Maryvale Institute
Catholic Distance-Learning for Catechesis, Theology, Philosophy & Religious Education
Catholic Distance-Learning for Catechesis, Theology, Philosophy & Religious Education
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Linda joined the Maryvale team in March 2017 as an Administration Assistant in the Communications Office. Before this, she worked as an Exam Invigilator/Administration Assistant at three local secondary schools. She started her career in Lloyds Bank PLC where she worked in their International Operations Centre for eleven years before leaving to start a family.
Linda served as a foundation governor at St Marks Catholic Primary for nine years where she was also Treasurer of the PTA helping to organise and run fundraising events. She is an active member of her parish where she reads at mass and regularly volunteers helping with various events throughout the year.
Sean has assisted in Maryvale Library for 20 years; initially as a volunteer, now more formally as a member of staff.
Sean has a long association with Maryvale going back to when it was an orphanage. In addition he is involved in the local parish church (Our Lady Assumption), and supporting pro-life charities.
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Sr. Maris Stella is a Nigerian Nun of the Religious Order of the Daughters of Divine Love (DDL) Nigeria. She joined the institute in December 2006, at the request of her Order.
As an Examination Secretary, Sr. Maris sees to the administration of all examinations, setting up centres, and arranging for invigilation both within and outside the UK.
As an Assistant to the Academic Registrar, she helps in the running of the institute’s Registry, including the preparation of students’ ID cards and welcome packs for new students, the preparation of transcripts and diploma supplements, and the planning of the institute’s FE and HE awards Ceremonies.
Sr. Maris gained her Ordinary National Diploma (OND) in Secretarial Administration from Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Owerri, Nigeria. Both her Foundation Degree in Business Information Technology and BA in Business Studies were gained from the Open University, UK.
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Melissa has a background in pastoral care, having worked as a lay chaplain for 6 years in a Catholic sixth form college, during which time she read an MA in Pastoral Theology. She has also been trained in Ignatian spiritual accompaniment and volunteers as a prayer guide on Retreats in Daily Life in Birmingham.
Melissa joined the Maryvale team in July 2015; she enjoys getting to know students at residential weekends and finding ways to encourage and support them on their academic journey.
Elizabeth is responsible for all matters relating to Maryvale's Library.
Elizabeth is a Chartered Librarian and joined the Maryvale team in April 2018. She has a BA (Hons) in English from the University of Birmingham and an MA in Information and Library Studies from Manchester Metropolitan University. Elizabeth has over twenty-five years' professional experience in the information sector and has worked in a wide range of education settings during that time, from primary schools to universities.
