Alumni stories
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Viji Jayasundara
Meet Viji, who completed a PhD at Herts in 2023 and is now an Education Liaison tutor at the University.
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Hannah Crockett
Meet Hannah. Hannah found her current role whilst on placement and her ambition is to open her own early years business.
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Charly Glass
Meet Charly. After graduating top of her class, she now supports children with their mental health and wellbeing.
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Elise Martin-De-La-Torre
Meet Elise. Elise used her own personal experiences to make student life at Herts better for her peers.
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Rianne Vervuurt
Meet Rianne. Rianne moved to the UK from the Netherlands and chose postgraduate study at Herts to help her gain employment.
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Dr Jeffery Quaye OBE
Since graduating from Herts, Dr Quaye has had a significant impact on education in the UK. He has been a Headteacher, advised the UK government on education policy, and is now the National Director of Education and Standards for the Aspirations Academies Trust. In 2023, he was awarded an OBE for his outstanding services to the education sector.
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Emily Bowers
Meet aspiring author Emily, who’s brilliant student experience and career successes motivated her to give-back to Herts and inspire the next generation of teachers.
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Amber-Rose Warner
Meet Amber-Rose Warner whose love of working with children led her to a degree at Herts
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Rebecca Shelford
Meet Rebecca Shelford who plans to take her love of nature into the classroom
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Jake Garwood
Meet Jake Garwood who discovered his passion for teaching and education while studying. He currently works as a Year 4 teacher in a junior school near the University.
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Annabelle Bullock
Meet Annabelle Bullock, a BUCS gold medallist, who studied Sports Science alongside her athletic pursuits. As an athlete she competed in target shooting and as a member of the women's Lacrosse team.