Geoffrey Tyler (born 10 June 1920 – 28 April 2012) was an English educationalist. He was born in Ilford, Essex. A keen composer and singer, he has published books of songs for children.

Education

He attended Ilford County High School, Manchester University and University College, Oxford.

Career

* Armament Supply Officer, Admiralty HQ, 1938–46 * Assistant Master, Barrow Grammar School, 1951–53 * Administrative Assistant, School of Education, Manchester University, 1953–55 * Professional Assistant,

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LEA, 1956–57 * Assistant Education Officer (Schools), Wiltshire LEA, 1957–61 * Further Education Officer,

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LEA, 1961–65 * Vice-Principal, Mid-Essex Technical College, Chelmsford, 1965–69 * Principal,

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Technical College, London, 1969–75 * Director, East Sussex College of Higher Education, 1976–78 * Associate Director,

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, 1978–79 * Governor, then Vice-Chairman, then Chairman, Eastbourne College of Further Education, 1979–93 * Chairman of Corporation, Eastbourne College of Arts and Technology, 1993–2001 * Vice-Chairman,

Sussex Downs College East Sussex College or East Sussex College Group is the largest higher education college in East Sussex, providing education and training from foundation to degree level. The college educates almost half of the county's young people and ove ...

, 2001–2007 * Appointed OBE, 2004

References

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, 2006 1920 births 2012 deaths People from Ilford People educated at Ilford County High School Alumni of the University of Manchester Alumni of University College, Oxford Schoolteachers from Essex Officers of the Order of the British Empire People associated with the University of Brighton {{edu-bio-stub