Meet the Team

Teaching Staff

Mrs J Lendrum, BA(Hons), MEd, PQH(NI), PGCE	PRINCIPAL
Mrs J Reid, BA(Hons), PGCE, PQH(NI)	VICE PRINCIPAL
Mrs L Aitcheson, BA(Hons), MSc (Ed), PGCE	VICE PRINCIPAL
Mr D Byrne, MA(Hons),BA(Hons), PGCE, PhD, PQH (NI), Dip. Adm Man (IAM)	Senior Teacher
Mr J McMahon, Bach Tech Mech Eng, PGCE	Senior Teacher
Mrs V Woods, BSc(Hons), PhD, PGCE, PQH(NI)	Senior Teacher
Mr B Baguley, BA(Hons), MBA, HED	Subject Leader, Business Studies and Careers
Mrs N Berry, BA (Hons), PGCE, LGSMD	Subject Leader, English
Mrs L Campbell-Nesbitt, BSc(Hons), PGCE	Subject Leader, Digital Technologies, ICT Strategic Manager
Mrs K Coupe, BSc(Hons), PGCE, PhD	Subject Leader, Biology
Mrs S Craig, BA(Hons), PGCE	Subject Leader, Religious Studies
Miss Z Crilly, BSc(Hons), PGCE	Subject Leader, Art & Design and Moving Image Arts
Mr R Cullen, BEd	Subject Leader, Technology & Design
Miss H Drummond, BSc(Hons), MSc, PGCE	Subject Leader, Physics
Mr P Finlay, BSc(Hons), PhD, PGCE	Subject Leader, Geography
Miss L Gibson, MA(Hons), PGCE, PGCEM	Subject Leader, Politics
Mrs N Gilbert, BA(Hons), PGCE	Subject Leader, Performing Arts
Mr S Johnston, BSc(Hons), PGCE, Ad.Cert. Ed	Head of Science, Subject Leader, Chemistry
Mr N Lennox, BSc(Hons), PGCE	Subject Leader, Mathematics
Ms K McCrory, BSc(Hons), PGCE	Head of MFL, Subject Leader, French
Mr P Marshall, BSc(Hons), PGCE	Subject Leader, Boys’ PE/Games
Miss C Moore, BEd (Physical Education)	Subject Leader, Girls’ PE/Games
Mr B McVeigh, BA(Hons), PGCE	Subject Leader, History
Mr J Reidy, BA(Hons), PhD, PGCE, LTCL	Subject Leader, Music
Ms C Simpson, BA(Hons), PGCE	Subject Leader, Spanish
Mrs W Strain, BA(Hons), PGCE	Subject Leader, Food & Nutrition and Health and Social Care
Miss A Berry, BSc(Hons) PGCE	Geography, Business Studies
Miss A Boyd, BA(Hons), MEd, PGCE, PGCEM	English
Mrs K Branagh, BSc(Hons), PGCE	Digital Technologies, Mathematics
Miss M Craig, BA (Hons), PGCE	French, Spanish
Mrs J Dickey, BA(Hons), PGCE	English, Performing Arts
Miss H Fair, MSc, PGCE	Physical Education
Mrs O Fairgrieve, BSc(Hons), Dip Ed	Psychology, English, Health and Social Care
Mrs J Fisher, BSc(Hons), PGCE	Food & Nutrition, Health and Social Care
Mrs N Fleck, BSc(Hons), PGCE	Chemistry, Physics, Health and Social Care
Mrs E Fullerton, BSc(Hons), PGCE	Mathematics
Mr D Gillespie, BMus, PGCE, ATCL	Music, Religious Studies
Mrs S Hanna, BA(Hons), PGCE	SENCO, History
Mrs L Henry, BSc(Hons), PhD, PGCE	Biology
Mrs J Jackson BSc(Hons), PGCE	Chemistry
Mrs B Lavery, BSc(Hons), PGCE	Geography
Ms R Martinez, BA(Hons) PGCE	Spanish
Mrs L Maybin, BA(Hons), PGCE	Physical Education (on a career break)
Mrs L McConnell, BEd	Religious Studies
Mr R McKee, BSc(Hons), MSc, PGCE	Physics
Mrs A McKibbin, BSc(Hons), PGCE	Biology
Mrs L O’Kane, BSc(Hons), PhD, PGCE	Mathematics, Physics
Mr J Orr, BSc(Hons), PGCE	Technology & Design, Physical Education
Mrs J Stranney, BA(Hons), PGCE	Art & Design
Miss S Wedge, BSc(Hons), PGCE	Digital Technologies
Miss J Wilkinson, BEd(Hons)	Mathematics

