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Meet the team
Course Tutor
Laura Woodhead
Laura has been a student in the School of Philosophy and Economic Science for 33 years and has been a tutor since 1996.
After retiring from teaching and Educational Psychology, Laura introduced a programme entitled ‘Thinking Through Philosophy’ to local schools in Nottinghamshire and in South Africa.
Children from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities were introduced to philosophical themes and subjects relevant to their everyday lives which helped them to explore what was important to them. They were encouraged to express their thoughts and findings in the light of their experience resulting in greater understanding and confidence in themselves in the process.
Laura finds her work in the School to be extremely fulfilling and now concentrates on tutoring adults locally in Nottingham and online.
Course Tutor
David Woodhead
David joined the School of Philosophy and Economic Science school in 1990 and has tutored since 1994. He lives in Nottingham with his wife Laura, who is also a tutor on the course.
David qualified as a Chartered Building Surveyor in 1979 and has been actively involved in the construction industry all his working life.
Philosophy is a way of life and David has embraced this fully as well as having a keen interest in Plato, Ficino, Sanskrit and Economics. These are among the wealth of subjects which are offered as part of the school curriculum.
David learned mantra meditation shortly after joining the school and sees the practice of meditation as foundational to the study of philosophy.
Service is the third of four pillars of the school, the other three being part of a group, meditation and retreats. David provides his time and contribution to the school on a voluntary basis. Service is the magic ingredient that makes life satisfying and fulfilling.
5/5
I love it... it connects me to what is important...
Helped me gain a deeper understanding...
There is real value in what you get from the group.
When you are in a dark place it helps you come to the light.
I came for different reasons but found something more important.
Simply good company... they bring the best out of me.
Course Tutor
Michael Snow
Michael was introduced to the School of Philosophy in 1984 by his wife, Lyn. Both are committed to practising Practical Philosophy every day. Michael has been tutoring for some 30 years in the Cambridge branch of the School of Philosophy.
He was introduced to mantra meditation in 1968 and has involved himself in spirituality and mindfulness in some shape or form or another all his adult life.
Now retired from his professional life as a chartered surveyor, Michael devotes his time whenever required on a voluntary basis to the School as well as offering talks and running workshop days. His book “Mindful Philosophy” is now available.
For further information on this or Michaels background, go to his website: www.authormichaelsnow.com.
Estate Stewards and your hosts
(taking care of you during your stay)
Mark & Ann Dutton
Ann and Mark came as a partnership to manage Nanpantan Hall following successful careers: Ann as a property development director and Mark as a fire engineering consultant.
Ann has been a member of the School of PHILOSOPHY for 40 years and currently tutors practical philosophy. Her expertise in property management helps in ensuring Nanpantan Hall retains its special character as a place for meditation and self-discovery.
Mark has been a member of the School of Philosophy for 16 years and his role as Estate Steward allows him to exercise his passion for the natural environment. He says that he feels privileged to have the responsibility to take care of Nanpantan Hall’s special landscape and to help people enjoy and understand its important ecology.