She overcame dyslexia – now June Durrant has taken the top job at Kirklees College #dyslexia

Submitted by Judy Hanning on Thu, 2016-12-01 08:00

June Durrant is a woman who attended college where she studied Biology. It wasn’t until she was in her second year of studying teacher training at the University of Huddersfield that she was identified as someone with the condition known as dyslexic. She says that this was a turning point for her in her life but she has never looked back.

“I truly believe further education prepares people for the realities of work and the independence of mind for further, higher level study. I really want to use my time as acting principal to build on the great work Peter McCann did to put the college at the heart of the community.”
~ June Durrant

An educator with dyslexia shows that anything is possible.

She has worked in further education for many years and she even stated that she believes further education prepares people for work and its realities just like it can work to further the independence of the mind. It’s clear that she didn’t let her condition of dyslexia hold her back but instead she has stepped up to the top job at the Kirklees College. This proves that anything you put your mind to can be accomplished regardless of the obstacles you face.

Key Takeaways:

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June Durrant was diagnosed with dyslexia during her second year at the University of Huddersfield.
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She graduated and has worked in higher education for thirty years.
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Durrant has been appointed acting principle at Kirklees College.
Read the full article here:
http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/overcame-dyslexia-now-june-durrant-11882295