Meet our tutors - Denise McGivney-Nolan

Meet Denise, one of our inspirational History tutors who just never stops learning! Denise’s journey into the past started with her degree in Irish Politics, Economics and Sociology. But her interests don’t stop there. After graduating, she focused her efforts on building a career in advertising. Then, after moving to Kent, Denise enjoyed feeding her creative side through studying the intricate art of millinery under Rosey Cory, a milliner to the Queen Mother. Since then, she has enjoyed making hats for herself, her friends, and her family. Denise loves teaching at our Adult Education centres because it combines her love of history with her love of fashion and all things creative. But her focus is also on her students. Denise says: “I love meeting new people and having lively discussions on things we all hold an interest in. I enjoy imparting my knowledge on aspects of history that students would otherwise not be aware of”.

Denise encourages her learners to be open in class and prides herself on the conversational nature of her courses. She uses a mixture of different media to convey her teachings to students and to bring history to life. It is of utmost importance to her that her learners are enjoying their educational journey. Denise says: “I want to help each and every student get the most from my courses so I talk to them and make sure they are getting what they need from each class”.