About Brenda
Brenda was elected to the non-teaching staff position on the Board in September 2023 and currently serves as the School College Partnership Manager, based within the Centre for Care, Creatives and Community. Her work week typically involves working with college curriculum areas and high schools to evaluate and plan for courses and opportunities across the college, aligning with the college strategic objectives and requests from high schools. Also, checking in with young people enrolled school-college partnership courses, reviewing attendance and attainment. Brenda also represents Fife College on the "Opportunities for All and Positive Destination Networks" in Fife, working to support young people as they transition into college. She collaborates with various college support services to help students succeed academically and secure positive outcomes.
Brenda is keenly aware that young people today face new challenges, such as mental health issues, resilience, and financial crises, which can create barriers to learning. She recognizes the difficulties education institutions face in attracting and retaining full-time learners. Despite these challenges, Brenda has witnessed the transformative impact a college experience can have on young people, from learning in a different environment to expanding their awareness of the opportunities available in the wider world.
Throughout her 35+ years at Fife College, Brenda has held various roles, all connected to supporting the curriculum. She is a strong advocate for the college, having seen its benefits firsthand: both her husband, as a mature student, and her son have been students at Fife College.