Support Staff

Mrs H Ingram	Principal’s Secretary
Mrs C Brennan, BA (Hons)	Financial Administrator
Mr C Browne	ICT Support Manager
Mrs N Barr	Senior Clerical Officer
Mrs H Greer	Senior Clerical Officer (Finance)
Mrs A Creighton	Sixth Form Supervisor
Mr P McAuley	Sixth Form Supervisor
Miss L Darragh	Classroom Assistant
Mrs D Gribbon	Classroom Assistant
Mrs D McComb	Classroom Assistant
Mrs N McQuillan	Classroom Assistant, First Aid
Miss A Henry	General Assistant
Mrs M Reid	General Assistant
Mr G Baxendale	Technology Technician, Health and Safety Officer
Mrs C Carberry	Chemistry Technician, AQE/GL and ParentMail Support
Mr G Clark	Reprographics Technician
Mr D Costello	Physics Technician
Mrs H Fee	Biology Technician, AQE/GL and ParentMail Support
Mrs C Hanna	Home Economics Technician, Housekeeper
Mrs P Moore	Art Technician, Support Worker Art, Duke of Edinburgh Lead
Mr P Strain	Support Worker Food and Nutrition
Mr S Townsend	Buildings and Cleaning Supervisor
Mr E Patterson	Assistant Buildings Supervisor
Mr A O’Neill	Assistant Buildings Supervisor (Temporary)
Mrs C Magee	Catering Manager
Mr A Boyd	Groundsman

Board of Governors

Education Authority Representatives

Mr A Cameron

Mr R Cairns

Mr A Hamilton

Mr D Lewis

Mr R McGlaughlin

Mr J McGrath

Department of Education Representatives

Mr D Blair

Mr G Finlay

Mrs T Kennedy

Mr R McCune, MBE

Parent Representatives

Dr I Erskine

Ms K Green

Miss S Truesdale

Mr A Watt

Teacher Representatives

Mrs L Campbell-Nesbitt

Dr P Finlay

Head Boy & Head Girl

Hello, I’m Adam Carville and I am Head Boy of Antrim Grammar School. At Antrim Grammar I have always found that you are encouraged to work to the best of your ability and the focus of the school is in developing each individual so that they can reach their maximum potential.

There is such a strong community within Antrim Grammar School which allows for lasting relationships to be developed between students and teachers which only furthers your engagement in learning. No matter how big or small the problem is, the staff of Antrim Grammar School always help me and push me to succeed not only in my examinations but also in developing important life skills such as leadership and teamwork.

It has been a privilege to attend Antrim Grammar school for the past six years and I can say whole-heartedly that I know that I could not have been encouraged to develop myself as much as I have been at any other school.

My name is Elise McFarland and I have been given the privilege of being the Head Girl of Antrim Grammar School this year. I have always found Antrim Grammar School to be an encouraging and supportive environment which has a great sense of community and a true ambition to develop everyone, both in our studies and in our character.

There is a great sense of teamwork between pupils, teachers and parents/guardians. When I have been faced with challenges in a particular subject or topic the staff have always worked tirelessly to assist in every way they can. Here at Antrim Grammar School we are committed to helping one another to reach each person’s full potential, whether that is an A* or a C grade.

I can truly say that I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Antrim Grammar School and through the support of the School and the work I put in, I have received the grades that will open many doors for me in the future. I have also developed into the person I am today and made friendships and memories that will stay with me for many years to come.