Huw Morgan (BSc ExeHons, PGCE)

I grew up in the South Wales valleys, where I was educated in state school and college. At the time, I had no idea that schools like Sands existed. After college, I moved to Exeter University where I studied Biological Science. My degree focussed on animals and my research project was about salt marsh ecology. Although I really enjoyed the course, I knew I didn’t want to make a career in scientific research. I decided to study PGCE secondary science at Exeter. During the teaching placements, I didn’t like the way I was forced to intimidate the pupils and not allowed to talk to them as humans. About half way through I was ready to quit, then I found out about Sands. When I visited, I was very impressed and immediately felt at home. I knew it was where I was meant to be and after a few visits, I was offered the job. I completed the course so I could accept my dream job. Now here, I hope to be here for a very long time, I never thought I’d work in a place that made me happy. I hope everyone here feels as privileged as I do.