Meet the Team
Teaching Staff
Mr M T Wilson, BSc(Hons), PGCE, PQH (NI) |
PRINCIPAL |
Mrs G Houston, BEd(Hons) |
VICE PRINCIPAL, Pastoral |
Mrs S Rayot, MEd, BA(Hons), PGCE |
VICE PRINCIPAL, Curriculum |
Mr D Byrne, MA(Hons), BA(Hons), PGCE, PhD, PQH(NI), Dip. Adm Man (IAM) |
Senior Teacher |
Mrs L Campbell-Nesbitt, BSc (Hons), PGCE |
Senior Teacher |
Mrs L McConnell, BEd(Hons) |
Senior Teacher |
Mr B Baguley, BA(Hons), MBA, HED |
Subject Leader, Business Studies |
Mrs H Beck, MSc, PGCE |
Subject Leader, Boys’ PE/Games |
Mr P Campbell, BEd(Hons) |
Subject Leader, Technology & Design |
Mrs K Coupe, BSc(Hons), PGCE, PhD |
Subject Leader, Biology |
Mrs S Craig, BA(Hons), PGCE |
Subject Leader, Religious Studies |
Miss Z Crilly, BSc(Hons), PGCE |
Subject Leader, Art & Design , Moving Image Arts |
Miss H Drummond, BSc(Hons), MSc, PGCE |
Subject Leader, Physics |
Mr P Finlay, BSc(Hons), PhD, PGCE |
Subject Leader, Geography |
Mrs J Fisher, BSc(Hons), PGCE |
Subject Leader, Food & Nutrition, Health & Social Care |
Mrs N Gilbert, BA(Hons), PGCE |
Subject Leader, Performing Arts |
Mr S Johnston, BSc(Hons), PGCE, Ad.Cert. Ed |
Head of Science, Subject Leader, Chemistry |
Mr N Lennox, BSc(Hons), PGCE |
Subject Leader, Mathematics |
Ms K McCrory, BSc(Hons), PGCE |
Subject Leader, French |
Miss L McKinney, MA, PGCE |
Subject Leader, Spanish |
Ms N McParland, BA(Hons), PGCE, LGSMD |
Subject Leader, English |
Mrs J McVeigh, BA(Hons), PGCE |
Subject Leader, History |
Ms C Moore, BEd(Hons) |
Subject Leader, Girls’ PE/Games |
Mr J Reidy, BA(Hons), PhD, PGCE, LTCL |
Subject Leader, Music |
Ms A Berry, BSc(Hons) PGCE (on maternity leave) |
SENCO, Geography |
Ms S Best, BSc(Hons), PGCE |
Chemistry |
Miss A Boyd, BA(Hons), MEd, PGCE, PGCEM |
English |
Mrs K Branagh, BSc(Hons), PGCE |
Mathematics |
Mrs V Brown, BSc(Hons), PGCE |
Mathematics |
Mrs C Campbell, BA(Hons), PGCE |
History & Politics |
Mr J Cardy, BSc(Hons), PGCE |
Geography |
Mr P Carson, BSc(Hons), PGCE |
Physical Education |
Ms M Craig, BA(Hons), PGCE |
French, Spanish |
Miss A Dark, BA(Hons), PGCE |
English |
Mrs J Dickey, BA(Hons), PGCE |
English, Performing Arts |
Mrs O Fairgrieve, BSc(Hons), DIS, PGCE |
Psychology, Acting Assistant SENCo |
Mrs N Fleck, BSc(Hons), PGCE (on maternity leave) |
Chemistry |
Mrs E Fullerton, BSc(Hons), PGCE |
Mathematics |
Mr M Gillen, BSC(Hons), PGCE |
Biology, Physics Life & Health Sciences |
Mr D Gillespie, BMus, PGCE, ATCL |
Music, Religious Studies |
Mr M Godwin, BA(Hons), PGCE |
English, Drama |
Mr A Greer, BEd(Hons) |
Technology & Design |
Mr C Halliday, BSc(Hons), PGCE |
Geography |
Mrs J Jackson, BSc(Hons), PGCE (on maternity leave) |
Chemistry |
Mr T Jamison, BSc(Hons), PGCE |
Chemistry |
Mr M Johnston, BEd(Hons), MSc, PGDip |
Digital Technologies |
Mrs K Kane, BSc(Hons), PGCE |
Home Economics, Health & Social Care |
Mrs B Lavery, BSc(Hons), PGCE |
Geography, Acting SENCo |
Miss E Martelli, BSc(Hons), PGCE |
Biology |
Ms R Martinez, BA(Hons), PGCE |
Spanish |
Mrs S McCallum, BA(Hons), PGCE |
History |
Mrs K McCausland, BA(Hons), PGCE |
Art & Design |
Mr R McKee, BSc(Hons), MSc, PGCE |
Physics |
Mrs A McKibbin, BSc(Hons), PGCE (on maternity leave) |
Biology |
Mr J McMahon, Bach Tech Mech Eng, PGCE |
Technology, Engineering |
Mrs L O’Kane, BSc(Hons), PhD, PGCE |
Mathematics, Physics |
Mr J Orr BEd(Hons) |
Technology, Physical Education |
Mr B Overend, BA(Hons), PGCE |
Business Studies |
Mr S Roberts, BA(Hons), PGCE |
Art & Design, Moving Image Art |
Mrs K Sadler, BSc(Hons), PGCE |
Biology |
Miss J Wilkinson, BEd(Hons) |
Mathematics |
Mrs V Woods, BSc(Hons), PhD, PGCE, PQH(NI) |
Mathematics |
Support Staff
Mrs C Brennan, BA(Hons) |
Bursar |
Mr C Browne, BSc(Hons) |
ICT Support Manager |
Mrs J Laughlin |
Executive Officer/PA to Principal |
Mrs T Kelly |
Senior Clerical Officer |
Mrs A McKnight |
Senior Clerical Officer |
Mrs M Sargent |
Senior Clerical Officer (Finance) |
Mrs A Creighton |
Sixth Form Supervisor |
Mr P McAuley |
Sixth Form Supervisor |
Mrs B Gourley |
French MFL Assistant |
Ms M Miralles Bravo |
Spanish MFL Assistant |
Mr G Baxendale |
Technology Technician, Lockers, Maintenance |
Mrs C Carberry |
Chemistry Technician |
Mrs H Fee |
Biology Technician |
Mrs C Hanna |
Home Economics Technician |
Mr C Johnston |
Physics Technician |
Mrs P Moore |
