Assistant Director of Studies Breanne Grantham
MA (York), BA Hons, BEd (Queen's University, Ontario), Diplome Annuel (Universite de Sorbonne, Paris)
Breanne was educated at Queen’s University, Canada and the Sorbonne University in Paris, and holds a Master’s degree in English from the University of York. She joined Ashbourne in 2005 as Head of GCSE and is a specialist in English Language and Semiotics. Together with James Wykes, she has inspired students to produce our first college newspaper this year.
Assistant Director of Studies James Wykes
MA Modern Literatures in English; Birkbeck, BA English Literatures; University of Wales, PGCE in English; King’s College
Having cut his teeth at two well-known London colleges, James joined us two years ago. Last year he made an outstanding contribution as Head of GCSE and looks likely to exceed that performance in his new role as Director of Studies. He is passionate about learning and plays a key role in the integration of English and Drama. Together with Breanne Grantham, he has inspired students to produce our first college newspaper this year and is now one of the driving forces behind our Annual Christmas Revue. James is deputy designated Person for Child Protection, Complaints Co-ordinator, Educational Visits Co-ordinator and Duty Officer.
