The VOICE of Sarah Eyles, Class of 1973
In this episode of 'What I Really Learnt at School,' Heather interviews Sarah Eyles, about her experiences at the King Alfred School (KAS). Sarah reflects on the transformative impact KAS had on her, sharing how the school's unique environment and ethos instilled in her confidence and a sense of equality. She recounts fond memories of diverse educational activities ranging from academics to creative arts and physical education. Sarah discusses her varied career path into the male-dominated field of IT and her passion for creative pursuits inspired by her well-rounded schooling. She highlights the supportive and progressive nature of KAS teachers and describes the school's philosophy of fairness and integrity. Sarah also shares her current projects, including managing a solar farm and engaging in community-driven sustainability initiatives, drawing a connection between her IT background and her time at KAS.
Creators and Guests
Producer
Heather Roberts
Alumni and Development Officer: Heather has been the Alumni and Development Officer at The King Alfred School since 2020. Having become disillusioned with her career in the fashion industry Heather moved to this role within Development and Alumni Relations, pulling on her transferable skills. Heather credits her ease at engaging with new people and different audiences with having lived overseas for seven years in Moscow, Russia and Bogota, Colombia. As a self-confessed nosey person who likes a good natter, the Alfredian Voices podcast has been the dream project for Heather to work on.
Guest
Sarah Eyles
With over 30 years’ experience working in IT as a Developer, Data Analyst, Business Analyst and Training Consultant, in the Banking, Airline, Retail, Telecoms and industries, and in the Public Sector, Sarah owns and runs Isles Computer Services Limited. On her smallholding in Wales, Sarah is harvesting electricity and is passionate about renewable energy and supporting rural communities, which she does by running an Energy Local co-op and organising biodiversity workshops.
Producer
Tamlyn Worrall
Development & Alumni Relations Director: As a consummate professional in the Alumni Relations and Development space, Tamlyn brings years of experience to cultivating relationships with our Old Alfredians. With a footprint in South Africa, Australia, and Japan, Tamlyn proudly calls London home, and it’s here that she’s developed her career in the education sector. At the heart of what she does, Tamlyn loves connecting with and learning about our OAs. She approaches every conversation with a sincere curiosity and warmth, finding herself fascinated by the details of every story. This podcast series was a germ of an idea in 2020 and thanks to a fabulous podcast editor we have finally been able to bring these Old Alfredian stories to a wider audience.
