Secondary School Staff
Dr Nicol – (Lead Teacher)
Dr Nicol is a PhD chemistry graduate with experience within the semiconductor industry. During a career break for family Irene started her own business as a personal tutor in the sciences. After 7 years of private tuition, a PGDE and the education sector beckoned. After qualifying as a secondary teacher she undertook probation, supply and permanent teaching posts in West Lothian, East Ayrshire and South Lanarkshire. Dr Nicol has 11 years experience as a faculty head of science in a modern comprehensive school. She and her husband are members at Crow Road Free Church in Glasgow and have two grown up children.
Mrs Murray (English and Humanities Teacher)
Mrs Murray is a GTCS registered Secondary teacher, and teaches English and Humanities at the Melville-Knox Secondary School at the Kelvingrove Campus. She is married with three children, and a member of Glasgow Reformed Presbyterian Church.
Mrs Asiimwe (Art Teacher)
Mrs Asiimwe is a GTCS registered Art and Design teacher who is qualified to teach this through English and Gaelic. Prior to her PGDE, she received a degree in Fashion Business and an HND in Fashion Design. Mrs Asiimwe has also worked with students in Christian Unions at Edinburgh universities as a “relay worker” with UCCF and is involved in giving talks at her church youth fellowship at Cumbernauld Free Church where she worships with her husband.
Miss Markoff (Music Teacher)
Miss Markoff is a graduate of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, where she completed her Bachelor’s of Education, specialising in music. This training has equipped her with a strong foundation in teaching within creative disciplines. Miss Markoff is a member of St Silas Church in Glasgow.
