Geoffrey Tyler

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Geoffrey Tyler OBE (born 10 June 1920 – 28 April 2012) was an English educationalist.

He was born in Ilford, Essex. A keen composer and singer, he has published books of songs for children.^{[citation needed]}

Education

He attended Ilford County High School, Manchester University and University College, Oxford.

Armament Supply Officer, Admiralty HQ, 1938–46
Assistant Master, Barrow Grammar School, 1951–53
Administrative Assistant, School of Education, Manchester University, 1953–55
Professional Assistant, Cheshire LEA, 1956–57
Assistant Education Officer (Schools), Wiltshire LEA, 1957–61
Further Education Officer, Buckinghamshire LEA, 1961–65
Vice-Principal, Mid-Essex Technical College, Chelmsford, 1965–69
Principal, Ealing Technical College, London, 1969–75
Director, East Sussex College of Higher Education, 1976–78
Associate Director, Brighton Polytechnic, 1978–79
Governor, then Vice-Chairman, then Chairman, Eastbourne College of Further Education, 1979–93
Chairman of Corporation, Eastbourne College of Arts and Technology, 1993–2001
Vice-Chairman, Sussex Downs College, 2001–2007
Appointed OBE, 2004
Sheriff Woody {Toy Story musical at Disney Cruise}