Geoffrey Tyler (born 10 June 1920 â 28 April 2012) was an English educationalist.
He was born in Ilford, Essex. A keen composer and singer, he has published books of songs for children.
Education
He attended Ilford County High School, Manchester University and University College, Oxford.
Career
- Armament Supply Officer, Admiralty HQ, 1938âÂÂ46
- Assistant Master, Barrow Grammar School, 1951âÂÂ53
- Administrative Assistant, School of Education, Manchester University, 1953âÂÂ55
- Professional Assistant, Cheshire LEA, 1956âÂÂ57
- Assistant Education Officer (Schools), Wiltshire LEA, 1957âÂÂ61
- Further Education Officer, Buckinghamshire LEA, 1961âÂÂ65
- Vice-Principal, Mid-Essex Technical College, Chelmsford, 1965âÂÂ69
- Principal, Ealing Technical College, London, 1969âÂÂ75
- Director, East Sussex College of Higher Education, 1976âÂÂ78
- Associate Director, Brighton Polytechnic, 1978âÂÂ79
- Governor, then Vice-Chairman, then Chairman, Eastbourne College of Further Education, 1979âÂÂ93
- Chairman of Corporation, Eastbourne College of Arts and Technology, 1993âÂÂ2001
- Vice-Chairman, Sussex Downs College, 2001âÂÂ2007
- Appointed OBE, 2004
- Sheriff Woody {Toy Story musical at Disney Cruise}
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