Former student becomes principal of UCM

Fri, 07 Jan 2022

Jesamine Kelly has taken the reins as University College Isle of Man’s (UCM) new principal.

After completing her studies at Castle Rushen High School, Jesamine began her relationship with UCM back in 1991, where she studied an Art and Design Foundation course.

Jesamine added an Illustration degree, Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), Master of Arts (MA) degree in Sequential design, Master in Education (Med) in Professional Practice in Higher Education, and a Level 5 Leadership and Management Diploma to her list of qualifications.

The former graphic designer started her career in education as a lecturer in 2008 and progressed to hold a number of key management and director roles at Southport College., including assistant principal.

Miss Kelly said: “Having studied at UCM myself, I understand how valuable a local education is and the doors it can open for our talented young people.”

“Things have of course changed a lot since my time at the Isle of Man College, before it changed to UCM, but the passion of the lecturers, fun and energy remains the same. My studies at UCM gave me a real love of education, both learning and developing my own skills but also helping others to grow and succeed.”

“UCM has a brilliant range of courses that the team is always looking to develop to meet the needs of our students and the local employment market. I have some exciting plans for the future of UCM which I will be announcing in the near future.”

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