Who Are We?
Please click on each thumbnail for more details about our contributors Paul Caddick |
 Anne Craig |
 Christie Len |
 David Poole |
 Dr. Lisa Dorn |
 Dr. Will Murray |
 Edmund King |
 Ian Edwards |
 Jackie Violet |
 Bill Lavendar |
 Lynne Barrie |
 Mac McDade |
 Mark Cornford |
 Mark Smith |
 Mystery Blogger |
 John Farlam |
 Roger Ison |
 Rosemary Thew |
 Simon Clarke |
 Stuart Walker |
 Susan McCormack |
 Barry Kenward |
Anne Craig
Anne studied Communications, specialising in written communication. She spent 3 years working on the editorial team of DIA Driving Magazine before joining adiNEWS in 2002. As well as contributing regular articles and editorial support, she also administers subscriptions.
Bill Lavendar
Bill Lavender BA (Hons) is an Independent Road Safety Consultant covering all aspects of Driver CPC, ADI CPD and driver training across all vehicle categories.
www.driving.co.uk
Christie Len
Currently studying for a Post Grad in Marketing, Christie has worked principally as an artworker in the Insurance and Driving Instructor industries for over three years before joining the adiNEWS team as Production and Advertising Manager.
David Poole
David Poole from www.marketing4drivingschools.com is a business consultant for ADIs. Each month he will answer a topical business question that can help your business grow and develop.
Dr. Lisa Dorn
Dr Lisa Dorn graduated with a BSc in Human Psychology and was awarded a PhD in Individual and Group Difference in Driving Behaviour from Aston University in 1992. She was appointed Director of the Driving Research Group at Cranfield University and is a Reader in Driver Behaviour and Training. Lisa is an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society, a member of the Association of Applied Psychologists and has authored and co-authored many academic publications. She is also Research Director for a2om.
Dr. Will Murray
Dr. Will Murray is Research Director for Interactive Driving Systems specialising in researching, developing and implementing work-related road safety solutions for clients around the world. More details about this work can be seen at www.virtualriskmanager.net
Edmund King
Edmund King is President of the AA and is often seen and heard in the media championing the interests of responsible motorists. He has also worked in PR, journalism, the Civil Service and various campaigning and communication roles.
Ian Edwards
Ian Edwards has worked in the field of driver education since 1988, initially as a driving instructor before moving into local government road safety. Ian holds an MSc in Social Research and Evaluation, and a Diploma in Traffic Accident and Safety Management. Ian is the Director of eDriving Solutions.
Jackie Violet
Jackie Violet became an ADI in 1983 and has worked for a national school as well as owning her own. She later specialised in disabled tuition. Jackie started writing for Driving School News now known as adiNEWS, in 1992 and has been elected into the Southern Group of Motoring Writers based on her achievements as a motoring journalist.
Jane Clarke
Jane Clarke is a qualified Grade 6 Instructor, Class 1 Police Driver and DSA Ex-Examiner for both L-test and ADI candidates. She has passed the RoSPA test (Gold Standard), DIAmond advanced test, Cardington special test, BTEC Level 3 in Teaching Advanced Driving and NVQ A1 Assessors Award.
Lynne Barry
LLynne is Chairman of the ADINJC, holds a masters’ degree in driver training and is the author of several books for ADIs. Learn more about her at www.lynnebarrie.co.uk.
Mac McDade
Mac McDade is a former ADI with over 20 years experience in the training industry. He is an advocate for road safety, has passed the Cardington Special Driving Test and is a Director of Ideas4ADIs Ltd.
Mark Cornford
Mark became an ADI in 1991, but soon after starting work as a franchised ADI, he was recruited into ADI Training and has been involved in this sector up to the present time. He also spent 4 years with the DSA as an examiner, but is now a Training Field Manager with RED Instructor Training.
Mark Smith
Mark Smith has worked for over 30 years in the retail and service industries, and for the past 10 years within the driver training sector with one of the country's leading driving schools. He now runs his own business ADIsupport
Mystery Blogger
For ongoing blogs, visit www.diaryofanadi.co.uk
Paul Caddick
Paul has worked as a freelance writer, researcher and journalist since graduating with a degree in Politics, Religion and Philosophy in 1992. Prior to joining adiNEWS in 2002, he worked principally for the Directory of Social Change in the voluntary sector, and as a broadcaster and producer for BBC1, Radio4, Five Live, The World Service and local radio.
Roger Ison
Roger Ison is Group Operations Director at Acclaim Driving School. Originating from a retail management background where he was an Area Manager, he spent twenty years at BSM, leaving in 2009, by which time he was the Recruitment and Retention Director. Roger is currently leading the Acclaim national expansion programme.
Rosemary Thew
Rosemary Thew, Chief Executive of Driving Standards Agency
Simon Clarke
Simon Clarke is a Chartered Accountant and Head of FBTC specialising in tax and accountancy services to driving instructors.
Stuart Walker
Stuart Walker is Instructor Training Development Manager for RED. Having qualified in 1990, he ran his own business for ten years before joining The Instructor College as an ADI trainer and eventually became Head of Instructor Training. He is both ORDIT and Fleet registered, and represents RED on the DSA MDT Steering Committee and Working Group, the ADI NJC council and is an Industry Board Member for GoSkills.
Susan McCormack
Sue McCormack is a consultant in the driver training industry, which she has been a part of for nearly 25 years, teaching learner drivers, trainee driving instructors and fleet drivers, as well as writing courses and training materials. She has just completed an MSc in Driver Behaviour and Education.
John Farlam
John Farlam is part of the Tri-Coaching Partnership (with Sue McCormack and Graham Hooper) delivering the BTEC Professional Award in Coaching for Driver Development. See www.tri-coachingpartnership.co.uk/ John also operates the UK's longest established instructors support website at www.smartdriving.co.uk in addition to his learners site at www.driveractive.com.
Barry Kenward
Barry Kenward is a working ADI, Fleet trained Driver Educationalist and a retired Class I Traffic Officer. He holds a BA (Hons) Degree in Driver Education and is currently waiting for the results of his Masters Degree in Driver Education.
