Steph calls it a day after 41 years
Principal and Chief Executive Pete Smith attended the celebration lunch held at the Hawick
Campus and gave an overview of Steph’s career spanning an amazing 41 years.
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Hide AdSteph pre-dates Borders College, having started her employment working as a Catering
lecturer at the Henderson Technical College from April 1981. In 1984 Steph attended Jordan
Hill College to undertake her TQFE qualification.
One of Steph’s many successes, whilst working as Chef School Development Manager
within BC Consultants, was the management of an EU innovative funded project. Through
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prestigious awards.
In 2010 BC Consultants staff, including Steph, merged back into Borders College, rebranded
as the Business Development Unit, and now known as DEBI. Throughout Steph’s career
within the College, she has loyally served five Principals, engaged and worked with
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over 1,000 students through various qualifications.
Katharine Mathison, Director of DEBI commented:
“Steph, we will miss you so much, the DEBI will not be the same without you. Good Luck for
the future and enjoy every minute of your retirement.
“I am sure you will all agree that Steph has more than earned her retirement and we wish
her all the very best for the new chapter in her life.
“Happy retirement Steph from your friends and colleagues at Borders College.”