Meet the teachers who inspire and encourage

For the third year in a row, the University of Cambridge has awarded prizes to teachers who’ve put in extra effort to help their students secure a place to study on a degree course. Five teachers were nominated by their former students who wanted to see them recognised for helping to steer them on the path to higher education. Each student spoke about their dedication and their desire to see and develop their potential.

Nicola Craig teaches at the St John Ogilvie High School in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. She was nominated for the Reaching Cambridge award by Francesca Marrocco who’s now studying Law at Peterhouse. She described Mrs Craig as a role model who helped her settle on her university subject choice.

Nicola says: “Francesca's hard work and determination has led to her tremendous academic achievement and I am so proud of her. I am honoured that she feels I played a part in her journey to Cambridge. She has always had a genuine desire to learn, but more importantly to put that learning to a useful purpose. I am inspired by the knowledge that Francesca will use her success to benefit others.”