Colm Breathnach

Born in Dublin, Colm has lived and worked in Glasgow since 2007. Colm has worked in education throughout his career, firstly as secondary school teacher, then as HE lecturer in the University of Strathclyde and currently as FE lecturer at Glasgow Kelvin College.

Colm aims to ensure that the views and needs of the College teaching staff are represented on the Board and aims to make a positive contribution to the future development of the College. His priorities would also include maximising the democratic participation of staff and students in College planning and governance, as well as contributing to the College’s work in increasing the successful participation in education of students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

In his spare time he enjoys reading and walking and spending time with his family and daughter. Colm is a native Irish Gaelic speaker.