Diana Bird

Diana Bird currently serves as the Principal and CEO of Shipley College, where a diverse range of roles has been held since 2010, including Vice Principal and Head of Sector for Essential Skills. Notable projects include the Mother's Tongue initiative, which garnered a third-place recognition at the BJM Awards in 2015. Prior to this, Diana held the position of Centre Manager for PGCE and Cert Ed at Bradford College and has held various directorial roles at Esolo Education and Training Ltd, Leeds University, and Swarthmore Education Centre. Educational qualifications include ongoing doctoral studies in Education and Health at the University of Huddersfield and a Master's degree in Cultural Studies from the same institution. Diana's extensive background combines leadership in educational settings with a focus on essential skills and language teaching.