Cathy Gillespie

Senior Educational Designer

IT Training Institute/CPIT courses, M.Sc., B.Sc.

Cathy first became involved in the learning and development environment through her role as a forensic scientist, where she trained magistrates, police and fellow scientists. She also helped prepare forensic science accreditation documentation. Cathy has worked full time in the training field since 1998 as a Training Manager and a Training Specialist for large organisations. She has experience and qualifiications in the full spectrum of training, including learning vision, planning, administration, communication, delivery, evaluation and management. Cathy has taught in tertiary education and local government organisations. As a training specialist, she has developed computer training programmes, including sourcing and writing content for intranets and implementing e-learning systems.

Greg Preston

Senior Educational Designer

BA.(Hons)Engineering., PGCertEducation.

Greg has spent nearly 20 years as a secondary school teacher, mainly teaching physics, science, technology and outdoor pursuits. During that time he has developed several different courses, especially within the electronics field. Many of his students have won both national and international science and technology competitions.

Greg has worked closely with the Electrotechnoclogy Industry Training Organisation (ETITO) in developing courses at Levels 2 and 3. He has also been heavily involved in planning and delivering professional development for teachers and has forged strong links between industry, the tertiary and secondary sectors.

Brigid Frayle

Project Manager, Educational Designer

BA.(Hons), MA.(Dist), PGDipTertTeach.

Brigid completed a Masters degree in Sociology in 2001, and taught in sociology, health studies, anthropology and adult education for a number of years. She recently completed a diploma in tertiary teaching, with an emphasis on theories of teaching and learning, curriculum design, and assessment. Brigid has a special interest in the pedagogy of e-learning.