Meet the team behind the logo…
Tutors
(he/him)
CHARITY DIRECTOR
All Classes
Connor has over 14 years teaching experience working in Primary Schools and has taught drama to children for half of his life. He has qualifications in Forest School, Philosophy for Children and has had extensive training working with children with additional needs – including ADHD and Autism.
He has performed in many local pantomimes, at the Edinburgh Fringe, toured with bands and written a number of musicals for children and adults. He’s worked for Youth CREATE since 2014, bringing a wealth of knowledge, understanding and occasionally his guitar!
(she/her)
CHOREOGRAPHER
All Classes
Abbie has performed since she was 2 years old and it wasn’t long after that she began teaching! She can teach a range of dance styles as well as musical theatre and drama. She is one of the lead entertainers for Youth Create Does Parties, Willow’s Activity Farm and performs in Pantomimes locally and nationally.
Her weekly schedule is jam packed full of classes, performances and band rehearsals – she has toured Europe with her band The Exile Club (keep an eye out for their next album). Abbie used to attend YC as a student, singing at the Indigo O2 and has taught with us since 2019. Expect to hear lots of laughter and Disney songs in class when Abbie is around!
Inclusion Team
(she/her)
Tuesday and Saturday
Caroline has experience across both primary and secondary settings, as an SEND Teaching Assistant, supporting pupils with a range of needs. As well as YC, she also works in a secondary school as a Tutor, focusing on pastoral care, student wellbeing, and academic progress.
She began working for YC as a trustee in 2019 after seeing the difference the classes made for her children – but that wasn’t enough! A couple of years later, she began working as part of our Inclusion team and is proud to be part of the difference she first experienced as a parent.
(she/her)
Tuesday and Sunday
Hannah worked in Primary Schools as a teacher for 22 years and worked her way towards a vital SENCO role. She now uses her Masters in SEN and Inclusion to offer specialist tuition and assessments for children, to aid with reading and writing – and can diagnose children with dyslexia. (check out her website – dyslexia-services.org)
She plays numerous musical instruments, including piano, has performed in choirs, shows and pantomimes and now she brings her good vibes to YC.