The Bishop Stopford's School - Noteworthy Teachers

Noteworthy Teachers

The longest serving teacher currently is Mr Malcolm Chalmers, who has been at the school since a term after the founding, approximately 39 years. There are many other teachers who have been there over twenty years. These include: Miss Leverington (Ex -House Mistress of Temple's House), Mrs Hannan (Head of the Sixth Form)and Mr Jones (Head of DT). Mr Leslie Pringle, who was a pupil at both the previous Suffolks Secondary Modern School and at Bishops', returned to teach divinity, being the first of a number of pupils to return as staff.

Mr July, a very popular teacher and form tutor of 10G, died of lung cancer in 2006. A memorial service was held for him in the Great Hall.

On 16 July 2009 the school was informed that ICT, Business, BCS and Tourism teacher Mr Fashola had died. He was a much-loved teacher who will be missed by all. A memorial was held for him in October, over 800 Students attended, including ex pupils.

Other noteworthy teachers include Mrs Elizabeth Kohler, and Helen Michaels

Eddie Baily taught PE at the school.