Helen McDermott

Qualifications:

• BA (Hons) Fashion & Textiles
• M.Ed Inclusive Education
• PGDE Home Economics
• PGCert Boarding Schools Management
• PGCert Nutrition & Health Through the Lifespan

Roles:

• Lecturer in Education for BA (Hons) Food, Nutrition & Textiles
• PAT for students on BA (Hons) Food, Nutrition & Textiles
• Module Leader for Back to Basics Nutrition, and Nutrition Through the Lifespan

Employment History:

• Teacher of Home Economics at: Breadalbane Academy, Alva Academy, Morrison’s Academy, Perth High School.
• Business owner: Roberts & Rose School of Clothcraft & Stitchery
• Boarding School Houseparent at: Morrison’s Academy, Royal Alexandra & Albert School, Blue Coat School.
• Industry Experience: Jaeger Tailoring, Lang & Potter Royal Navy Contracts.

Testimonial:

Working in pastoral roles in boarding schools, combined with employment in the textile industry, led Helen to combine her passions, and gain qualified Teacher Status for Home Economics. During her time as a Home Economics teacher, Helen was increasingly asked to mentor student and probationer teachers, which led into the natural progression to UHI onto our Food, Nutrition & Textiles Education programme, training the Food and Textiles teachers of the future.

Helen also continues to run sewing classes in Perth.