Our School Coordinators
Empowering Youth: DYW Tay Cities
Each school within the Tay Cities region; Angus, Dundee, Perth, and Kinross, is assigned a dedicated school coordinator who plays a crucial role in connecting schools with local employers to help students transition smoothly into the workforce.
School coordinators collaborate with teachers and employers to organise and facilitate career-related events and skills workshops, ensuring that students gain practical experience and insights into various industries.
Lisa Laidlaw
Regional Lead
Lisa joined the DYW Tay Cities team as Regional Lead in May 2022. She manages both a core team and a team of school coordinators, in addition to creating the strategic plan and managing the budget for the year.
Upon leaving school, Lisa joined the army as a clerk with the WRAC. She has had a long career in employability and volunteering within various organisations, including the English government.
Lisa loves inspiring young people as they transition out of school. She is passionate about helping them reach their goals and firmly believes that DYW is instrumental in this process.
Vicky Cosgrove
Employer Liaison Officer – Angus
Vicky joined the DYW Tay Cities team as an Employer Liaison Officer in June 2024. She leads a team of school-based coordinators in Angus, fostering partnerships between employers and schools, enhancing youth opportunities through employer engagement, curriculum development, and career skills.
Vicky has a background in Adult Employability at Dundee City Council, as a case manager and financial capability specialist.
After 13 years of working primarily with adults, Vicky is enjoying helping young people discover their post-school aspirations and reach their potential by providing various educational and work opportunities.
Morgan McLeod
Employer Liaison Officer – Perth & Kinross
Morgan joined the DYW Tay Cities team in May 2022 as an Employer Liaison Officer for Perth & Kinross. She leads a team of school-based coordinators in Angus, fostering partnerships between employers and schools, enhancing youth opportunities through employer engagement, curriculum development, and career skills.
Before becoming an Employer Liaison Officer, Morgan was a DYW School Coordinator at Kinross High School while also undertaking an MA in Digital Marketing & Communications. Morgan holds a BA(HONS) in International Hospitality Management with Festival & Events Management from Edinburgh Napier University.
Morgan loves meeting with employers to understand their recruitment challenges and help them inspire young people by creating fun and engaging work inspiration activities and events.
Sharlene Tait
Website & Social Media Co Ordinator
Sharlene joined the DYW Tay Cities team as Website and Social Media Coordinator in June 2024. She is responsible for managing the DYW Tay Cities website, overseeing its social media presence, and driving email marketing campaigns.
Sharlene’s marketing career spans over nine years, her experience has equipped her with a strong understanding of digital marketing strategies, which she now applies to amplify the impactful work being done at DYW Tay Cities.
Sharlene is passionate about sharing the successes and positive impact that DYW Tay Cities is making with a wider audience.
Lucy Jobson
Business Administrator Graduate Apprentice
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Lisa Laidlaw
Regional Lead
Lisa joined the DYW Tay Cities team as Regional Lead in May 2022. She manages both a core team and a team of school coordinators, in addition to creating the strategic plan and managing the budget for the year.
Upon leaving school, Lisa joined the army as a clerk with the WRAC. She has had a long career in employability and volunteering within various organisations, including the English government.
Lisa loves inspiring young people as they transition out of school. She is passionate about helping them reach their goals and firmly believes that DYW is instrumental in this process.
Vicky Cosgrove
Employer Liaison Officer – Angus
Vicky joined the DYW Tay Cities team as an Employer Liaison Officer in June 2024. She leads a team of school-based coordinators in Angus, fostering partnerships between employers and schools, enhancing youth opportunities through employer engagement, curriculum development, and career skills.
Vicky has a background in Adult Employability at Dundee City Council, as a case manager and financial capability specialist.
After 13 years of working primarily with adults, Vicky is enjoying helping young people discover their post-school aspirations and reach their potential by providing various educational and work opportunities.
