Meet the Team

Teaching Staff

Mr M T Wilson, BSc(Hons), PGCE, PQH (NI)	PRINCIPAL
Mrs L Aitcheson, BA(Hons), MSc (Ed), PGCE	VICE PRINCIPAL
Mrs S Rayot, Med, BA(Hons), PGCE	VICE PRINCIPAL
Mr D Byrne, MA(Hons), BA(Hons), PGCE, PhD, PQH(NI), Dip. Adm Man (IAM)	Senior Teacher
Mrs L Campbell Nesbitt, BSc (Hons), PGCE	Senior Teacher
Mr J McMahon, Bach Tech Mech Eng, PGCE	Senior Teacher
Mr B Baguley, BA(Hons), MBA, HED	Subject Leader, Business Studies
Mr P Campbell, BEd(Hons)	Subject Leader, Technology & Design
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
Miss H Drummond, BSc(Hons), MSc, PGCE	Subject Leader, Physics
Mr P Finlay, BSc(Hons), PhD, PGCE	Subject Leader, Geography
Mrs J Fisher, BSc(Hons), PGCE	Subject Leader, Food & Nutrition, Health & Social Care
Miss L Gibson, MA(Hons), PGCE, PGCEM	Subject Leader, Politics
Mrs N Gilbert, BA(Hons), PGCE	Subject Leader, Performing Arts
Mr M Johnston, BEd (Hons), MSc, PGDip	Subject Leader, Digital Technologies
Mr S Johnston, BSc(Hons), PGCE, Ad.Cert. Ed	Head of Science, Subject Leader, Chemistry
Mr N Lennox, BSc(Hons), PGCE	Subject Leader, Mathematics
Mr P Marshall, BSc(Hons), PGCE	Subject Leader, Boys’ PE/Games
Ms K McCrory, BSc(Hons), PGCE	Head of MFL, Subject Leader, French
Miss L McKinney, MA, PGCE	Subject Leader, Spanish
Ms N McParland, BA (Hons), PGCE, LGSMD	Subject Leader, English
Mr B McVeigh, BA(Hons), PGCE	Subject Leader, History
Ms C Moore, BEd	Subject Leader, Girls’ PE/Games
Mr J Reidy, BA(Hons), PhD, PGCE, LTCL	Subject Leader, Music
Ms A Berry, BSc(Hons) PGCE	SENCO, Geography, Business Studies
Miss A Boyd, BA(Hons), MEd, PGCE, PGCEM	English
Mrs K Branagh, BSc(Hons), PGCE	Mathematics
Mrs V Brown, BSc(Hons), PGCE	Mathematics, Physics
Ms M Craig, BA(Hons), PGCE	French, Spanish
Miss A Dark, BA(Hons), PGCE	English
Mrs J Dickey, BA(Hons), PGCE	English, Performing Arts
Ms H Dornan Wilson, BEd, BA(Hons), MA	Art & Design, Moving Image Arts
Miss H Fair, MSc, PGCE	Physical Education
Mrs O Fairgrieve, BSc(Hons), DIS, PGCE	Psychology, English, Health & Social Care
Mrs N Fleck, BSc(Hons), PGCE	Chemistry, Physics, Health & Social Care
Mrs E Fullerton, BSc(Hons), PGCE	Mathematics
Mr M Gillen, BSC(Hons), PGCE	Science
Mr D Gillespie, BMus, PGCE, ATCL	Music, Religious Studies
Mrs L Henry, BSc(Hons), PhD, PGCE	Biology
Mrs J Jackson BSc(Hons), PGCE	Chemistry
Mrs K Kane, BSc(Hons), PGCE	Home Economics, Health & Social Care
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)
Miss D McCabe, MA, PGCE	English, Drama
Miss F McCloskey, BEd	Business Studies, Digital Technologies
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, BEd(Hons)	Technology, Engineering
Mrs J Stranney, BA(Hons), PGCE	Art & Design
Ms S Watson, BA(Hons), PGCE	History, English
Miss J Wilkinson, BEd(Hons)	Mathematics
Mrs V Woods, BSc(Hons), PhD, PGCE, PQH(NI)	Mathematics

