Tom Lloyd, a lecturer in Sociology from Dudley College of Technology, an FE College in the West Midlands, has been recognised in the University of Cambridge’s Inspiring Educator of the Year Awards. Tom was nominated by Foundation Year student Elijah Denning. Tom kindled Elijah's passion for the subject and supported him in his application for our programme. As Elijah comments:
“Tom’s academic and pastoral support transcended anything I could have expected. Recognising my journey from alternative provision, he made it his mission to create a place where I could thrive. Tom fostered an environment where my background wasn’t a barrier but a source of strength. He didn’t just teach; he engaged me in meaningful discussions that empowered me to see Sociology not as an exam subject but as a tool to understand my own experiences. Tom’s unshakeable belief in my potential, especially his insistence that I could achieve an A*, reshaped my academic path and inspired a confidence I’d never felt before.”
Read more about how Tom Lloyd supported Elijah from the University of Cambridge here
Find out more about the University of Cambridge Inspiring Educator Awards here