Testimonials of Susan Whitehead’s work..

“I have worked with Susan …….and always found her extremely motivated, dedicated and very organised. Susan has some fantastic ideas about shaping the curriculum through digital creativity and has always been able to source the trainers and resources in order to achieve this.” Freelance ADE, Apple Education

“Sue is a calm and confident colleague who effectively organised our activities …. and contributed to the success of our BBC project about young people’s ability to contribute to television broadcasting through the use of creative technologies. Her experience, imagination and questioning helped us to run complex but very successful events in short time scales. Highly recommended!” Senior Educational Professional – Ultralab

“I have worked alongside Sue for many years and have always found her to be a great communicator, leader, facilitator and networker. Whilst still being open minded to test and trial new ways of teaching and learning, Sue demonstrates that she will only ever invest in technology where she can see real educational value and impacts.” Education Development Manager, KRCS Group PLC

“I worked with Sue when running the Sheffield Family e-Learning Project. … to deliver innovative e-learning activities and workshops to families in the local area. … Sue helped us with ideas and practical applications as well as being a link to the local community and this excellent collaboration contributed significantly to the success of the project.” Adult and Family Learning Development Officer, Sheffield City Council

“Sue is an experienced manager of people, resources, facilities and projects. She has a detailed knowledge and understanding of how schools operate, particularly in the context of using technology to deliver the curriculum. In the time I have known her, Sue has demonstrated an ability and enthusiasm for staying in touch with the cutting edge of technology and applying it within educational settings. While working with Sue in the manager’s group I have always found her to be a robust contributor always striving to move the agenda forward and championing the City Learning Centres.”Manager, one of the Sheffield City Learning Centres

“I worked with Susan on a leading BBC project with young people to research, define, and refine the future of television. Susan is very good with people, and brilliant at running concurrent projects. Highly recommended.” Senior New Media Researcher, Ultralab

“Sue has always been enthusiastic to support new initiatives that benefit children and the community. Over the past five years we have planned a number of projects together, enhancing the participants’ experience through the use of the media facilities and expertise at the City Learning Centre. Many thanks Sue. I hope to work with you again soon.” Children’s University Development Consultant, Sheffield City Council,

“Fantastic, insightful and doing great work on the ground using new technologies” Senior Researcher, Futurelab,

“Susan is a dedicated and imaginative educationalist who enthuses students and teachers alike about the potential of ICT to improve learning. She has vast experience working with young people on innovative projects across the curriculum and age range. Her friendly, practical approach and good knowledge make her an inspiring and helpful colleague.” Education manager Northern Europe, Intel,

“Sue is a very efficient and supportive manager and an able communicator at all levels of education. She has a clear sense of how effective teaching can be encouraged by the effective use of IT. Her positive manner is highly infectious, so she makes people feel good about themselves and motivated to improve education standards.” Content Development Team Manager, South Yorkshire E-Learning
Programme,

“Susan was a valued colleague and collaborator on the South Yorkshire e-Learning Programme. I could rely on her to deliver and to be innovative in doing so.” E-Learning Project Director, South Yorkshire e-Learning Programme,

“It was a real pleasure to work alongside Sue ….. whilst I delivered the Culture Strategy for Southey/Owlerton (Sheffield) . Sue is great to work with, completely ‘can do’, technically brilliant with really creative approaches and saw the projects through from start to finish. I’d love to work with Sue again.” Arts Director, Sheffield City Council

“I’m delighted to recommend Sue to any working in this area. Independent Evaluator and Researcher – Australia

“I met Sue when … I was managing the Apple South Yorkshire pilot, and we worked closely with Sue …. to implement key Programs with her. Sue was always professional, always very hard working, and led with enthusiasm at ever stage. Having someone dependable was vital, and her bubbly personality helped us overcome any difficulties. She was terrific to work with.” Strategic Project Manager, Apple UK,

“Deservedly earning a reputation for being a leader in her field, Sues professionalism, integrity and passion for her work stand her head and shoulders above her peers. Her standards are very high and she certainly set the bench high for me! I was delighted to respond to her invitation to tender for a leadership programme and would happily do so again. An inspiring lady to work for.”  Helping People and Organisations Become Exceptional – Funky Thinker and Lead Consultant, -  Independent Leadership Consultant, MCIPD,

“I worked with Sue (at the college) for a number of years and always found her to be a highly competent and professional member of staff, willing to take on responsibility and executing her duties effectively and efficiently.” Principal Lecturer, Sheffield Hallam University.