Art Technician, Duke of Edinburgh Lead |
Mr A O'Neill |
Technician |
Miss A Coulter |
General Assistant |
Miss L Darragh |
Classroom Assistant |
Mrs R Finlay |
Classroom Assistant |
Ms M Frew |
Classroom Assistant |
Miss E Gault |
Classroom Assistant |
Mrs D Gribbon |
Classroom Assistant |
Mrs S Hare |
Classroom Assistant |
Miss A Henry |
Classroom Assistant |
Mrs J Kelly |
Classroom Assistant |
Mrs S Lavery |
Classroom Assistant |
Mrs T Lindsay |
Classroom Assistant |
Mr R McCoey-Allen |
Classroom Assistant |
Mrs D McComb |
Classroom Assistant |
Mrs R McKee |
General Assistant |
Mrs N Kennedy |
Classroom Assistant |
Mrs M McVeigh |
Classroom Assistant |
Miss M Nesbitt |
Classroom Assistant |
Mrs W Nesbitt |
Classroom Assistant |
Mrs M Reid |
Classroom Assistant |
Mr C Thornton |
Classroom Assistant |
Mr S Townsend |
Buildings and Cleaning Supervisor |
Mr P Griffith |
Assistant Buildings Supervisor |
Mrs C Magee |
Catering Manager |
Board of Governors
Education Authority Representatives
Mr R Cairns
Mr A Cameron
Mr A Hamilton
Mr R McGlaughlin
Mr J McGrath
Department of Education Representatives
Mr D Blair
Mrs T Kennedy
R McCune, MBE, Chairman
*Vacant Positions*
Parent Representatives
Dr I Erskine
Ms K Green
Miss S Truesdale
Teacher Representatives
Mrs L Campbell-Nesbitt
Head Boy & Head Girl
I am very grateful to have the opportunity of being Head Girl of Antrim Grammar School for 2024/25.
My experience at Antrim Grammar School over the past six years has been extremely rewarding and enjoyable, as I’ve been supported by strong relationships that create a supportive and nurturing atmosphere.
Teachers at AGS have dedicated their time to help me achieve not only my academic goals, but also develop character skills that I will value for life such as resilience and empathy. The countless opportunities to be involved in school life, has allowed me to build friendships with prefects and peers as well as junior pupils, making AGS a close-knit environment. With a focus of a ‘mind to be kind’ AGS has always made me feel like a valued member of a family, where people are always looking out for one another.
As Head Girl, I aspire to represent AGS by leading by example and expressing the core values of AGS in school life. I look forward to collaborating with the rest of the Senior Prefect Team as well as teachers, to continue to voice the opinions of each pupil and make a difference to school. I believe that every pupil at AGS can get involved and immersed into AGS life and I hope to encourage every pupil to make the most of their time here and have an enjoyable experience like I’ve had. As we celebrate the school’s 50th anniversary this year, I reflect on how far our school has come and I look forward to seeing what we can achieve this year.
Leticia Soglohoun
Head Girl
It is an incredible honour for me to serve as Head Boy at Antrim Grammar School for 2024/25. In AGS, a positive and comforting environment is created where students can grow both inside and outside of the classroom. Whether through education or extracurricular activities, everything we do here helps develop lifelong skills and friendships.
The teachers here at AGS not only provide you with the best education you could ask for but also put enormous effort into helping you prepare for the next steps in your future. Leadership is valued and encouraged at AGS, and this is evident in the vast number of opportunities from sports and house captains to subject mentors. The recent school rugby tour to South Africa proved to be a once in a lifetime opportunity for myself and my teammates. We got to experience a unique culture, encounter breathtaking local wildlife and play against some of the most passionate schools in the country. The memories I made, both on and off the field, will last a lifetime.
As Head boy, I am committed to being approachable, supportive, and always ready to listen. This year I look forward to working closely with everyone in the school community to ensure all voices are heard and valued. I know my role of Head Boy comes with huge responsibilities and I strive to be a role model to my peers and younger students in the school. My aim is to continue building upon the AGS legacy and to leave behind a school that is even better than when I found it.
Jack McNeilly
Head Boy