Humanities

Christopher Ware - Head of Humanities and Teacher of Politics and Philosophy

Christopher Ware teaches politics and philosophy at Harris Westminster. After studying philosophy and theology at the University of Bristol, Christopher began his career teaching these subjects in a South London school, going on to serve as a sixth form pastoral lead at the same institution for four years. It was here where he was given the opportunity to teach politics- a chance grabbed with both hands, with his long held passion for American culture finally given space to bloom. Outside of work, Christopher is passionate about poetry, where he considers himself incredibly fortunate to have had some of his homespun elegies published, and Arsenal Football Club, who give him reason to write elegies almost every season.

Richard Ogden - 2ic and Teacher of History 

Richard Ogden teaches History at Harris Westminster. He studied Classical Archaeology & Ancient History at Oxford University where he was a Choral Scholar. Richard began his career teaching music at an independent school in Oxford before moving into government contracting, where he supported the Department for Work & Pensions and the Ministry of Justice in the delivery of national welfare programmes. Before returning to teaching, Richard worked as a consultant for a performance-improvement company run by former British Olympic and World Champion rowers. An enthusiastic sportsman if certainly no Olympian himself, Richard has had the peculiar privilege of singing for three Grammy Award-winning choirs.

Colin Whitefield - Teacher of Geography

Colin chose Durham University for his Geography degree which he describes as a ‘beautiful cathedral city and near Newcastle too’. After this he has had varied teaching positions including working as a tutor at St. Christopher School in Letchworth Garden City as well as a great year in Tanzania teaching English in a rural school near the capital Dodoma. After gaining his PGCE from Cambridge University, Colin stayed in the city to work at Hills Road Sixth Form College for 8 years (and did an MEd too). He has spent more recent years travelling and teaching English, both abroad and in the UK – with so many great countries to visit!  Four of his favourite countries that he recommends are Mexico, Iceland, Japan and Romania.

Al Grant - Vice Principal and Teacher of History and Politics

Al Grant is Vice Principal at Harris Westminster and teaches History. He studied Classics at Oxford University, and while this remains one of his enduring passions, he has mainly taught History and Philosophy. Before joining Harris Westminster he served as Head of Year, Head of History and then Assistant Headteacher at London secondary schools. His love of History encompasses Classical, Early Modern and Modern History. He holds a particular interest in China since the nineteenth century Opium Wars, what he describes as a “something of a roller coaster ride of triumphs and disasters, under the leadership of various spectacularly flawed individuals".

Lizzie Skeaping - Teacher of History and Art History

Lizzie Skeaping teaches History and History of Art at Harris Westminster. She studied History and Culture at the University of Warwick, specialising in Renaissance Italian art and modern Irish history. Before joining Harris Westminster, she taught at The National Archives, home to some of the UK's most iconic historical records, and completed a Masters in Museums and Galleries in Education. Her fascination with different lives and cultures prompted her to teach abroad in Vietnam and Spain. She enjoys sport and dreams of playing cricket for England.

Tiffany Thompson - Teacher of Economics

Tiffany Thompson teaches Economics at Harris Westminster. She studied Economics at the University of the West Indies. Before joining Harris Westminster, she taught Economics and Mathematics at various secondary and post-secondary schools in Jamaica. She also completed a Masters in Adult Education at the Mico University College. Prior to becoming an educator Tiffany worked in the banking sector. In her leisure time, she enjoys karaoke, dancing and golfing.