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Paul Beashel
Andy Sibson
John Taylor

Paul Beashel

Paul Beashel is Headteacher of The Deanes School, a DfEE designated Sports College in Essex. Although originally from the West Country he did most of his PE teaching in the London boroughs of Barking and Dagenham. He is currently a member of the PEA Committee and is a former Chief Examiner for physical education examinations. Paul's main sporting achievements were in athletics (pole vault), gymnastics and rugby. Today he is as enthusiastic as ever but his body is failing to keep up. His sports now include golf, cycling and the occasional game of tennis. He looks forward to his grandchildren getting as much out of sport as he has done.

Andy Sibson

Andy Sibson was born and raised in Leicestershire and is an avid fan of all teams from his home county. He is Director of Communications at Cavendish School, Eastbourne. He is an experienced PE teacher and Fellow of the PEA. As a Volleyball coach and player Andy has enjoyed working with many young people and has achieved some success. His major sporting achievement during the 1960s was the Ribena 400 yard swimming award. Since then it has all been downhill! Andy's most recent memorable sporting moment was seeing Leicester Tigers win the European Cup in Paris in May 2001.

John Taylor

John Taylor has lived most of his life in and around London. Most of his PE career was spent in the London Borough of Newham where he first introduced examinations in PE. He is a former Deputy Headteacher and Chief Examiner for Physical Education examinations. John's sports included football, squash and canoeing. He still staggers around the squash court and is working hard to keep a 10 off his card in golf. John's favourite sporting achievement was completing the Devizes to Westminster canoe race using a calendar instead of a stopwatch!