Meet Our Tutors

Here, you can get to know our tutors, find out a bit about their background and why they love doing what they do. Click the subject areas below to read about the tutors in each area.

Accounting, Business and Management

Animal Management

Karen Allott, BSc (Hons), Pgdip, PGCE, EMAP (Dist), HSMT

Lecturer in Animal Management

Highest qualification: Pgdip Equine Performance, Health and Welfare.

Karen has collaborated with various equine organisations and participated in multiple research projects on equine health and welfare.

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Arts and Graphics

Humairaa Hussain BA Hons, PGCE

Humairaa Hussain BA (Hons), PGCE

Lecturer in Graphic Design

Highest qualifications: BA (Hons) in Graphic Communication Design and PGCE.

Humairaa began her journey at University Centre Rotherham as a student on the Graphic design course, she is passionate about equipping, supporting and encouraging students from all backgrounds to embrace and accomplish their dreams.

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Tracy Gelder, BA Hons., PGCE - Programme Leader

Tracy Gelder, BA (Hons), PGCE

Programme Leader for Graphic Design

Highest qualifications: BA (Hons) in Graphic Design and PGCE in Education.

A graduate of Sheffield Hallam University, Tracy is the Programme Leader for the Graphic Design course at the University Centre Rotherham.

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Caring Professions

Dr Ashley Belsham, BSc MRes PhD

Curriculum Team Leader

Highest qualification: PhD in Neuroscience and Genetics.

With a strong academic foundation in Physiology, Pharmacology, and Applied Bioscience, Ashley combines deep subject expertise with over a decade of teaching and curriculum development.

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Daniel Hannon, BSc (Hons), PGCE

Lecturer in Health and Social Care

Highest qualification: PGCE.

Daniel brings 20 years of extensive experience working within social care and demonstrating a deep commitment to supporting vulnerable individuals.

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Eve Bellis - Lecturer in Healthcare

Eve Bellis, BSc, PGDip, PGCE

Industry Skills Coach

Highest qualification: Post Graduate Diploma in Adult Nursing (PGDip Adult Nursing).

Eve is a qualified nurse with extensive healthcare experience, she combines her clinical expertise with her passion for teaching to equip learners with the knowledge they need to excel in their chosen field.

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Computing and Digital

Beth Carlisle - Lecturer

Beth Carlisle

Lecturer in Games Development

Highest qualification: Foundation Degree in Games.

Beth brings technical insights to the course offering students a deep understanding of the tools and processes needed to create immersive gaming experiences.

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Darren Bristow - Curriculum Leader in Computing

Darren Bristow

Curriculum Team Leader for Computing, AI and Cyber

Highest qualification: PGCE.

As a Curriculum Leader for Computing, AI, and Cyber, Darren takes pride in creating engaging, industry-relevant curricula that prepares students for real-world challenges.

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Eiman Aeiad - Lecturer

Eiman Aeiad

Lecturer in Computing

Highest qualification: TBC.

Eiman has been teaching Computer Science for 8 years, specialising in areas such as programming, data structures, and intelligent systems.

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Honour Nwagwu - Lecturer

Dr Honour Nwagwu, PhD

Lecturer in Computing

Highest qualification: PhD in Computer Science.

Prior to completing his PhD in Computer Science, Honour completed an MSc with Distinction in Database Professional and he also holds a BSc in Computer Science.

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Shane Whittington, BA (Hons), PGCE

Lecturer in Games Design

Highest qualification: BA (Hons) in Media Production.

Shane has been a lecturer with the RNN Group since 2009 teaching 3D Modelling, texturing, animation, Game Art and Game Design.

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Construction

Education

Engineering

Andrew Jordan - Lecturer

Andrew Jordan, BEng, PGCE

Lecturer in Engineering

Highest qualification BEng Electronic Systems Engineering/PGCE.

Andrew has also worked as a Test Engineer for Celestica, working with a number of companies including Hewett Packard, Dell, Sun Microsystems, BAE and ITT corporation.

