is a key feature of her work – providing guidance, promoting metacognition, and in the development of both critical thinking skills and lifelong learning practices. She has a keen interest in the arts, is a ballet dancer, and often uses the arts as a form of therapy for her patients.
David Hopkins
With over 25 years of experience teaching across every area of the humanities, Dr David Hopkins has been dedicated to fostering critical thinking and a deep appreciation for the humanities’ relevance in our daily lives.
He holds a BA in English Literature, an MA in Humanities, and a PhD in Humanities, with a research focus on archetypal criticism—a lens through which he analyses literary texts by exploring universal symbols, characters, and themes that transcend cultural and temporal boundaries.
His teaching philosophy is rooted in inclusivity, interactive learning, and breaking down barriers to ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed.
Hailey Ng
Dr Hailey Ng is an expert in the STEM area, especially Chemistry and Biology. She graduated from the University of Aberdeen with PhD in Chemistry and obtained a BSc in Forensic Science and Analytical Science with First Class Honours from Robert Gordon University. Apart from a strong academic background, Dr Hailey Ng has worked as an academic lecturer and STEM tutor, which shows her strong passion and experience in teaching STEM for different undergraduate courses (e.g. Biomedical Science, Life Science and Nursing). She has also had extensive research experience in Chemistry and good research leadership. She loves sharing her expertise and knowledge with students. Dr Hailey Ng has also had experience in student mentoring. She shows the ability to keep track of her students’ progress and achievements, as well as assist them to develop into a successful professional.
Nirmin Patel
Dr Nirmin Patel is in charge of the diploma in medical studies programme and has been teaching with Warnborough College since 2005.
Timothy Walker
Timothy has worked in the botanic garden sector of horticulture for more than 34 years, most of it at the University of Oxford Botanic Garden & Arboretum. From 1988 to 2014, he ran the Garden. Since 1994, he has been teaching on the Biology degree course at Oxford University. His interests are plant conservation, ecology and evolution, taxonomy, and euphorbias. He is an active public lecturer having delivered more than 2,000 lectures in the UK, Canada, USA, France, and Australia. Since 2014, he has been a College Lecturer in Plant Biology at Somerville College Oxford and since 2016, he has held similar positions at Pembroke College and Hertford College. He has worked for Warnborough College since 2017. |
Nora Vahidian
Nora Vahidian is an interdisciplinary scholar in the fields of architecture, art, and design education, with a special focus on the therapeutic aspects of creative environments and the application of narrative therapy in creative writing, including flash fiction. Nora earned her Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Tehran and subsequently received an MA in Architecture from both Tehran University and Near East University, where her pioneering research earned her distinction. She also holds an MA in Creative Writing from Sheffield Hallam University, where her dissertation centered on narrative techniques and their application in therapeutic design.