Meeting Members of Staff…

Posted: 22nd September 2016

Mr J Salmon, Science Department

This term we welcome Mr James Salmon to the Science Department at St Augustine’s Priory. Here he writes about his career so far…

‘I am a Biologist, having studied Natural Sciences (Botany), then Molecular Biology (Insulin) and then German (Translation). At St Augustine’s Priory I will be teaching Physics, Astronomy and coordinating the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

Originally from Bristol, I have lived in London for 40 years. My wife, Mary, is American and we spend a lot of time in Upstate New York, which is not like New York city!

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I love teaching and I am paid to do it! I am semi-retired (and really old), so I only do the teaching I like (I like St Augustine’s!).  My hobby is learning and London is great for that.  Outside Biology I have lots of interests, especially Astronomy and History.  I like travelling and outdoor pursuits, so working on the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award suits me down to the ground.

At home I spoil our cat, Sasha, read a lot and collect books; I have 10,000 books so far. (My wife is really delighted about that).’

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We wish Mr Salmon well and hope that he is very happy during his time at St Augustine’s Priory.

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