ANGELA IHEAGWARAM
Afty Manager
Angela has worked in the childcare sector for 15 years and joined the Afty in 2016.
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Her childcare qualifications include an NQ in Social Care (2003), HNC Social Science (2004), SVQ level 2 in Children’s Care Learning and Development (2011) and an SVQ in Playwork SCQF Level 7.
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In June 2022 she was awarded a BA degree in
Childhood Practice at Strathclyde University.
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Angela also volunteers at the Queen Elizabeth Children’s Hospital within the Hospital Education Department.
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She loves to cook and is constantly trying out new recipes on her two boys.
Her favourite colour is yellow.
DEBBIE REID
Playworker
Debbie has worked in childcare and education
for over ten years and has been
involved with the Afty in all that time.
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She is a Pupil Support Assistant in
Notre Dame Primary School
and her knowledge and experience is invaluable.
Debbie is currently working towards an SVQ in Playwork.
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Debbie loves dancing and has been
taking tango evening classes.
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Her favourite colour is blue.
EMMA CLARK
Playworker
Emma is a qualified interior designer who loves
to share her creativity and artistic flair
with the children at the Afty.
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She runs regular workshops in sketching
and model making with the children and is
currenty working towards an
SVQ in Playwork.
Emma loves swimming in the sea.
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Her favourite colour is purple.
MAISIE ARCHER-DYTCH
Playworker
Maisie is studying sport science and physiology
at the University of Glasgow.
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In her spare time she loves rowing, cycling, reading books and walking her two lovely dogs - a border collie called Ziggy (believe it or not, he is scared of sheep)
and an English springer spaniel named Boo.
Before moving to Glasgow Maisie worked as a
teaching assistant in her local primary school during her gap year. She particularly loved getting involved in class field games and she regularly organises fun team games at the Afty which the children love.
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Maisie dreams of going bike packing to the north of
Norway to see the northern lights, and spending a
summer travelling around Europe.
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Maisie loves her dad’s homemade curry and naan breads which she hopes he’ll teach her to make one day.
Her favourite colour is blue.
JACQUELINE CASSIDY
Playworker
Jacqueline is a qualified counsellor and yoga teacher.
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She loves the outdoors where she enjoys
walking her dogs as well as the
odd spot of water colour painting.
Her calm and thoughtful approach along with her love of art and nature are a fantastic combination when working with the children at the Afty.
Jacqueline does regular yoga sessions the children - themed around building confidence, improving concentration and promoting strong healthy bodies.
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Jacqueline's daughter also attends Notre Dame Primary School.
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Her favourite colour is blue.
EMILY MORICONI
Playworker
Emily is studying English, Drama, Music, French and Italian
for her Higher’s this year.
Emily is a former pupil of Notre Dame Primary School and also attended the Afty, so she's loving being back with us as a Playworker - and is using her inside knowledge and experience to ensure the children have plenty of fun activites to keep them busy.
Emily really enjoys acting and would love to become an actor in the future. She is also bilingual and speaks fluent
English and Italian.
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Her favourite colour is red.
LUCY MCBRIDE
Playworker
Lucy is studying Art, PE and Spanish
for her Higher’s this year and is also studying for a
Foundation Apprenticeship in
Social Services: Children and Young People
at college.
We're delighted to say that Lucy is another former pupil of Notre Dame Primary School. She loved her school experience so much that she's hoping to become a primary school teacher herself - and we think she'll be great!
In her spare time Lucy enjoys art and dancing.
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Her favourite colour is yellow.
KATIE BROOME
Playworker
Katie is currently studying economic and social history alongside geography at the University of Glasgow.
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In the past she has also spent time volunteering at her local primary school by supporting reading activites for children with dyslexia, as well as working in a babysitting agency.
Outside of university, Katie enjoys rowing, running,
and cycling as well as spending time
with friends and watching movies.
She also loves cats and dogs and would be
delighted to see pictures of everyone's pets.
In the future, Katie would love to travel around New Zealand and hike in the Norwegian fjords.
Her favourite colour is green.
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ALIYA WAHID
Playworker
Aliya is currently studying Primary Teaching at Glasgow University although she has already gained her
Forest Kindergarten Certificate and an
HNC in Childhood Practice.
It was while volunteering in her local primary school that Aliya recognised her desire to work alongside children - and we're delighted that she's working with us here at the Afty.
Aliya is also bilingual and speaks fluent English and Punjabi.
In her spare time Aliya enjoys travelling, long drives, watching sunsets, listening to music, doing her makeup and spending time with family and friends.
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Her favourite colour is yellow.
ZOE MILANI
Playworker
Zoe is currently studying Sociology at the University of Glasgow, before doing her PGDE in Primary Teaching.
She has already gained her Children and Young People (Social Services) Foundation Apprenticeship
as well as working as a
Support Worker for Children and Young People with Additional Support Needs (ASN) for 3 years.
In her spare time Zoe loves to spend time in nature whether that’s going for walks, camping or swimming with her friends and family,
and she loves a cosy movie night with lots of snacks.
Her favourite colour is blue.
FRAN CHORLEY
Playworker
Fran is in her final year of studying English Literature at the University of Glasgow.
This Summer, she worked as a counsellor at a
sleep-away camp in Maine, teaching the children pottery, and taking them swimming and kayaking in the lake.
She has also worked as a mentor with IntoUniversity, an organisation working to guide primary-aged children towards higher education.
As she is from London originally, she loves exploring Scotland, and spends as much time as she can outside.
She’s also a keen baker, and is looking forwards to lots of culinary activities with AFTY.
She is the proud owner of a cat named Cilla.
Her favourite colour is purple.
MANEESA AHMED
Playworker
Maneesa is currently studying International travel and tourism with digital marketing.
In the past Maneesa studied
Child, health and social care NC level 6.
Maneesa also volunteers for various charity organisations, where she takes the lead and organises events for children and families
e.g. pantomimes, family fun days and bake sales.
Outside of studying Maneesa likes to travel, go on drives, spend time with her younger cousins and socialise with friends.
Her favourite colour is purple.
RACHIDA ALAOUI
Playworker
Rachida has a PDA in Education Support Assistance and an HNC in Early Years and Childcare.
Before joining the Afty she worked in nurseries and in a primary school.
When she’s not working at the Afty she’s helping to run a family restaurant and loves to prepare healthy and delicious snacks for the children.
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Rachida loves maths challenges.
Her favourite colour is orange.
