Administrative staff
Hanna Ciszuk-Hagerman, Academic Manager
Hanna is the Academic Manager at SPTC with responsibility for SPTC ordinands and independent students. She is also involved in running events, assisting with St Mellitus residential weekends as well as managing the day to day running of the SPTC office. Hanna works Monday to Friday from 9.30-5.30.
Philippa Bird, Academic Administrator
Philippa is based at NTMTC’s Shadwell office, but is responsible for academic administration across the whole of St Mellitus College. Students encounter her most frequently in relation to the submission and return of assignments! She is available between 10am and 3pm Monday-Thursday.
Jo Streat
Jo Streat has just joined the staff to help run the Saturday School of Theology. Jo initially trained as a Primary School teacher and has been teaching for the last 8 years. She also worked for a time for a New Frontiers church in Bermondsey, coordinating the School’s work.
Brittany Betts, PA to the Dean of St Mellitus College
Brittany is Graham Tomlin's PA. She manages Graham's diary and deals with enquiries and correspondence that relate to St Mellitus College as a whole. Brittany is in the office from 9:30 - 5:30 Monday - Friday.
Stephanie Sparkes, PA to Director of SPTC
Stephanie is Andrew Emerton's PA. She deals with any enquiries related to Andrew and helps to organise the annual timetable amongst other projects. She is available Monday - Friday between 9.30 and 5.30 and is based at the SPTC Office.
Helen Shiels, PA to Director of NTMTC & Office Manager at NTMTC
In addition to her role as PA to David Hilborn, Director of NTMTC and Assistant Dean of SMC, Helen is also responsible for the running of the NTMTC offices in Shadwell. Her role of PA involves all aspects of administrative support to David and the team. She is responsible for the up keep of student records and acting as liaison in the office when required. She works a five day week, 9:00 to 5:00. She enjoys football and motor racing (watching only) as well as reading and crosswords.
The Bishop of London Richard Chartres
“At a time when fragmentation and partisanship can appear to threaten the credibility and effectiveness of our ministry, St Mellitus represents a bold step of faith and trust. We believe that as we pursue the harder path of unity in diversity, the College will prove to be an instrument of the Spirit in equipping the whole people of God to proclaim the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
The Bishop of Chelmsford John Gladwin
“The establishment of St Mellitus College is an exciting development for Chelmsford Diocese. It offers us new opportunities to develop theological and ministerial education to assist us in the mission of the Gospel in our time.”
The Dean Revd Dr Graham Tomlin
“St Mellitus College is a very exciting place to work. It brings together students from across the spectrum of the church to learn about and prepare for mission in the contemporary world, in a way that tries to be open to the Spirit of God and learning from each other. We have a fantastic group of students, a great staff team and it is a privilege to be part of it.”
Regius Professor of Divinity at Cambridge University, David Ford
"One of the most important experiments to have happened in British theology and church theological education for a long time. The way it is bringing together academy and church, including church at the grass roots - that collaboration is just full of potential for the future and I feel everyone should watch this space. What it can do is something that really no other theological institution in the country can achieve at the moment."