Morgan McLeod
Employer Liaison Officer – Perth & Kinross
Morgan joined the DYW Tay Cities team in May 2022 as an Employer Liaison Officer for Perth & Kinross. She leads a team of school-based coordinators in Angus, fostering partnerships between employers and schools, enhancing youth opportunities through employer engagement, curriculum development, and career skills.
Before becoming an Employer Liaison Officer, Morgan was a DYW School Coordinator at Kinross High School while also undertaking an MA in Digital Marketing & Communications. Morgan holds a BA(HONS) in International Hospitality Management with Festival & Events Management from Edinburgh Napier University.
Morgan loves meeting with employers to understand their recruitment challenges and help them inspire young people by creating fun and engaging work inspiration activities and events.
Sharlene Tait
Website & Social Media Co Ordinator
Sharlene joined the DYW Tay Cities team as Website and Social Media Coordinator in June 2024. She is responsible for managing the DYW Tay Cities website, overseeing its social media presence, and driving email marketing campaigns.
Sharlene’s marketing career spans over nine years, her experience has equipped her with a strong understanding of digital marketing strategies, which she now applies to amplify the impactful work being done at DYW Tay Cities.
Sharlene is passionate about sharing the successes and positive impact that DYW Tay Cities is making with a wider audience.
Lucy Jobson
Business Administrator Graduate Apprentice
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Natalia Grestza
Business Administrator Modern Apprentice
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Dundee Area School Coordinators
| Name | Schools | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karyn Stitchell | Grove Academy | kayrnstitchell@dywtaycities.co.uk | 07484478449 |
| Orlaith Maxwell | St John’s RC High School & St Paul’s RC Academy | orlaithmaxwell@dywtaycities.co.uk | 07484478445 |
| Kacey Dunsmore | Baldragon Academy & Morgan Academy | kaceydunsmore@dywtaycities.co.uk | 07484479448 |
| Keren Laing | Braeview Academy & Craigie High School | kerenlaing@dywtaycities.co.uk | 07484478444 |
| Caron Yeaman | Kingspark School | cyeaman550@dundeeschools.scot | – |
| Sarah Clark | Rockwell School | sclark527@dundeeschools.scot | – |
Perthshire School Coordinators
| Name | Schools | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alasdair Mackay | The Community School of Auchterarder & Crieff High School | AlasdairMackay@dywtaycities.co.uk | 07734558208 |
| Chelsai Syme | Kinross High School | chelsaisyme@dywtaycities.co.uk | 07484478454 |
| Lorna McDougall | Fairview School | Lmcdougall@pkc.gov.uk | N/A |
| Stuart Letford | Bertha Park & Perth Academy | SLetford@pkc.gov.uk | N/A |
| Melissa Lawrence | Blairgowrie High School | MLawrence@pkc.gov.uk | N/A |
| Belinda Beecroft | Breadalbane Academy & Pitlochry High School | BBeecroft@pkc.gov.uk | N/A |
| Jade Montgomery | Perth Grammar & St John’s Academy | jmontgomery@pkc.gov.uk | N/A |
| Elaine Blair | Perth High School | elaineblair@pkc.gov.uk | N/A |
Angus School Coordinators
| Name | Schools | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Smith | Carnoustie High School & Arbroath High School | rebeccasmith@dywtaycities.co.uk | 07484478447 |
| Fatima Ramzan | Forfar Academy & Webster’s High School | fatimaramzan@dywtaycities.co.uk | 07484478452 |
| David Grant | Brechin High School & Montrose Academy | davidgrant@dywtaycities.co.uk | 07484478453 |
| Andrew McCartney | Arbroath Academy | a.mcartney@angusschools.org.uk | N/A |
| Abigail Perkins | Monifieth High School | Abigailperkins@dywtaycities.co.uk | N/A |
| Rozie Arnott | Panbride | r.arnott@angusschools.org.uk | N/A |
DYW Board Members
