Michael taught History at LRGS for many years until 2018 after a previous career in business. Amongst other roles, he led Oxbridge preparation, gifted and talented activities, and was a boarding tutor.

He was a charismatic and innovative teacher who believed that schools must help to create a better world. 

He led many fieldtrips to Northern Ireland, meeting communities on both sides of sectarian divides. He also led a remarkable fieldtrip to Israel and the West Bank in 2014. This was a catalyst for him to set up the educational charity Parallel Histories.

Hundreds of schools are involved in Parallel Histories, which provides resources to help schools to teach controversial topics. Their work includes in person and online conferences, debates and work across Europe; it has been celebrated in the House of Lords; in another strand many of our Sixth Form girls have worked with former servicewomen.

Michael will be very much missed by many.