Sina Mahabadi
Sina Mahabadi
Children’s Science Tutor: Born in Iran
I started teaching when I was only 16 yrs old as a teacher assistant 🙂 Since then, I haven’t given up my passion for teaching. My first official teaching experience was running some lectures at university when I was finishing my PhD degree. Once I finished my PhD in biomed Eng, I decided to get my Master in education and ultimately my teaching certificate. From that point, I started teaching both at university and part-time at high school for various subjects. I have taught electronics, math 103, dynamics, radiobiology and biomedical sensors at three universities and four colleges. I have also taught at five high schools and ten tutoring companies for subjects including maths, biology, chemistry, physics and creative writing.
William Harding
William Harding
Education Coordinator: Born in Hertfordshire
Born and raised in rural Hertfordshire to a farmer and an artist. My interest in education has taken me to London, Amsterdam and Budapest, where I have studied the philosophy of education and worked as an English teacher in progressive, democratic environments. I believe education can be a liberating and empowering force, helping society to overcome disparities of class, race and gender.
Sarah Gabbott
Sarah Gabbott
Web Designer: Born in Kent
Born in Kent, I spent 16 years in the advertising world mainly for what is now adam&eveDDB not far from the Nova office. My area was creating mood boards which help establish a vision for an advertising campaign or redesign. I went on to a masters in web publishing and I now enjoy helping teams build their new web presence. This is alongside indulging my interest in just about every topic there is … as long as it’s not football.
Nick Wellington: Chair
Nick is a trusted advisor, consultant and coach, whose work is informed by his personal and professional experiences and knowledge.
Nick's career has spanned government, finance, energy and professional consultancy working with organisations such as Deloitte, Santander, Aviva and the FCA.
Nick's passion for diversity and inclusion has remained strong throughout his career and now much of his work, specialises in helping senior leaders build a bridge to underrepresented staff.
William Doust
ICT Tutor: Born in Colombia
Working in the Ed sector has been a revolving door for me. Working on intellectual property & technology transfer at the University level, followed by capacity building while at the campaign for learning in Ed & info services anchored in research and staff training resulted in my falling into adult & community learning, on request. It all links up and makes sense in retrospect for me how the dots connect.
Tieu Pham
Tieu Pham
Head of Engagement, Partnerships and Events: Born in Saigon
Born in Saigon weeks after its fall. Escaped in a leaky boat and spent time in a Philippine refugee camp. Accepted to the coldest place on Earth (Harrogate in winter) in the late 70s. Had a grand tour of various (council) estates of England before living out my teens in London’s East End. In the 90s met my partner, in the more elegant environs of Bath.