About Us

Abbotsmead CDC Staff

CDC Manager

Sharon Gadsden

Sharon Gadsden

Plans courses and activities, also tutors ECDL courses and will offer advice on the correct course for you.

Helps with any problems you may have.

Senior Tutor

Jane Preston

Jane Preston

Tutors IT courses, Entry Level Using ICT, Clait and Clait Plus.

Supports newly qualified tutors.

Community Tutor

Susan Benson

Susan Benson

Tutors a variety of courses including I.T, Card Making and Family History.

Office Manager

Linda Robson

Linda Robson

Oversees the smooth running of the office. Answers the phone, takes messages and helps with enquiries. She is also administrator for accredited courses.

Admin Assistant

Caroline Blackley

Caroline Blackley

Answers the phone, takes messages and helps with enquiries.

She is the administrator for non-accredited courses.

OCR Administrator

Moira Lennon

Moira Lennon

Moira will sort out any problems with the Entry Level Using ICT, Clait and Clait plus courses.

ECDL Administrator

Patricia McPoland

Patricia McPoland

If you require any further information about the European Computer Driving Licence, speak to Pat.

Digital Camera Tutor

Susan Hughes

Develops learners skills in using and manipulating pictures taken with a digital camera.

Digital Camera Tutor

Klair Flint

Teaches learners how to use the Digital Camera to its full potential.

Yoga Instructor

Elaine Brown

Elaine will help you to improve your posture and relaxation techniques.

Spanish Tutor

Carmen Gutiérrez

Introduces learners to conversational Spanish.

Mainly evening classes.

Other staff

  • French – Karen Taylor
  • Barge Painting – Linda Barker
  • Card Making – Susan Benson & Jane Preston
  • Family Learning – Jane Preston
  • Numeracy – George McDonald
  • Literacy – Victoria Emmett
  • Neil Pendlebury - Yoga
  • Jane Halle - Spanish
  • Pilates- Diane Singleton
  • Creative writing - Ron Creer
  • Flower arranging - Norma Halpin