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Lee Alexander BEng(Hons), MSc, CEng MIMechE, PGCE - Lecturer

Lee Alexander, BEng (Hons), MSc, CEng MIMechE, PGCE

Lecturer in Engineering

MSc Advanced Engineering.

Lee’s career in industry spanned over 20 years. He is a Chartered Engineer with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, he completed a part-time MSc whilst working full-time and raising a family.

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Esports

Callum Goulty - Lecturer in Esports

Callum Goulty, BA (Hons)

Lecturer in Esports

Highest qualification: BA (Hons) Games Design and Development.

Callum has a professional background in game development, specialising in creating rough game prototypes, developing mechanics and design documentation, and designing levels.

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Lee Bowes - Lecturer in Esports

Lee Bowes BSc (Hons), PGCE

Curriculum Team Leader for Esports

Highest qualification: PGCE in Education, BSc (Hons) Degree in Construction Management.

Lee has held various teaching and leadership roles over 25 years, he now leads a team that has developed the Esports provision from entry-level provision up to Higher Education.

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Hair and Beauty

Lydia Teale - Lecturer

Lydia Teale, BA (Hons)

Curriculum Team Leader

Highest qualification: BA (Hons) in Education and Professional Development.

Lydia lectures in beauty therapy and has spent time managing Rotherham Campus’s Hair and Beauty Salon reception.

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Shelley Lawton - Curriculum Team Leader

Shelley Lawton

Curriculum Team Leader – Pathways

Highest qualification: HND in Advanced Beauty Therapy Treatments.

Shelley has over 20 years’ experience of teaching in the further education sector and in the beauty therapy industry.

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Tracy Mills - Lecturer

Tracy Mills

Curriculum Team Leader – Beauty and Nails

Highest qualification: TBC.

Tracy completed her degree in teaching and 22 years later she is still with us, meeting new students each year and passing on her extensive knowledge. 

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Media, Moving Image and Photography

Kasey Windle-Heath - Lecturer

Kasey Windle-Heath, BA, PGCE

Programme Leader of Media and Photography

Highest qualification: PGCE.

Kasey has extensive experience in photography, having worked with a diverse clientele, from small businesses to weddings and events. She is currently studying a Master’s in Education.

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Ryan Gleeson BA Hons, PGCE - Lecturer

Ryan Gleeson, BA (Hons), PGCE

Lecturer in Media and Photography

Highest qualification: BA (Hons) in Media, Moving Image and Photography.

Ryan helped to structure the media, moving image and photography degree at the UCR, and having worked in multiple industries he is also able to assist within areas such as sports, short film and design work.

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Performance

Aiden Ross MPhil, BA - Lecturer

Aiden Ross, MPhil, BA

Lecturer of Performing Arts

Highest qualification: Master of Philosophy.

Aiden joined the RNN Group after completing the research period of his doctorate in 2024. In 2021 and 2022, Aiden presented academic papers at the International Federation for Theatre Research.

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Craig Shepherd - Lecturer

Craig Shepherd

Lecturer in Performing Arts

Highest qualification: Certificate in Education (CertEd).

After 3 years at East 15 Drama School, Craig graduated in 1993. He has made serveral TV and film appearances, most notably in Sean Bean’s Sheffield football film ‘When Saturday Comes’ and Emmerdale.

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Rachel Dawson, MA - Lecturer

Rachel Dawson, MA

Lecturer in Performing Arts

Highest qualification: MA Dramatherapy.

Rachel has worked as a dramatherapist in both private practices and the NHS. She has also provided psychotherapy in prisons and secondary schools, as well as teaching drama in secondary schools.

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Rob Bellis MA, BA Hons, PGCE - Lecturer

Rob Bellis, MA, BA (Hons), PGCE

Curriculum Team Leader for Music, Musical Theatre, Acting, Media and Photography

Highest qualification: Master of Arts, Education and Professional Research.

Rob is a musician and songwriter, he has released material and toured the UK as a professional musician. He also has operational management experience which brings business skills knowledge to his teaching.

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