Support Staff

Mrs H Ingram	Principal’s PA
Mrs C Brennan, BA (Hons)	Bursar
Mr C Browne, BSc (Hons)	ICT Support Manager
Mrs H Greer	Senior Clerical Officer (Finance)
Mrs J Laughlin	Senior Clerical Officer
Miss C McCloskey	Senior Clerical Officer
Mrs A Creighton	Sixth Form Supervisor
Mr P McAuley	Sixth Form Supervisor
Miss L Darragh	Classroom Assistant
Ms B Donnelly	Classroom Assistant
Mrs R Finlay	Classroom Assistant
Ms M Frew	Classroom Assistant
Mrs D Gribbon	Classroom Assistant
Miss A Henry	Classroom Assistant
Mrs S Lavery	Classroom Assistant
Mrs D McComb	Classroom Assistant
Mrs A McKnight	Classroom Assistant
Mrs N McQuillan	Classroom Assistant, First Aid
Miss K Murdock	Classroom Assistant
Mrs W Nesbitt	Classroom Assistant
Mrs M Reid	Classroom Assistant
Miss O Rice	Classroom Assistant
Miss A Coulter	General Assistant
Mr G Baxendale	Technology Technician
Mrs C Carberry	Chemistry Technician
Mr C Johnston	Physics Technician
Mrs H Fee	Biology Technician
Mrs C Hanna	Home Economics Technician
Mrs P Moore	Art Technician, Duke of Edinburgh Lead, Supervisory Assistant
Mr A O'Neill	Technician
Mr S Townsend	Buildings and Cleaning Supervisor
Mr R Corscadden	Assistant Buildings Supervisor
Mrs C Magee	Catering Manager

Board of Governors

Education Authority Representatives

Mr R Cairns

Mr A Cameron

Mr A Hamilton

Mr R McGlaughlin

Mr J McGrath

Department of Education Representatives

Mr D Blair

Mrs T Kennedy

R McCune, MBE, Chairman

*Vacant Positions*

Parent Representatives

Dr I Erskine

Ms K Green

Miss S Truesdale

Teacher Representatives

Mrs L Campbell-Nesbitt

Dr P Finlay

Head Boy & Head Girl

Hello, my name is Tom McCormick and I am honoured to have been given the privilege of being Head Boy this year at Antrim Grammar School.

Throughout my time at AGS, I have been instilled with a great zeal for learning and building relationships with my classmates and teachers. Through our school’s ongoing commitment to currency, character and culture, I have learnt the true value of hard work and ambition as well as the importance of our school’s spirit that everyone is valued. The aspect of family and the idea of everyone contributing to our success are key at Antrim Grammar School and provide a supportive and empowering environment. From the constant support and encouragement of my peers and teachers, I have developed confidence in my leadership, teamwork and communication skills as well as a real passion for school life.

My goal this year, as Head Boy, is to make a difference to our school by inspiring pupils to have a mind to be kind and to get involved in school life at AGS. I really look forward to working with the Senior Prefect Team and Senior Management Team this year as well as suggesting improvements which will enhance the nurturing and collaborative atmosphere in our school.

Hello, my name is Lucia Pandolfi, and I am thrilled to be Head Girl for 2022/23 academic year.

At Antrim Grammar School we are encouraged to focus on our character and face challenges, allowing us to develop into the best version of ourselves. I have built strong relationships in school with my peers and teachers, who all support me in achieving my goals. The teachers are very helpful and strive for everyone to reach their full potential. Through extra-curricular activities such as hockey, I have learnt many additional skills like good communication and teamwork, which will help me throughout my life and will have a positive impact on my future career.

This year as Head Girl, I aim to be a role model for all the students in school, and to have a positive impact on the AGS community. By working alongside the pupils and the teachers I hope to suggest new ideas that could enhance our school even more. I am delighted to be given this role and I can’t wait to see what the year holds for everyone at AGS.