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About us
Tanya
Tanya is a qualified secondary teacher and support worker for autism and learning disabilities. She has studied outdoor learning at Edinburgh University and is a foster carer for children with additional needs.
Katie
Katie has worked in mainstream and additional needs education as well as in being an activities coordinator in a psychiatric setting. Katie has a farm of her own and brings years of expertise to Living Potential.
Keith
Keith is an experienced teacher having previously worked in colleges. He is a permaculture practitioner which means he balances care for the earth and it's inhabitants and care for people.
"We help you reach your potential using the living resources of the farm"
Tanya (Learning and Development Manager)
Michael
Michael comes with a background in health and safety. He has been working with elderly people, providing care in the own home. He is also a permaculture enthusiast.
Roger
Roger has worked in community farming and supported living for most of his working life. We are privileged to have him working with us at Living Potential.
Duncan
Duncan has previously worked with young people for whom mainstream education was not the best fit. He is adept at using the outdoors to raise people’s personal expectations. Bushcraft, metalwork and foraging are a few of the aspects of outdoor learning Duncan draws upon.
Matthew
Matthew is the LPCF office manager, having had 20 years of experience in this field. He ensures member’s records are up to date and all aspects of the farm are running smoothly. He is committed to helping people achieve their potential and environmental sustainability.
Leif
Leif is our horticulture expert. He has a background in teaching horticulture and farm maintenance in a supportive environment and brings his patience and calm energy to LPCF to help our members learn.
Jenny
Jenny has her own flower business and is an assistant grower at Kirkstall Valley Farm. She has many years of teaching experience with adults and young people with learning disabilities including at Henshaw's College.
Robin
Andy is our animal welfare and maintenance assistant as well as being an activities instructor. Andy has a degree in Animal Care , has worked at Harewood Farm and has a background of supporting disadvantaged people to gain skills in rural settings .
Bank Staff
Bank Staff have between them areas of expertise such as forest school qualifications, RHS Horticulture, large group cookery, person-centred planning and practice, arts and crafts expertise and much more.
