Meet the Sixth Form Team
Anna Fenwick- Head of 6th Form
Subject Specialty: Ceramics
I completed my BA Hons Degree in Contemporary Decorative Crafts in 2004, at the University of Lincoln. After completing my teacher training in 2005, I went travelling with a friend, organising a one-way ticket around the world stopping in India, Thailand, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand and America. I started working at Astor in September 2007 and am so lucky to be teaching Ceramics, which is my passion. I love crafting in my own time and having adventures with my family.
Stuart Davies - Deputy Head of 6th Form
Subject Specialty: History
I’m a former Astor College pupil who left in 2002. I completed a joint honours degree in History and Politics at the University of Kent and returned to Astor as a teacher in 2005. I’m a passionate Historian who has visited many historical places of importance including Auschwitz. I’m also a keen sportsman who has completed the London Triathlon, London Serpentine Swim and my life long dream the London Marathon.
Victoria Chamberlain
Subject Specialty: Dance
I completed my BA Honours Degree in Education at Christchurch University and started working at Astor College in 2003. I am passionate about all aspects of the Performing Arts and am fortunate enough to have travelled the world as a result. I enjoy trips to the Theatre and spending time with my family and friends.
Sally Messenger
Subject speciality: Psychology
I love to travel and am extremely passionate about mental health and raising awareness of it. I lived in Sri Lanka for four months and completed a graduate mental health programme where I led therapy sessions at the National Institute of Mental Health. Whilst in Sri Lanka I also taught English to disadvantaged children and young adults in temples, children’s homes and a cotton factory. It was this experience that inspired me to become a teacher.
Cameron Mackintosh
Subject speciality: Chemistry
I've lived in Dover all my life with the exception of a few years while I studied in Lincoln completing an integrated master's degree in chemistry. Once graduating, I worked in pharmaceutical development before returning to Dover and training to teach. I joined Astor in 2024 as a science teacher with Chemistry as my specialty. Outside of education, I am a keen competitive rower, having won championships and regattas for Dover Rowing Club
Samantha Linstrem - Guidance and Support Officer Post 16
I am driven by supporting people. Throughout my working life I have been able to do so, in many guises . I have travelled the world , backpacking and holidaying since I was 16 and I am fascinated with the many diversities and cultural differences in the world. My curiosities led to working with teenagers and their parents over 15 years ago when I joined Astor.
I am passionate about guiding teenagers through their many transitions. Working within the 6th year team and supporting these young adults into their adult life is a joyful, rewarding role. As a qualified Coach in Positive Psychology I get to aid students daily in navigating their decisions and actions and ultimately lead them on to flourish in their onward journeys.
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