A teacher with over 20 years of experience, Ms Acton is an examiner in both Biology and Chemistry. She is passionate about encouraging more females into Science and has recently took part in a Women in Science International Day at the University of Manchester.

A former Zoo Keeper, Ms Candela-Alfonso joined the Life Sciences Team at Eccles Sixth Form College when we began teaching Animal Management 13 years ago.  Having completed conservation wok in Madagascar Ms Candela-Alfonso enjoys sharing her experience with her students. 

With over 11 years of teaching experience, Ms Hughes has a BSc(Hons) in Psychology Biology, having studied animal behaviour and horse enrichment. Previously, Ms Hughes has worked at Knowsley Safari Park teaching visitors in the ‘Safari School’ about conservation. 

Qualified as a BHSAI with a BSc(Hons) in Equine Science and a PGCE, Mrs Kenny has a huge passion for animals and horses, having grow up around horses from a very young age. Outside of work, Ms Kenny enjoys spending her time taking care of her horse. 

After completing a BSc(Hons) in Animal Behaviour and Welfare, Ms Kilburn began a career teaching at Eccles Sixth Form College. She has worked with a wide range of animals and enjoys passing on her knowledge and experience to her students.  

Qualified as a BHSAI with BA(Hons) in Equine Management, Ms Magari completed her degree while undertaking her BHS Stage exams. She later completed her PGCE with the University Centre at Salford City College before joining the Life Sciences Department at Eccles Sixth Form. 

Ms McCarthy has a BSc in Biology and a passion for everything animal or farm related. she has a keen interest in genetics, especially inheritance of coat colours and markings that she enjoys sharing with her students. In her spare time, she takes care of her horses and dog ‘Elsie’.

Prior to Teaching, Ms Morgan worked at Eccles Sixth Form college as an Animal Keeper after competing her degree in Equine Science. Ms Morgan has a wealth of knowledge and experience that she enjoys sharing with her students.

Ms Niven registered as a Veterinary Nurse in 1998; she has worked in small and mixed animal practice. Ms Niven completed her degree in Biology in 2010 and is currently studying with Edinburgh University towards an MSc in Veterinary Anesthesia.

Before teaching, Mr Smith worked at Chester zoo delivering conservation talks to the public. He studied at MMU, receiving a BSc in Biology and a MSc in Animal Behaviour. Mr Smith’s expertise focuses on the behaviour of Primates and Big cats. He has also conducted field research in Tanzania.

Ms Wilcox-Wood registered as a Veterinary Nurse in 2003 a; she has worked in Small animal practices across Manchester. In 2017 she achieved BA(Hons) in Education and is currently working towards a Masters in Education with The University of Huddersfield.