Geoffrey Tyler

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Geoffrey Tyler OBE (born 10 June 1920 – 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.[citation needed]

Education[edit]

He attended Ilford County High School, Manchester University and University College, Oxford.

Career[edit]

  • Armament Supply Officer, Admiralty HQ, 1938–46
  • Assistant Master, Barrow Grammar School, 1951–53
  • Administrative Assistant, School of Education, Manchester University, 1953–55
  • Professional Assistant, Cheshire LEA, 1956–57
  • Assistant Education Officer (Schools), Wiltshire LEA, 1957–61
  • Further Education Officer, Buckinghamshire LEA, 1961–65
  • Vice-Principal, Mid-Essex Technical College, Chelmsford, 1965–69
  • Principal, Ealing Technical College, London, 1969–75
  • Director, East Sussex College of Higher Education, 1976–78
  • Associate Director, Brighton Polytechnic, 1978–79
  • Governor, then Vice-Chairman, then Chairman, Eastbourne College of Further Education, 1979–93
  • Chairman of Corporation, Eastbourne College of Arts and Technology, 1993–2001
  • Vice-Chairman, Sussex Downs College, 2001–2007
  • Appointed OBE, 2004
  • Sheriff Woody {Toy Story musical at Disney Cruise}

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