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ABOUT US

Founded as a charitable organisation in 2007, the primary objective of SIEVEMK is to address the problem of educational underachievement among young people, including those of black and minority ethnic descent, in the Buckinghamshire locale. SIEVEMK develops accessible and cost-effective programmes and provides opportunities for young people to help them acquire the employability skills and/or qualifications required for further and higher education and career advancement.

SMK is governed by a 4-member Board of Trustees, 2 of whom were beneficiaries of our programmes who went on to achieve A-Levels and degrees at university, and a management team comprising of the CEO, Head of Pastoral Care, Business Development Officer, Exams Officer and the Admin and Finance Team. We also have ten tutors and between six and ten volunteers across each year to support us with the programmes we offer. The team members share a passion for the work we do in supporting children, young people, and families, and have a wide range of experiences and skills to contribute to our organisation.  

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Our Team

Tony Oyakhire 

Tony is passionate about supporting the BAME community and originally founded SMK in 2007 to tackle the issue of the academic underachievement of black and ethnic minority students. Since then, Tony has established SMK as the gold standard Learning Centre in the heart of Milton Keynes, providing affordable and funded tuition, mentoring and coaching, bursary for under privilege young people, training information advice and guidance for all learners.  

Cathyrn Billing

Having worked as a school teacher for 4 years, Cathryn joined SMK in 2018 as a Maths, English and 11 plus tutor for Key Stage 2 students. In 2021, she took on the additional role of Admin Assistant. Cathryn is currently teaching her dog agility, so look out for them at Crufts in the future! 

Ijeoma Ugwu

Ijeoma joined SMK in July 2025 and is the main contact for business development and new ventures. Having worked in a similar role for over 5 years, she brings a fresh perspectivee, energy and professionalism to the role.Ijeoma  is also responsible for the pastoral support of all of our scholars. 

Eleanor Kuwornoo

A committed teacher with over 8 years of experience in the education sector as a pre-school administrator and mathematics teacher for secondary school pupils.  I am passionate about working with children and adults with particular interest in special needs education.  Perseverance and inclusivity are the values that guide my professional and personal life and I strive to impart these values in a family-orientated classroom.

Stuart Burke

A committed teacher with over 8 years of experience in the education sector as a pre-school administrator and mathematics teacher for secondary school pupils.  I am passionate about working with children and adults with particular interest in special needs education.  Perseverance and inclusivity are the values that guide my professional and personal life and I strive to impart these values in a family-orientated classroom.

Stuart Burke

A committed teacher with over 8 years of experience in the education sector as a pre-school administrator and mathematics teacher for secondary school pupils.  I am passionate about working with children and adults with particular interest in special needs education.  Perseverance and inclusivity are the values that guide my professional and personal life and I strive to impart these values in a family-orientated classroom.

Stuart Burke

A committed teacher with over 8 years of experience in the education sector as a pre-school administrator and mathematics teacher for secondary school pupils.  I am passionate about working with children and adults with particular interest in special needs education.  Perseverance and inclusivity are the values that guide my professional and personal life and I strive to impart these values in a family-orientated classroom.

Paul Alexander

Tutor Maths , C&G

With the majority of his working career spent in the electrical industry, Paul moved to teach electrical installations and maths at Milton Keynes College for a period of around 6 years. Working with electricians and apprentices on the IET Wiring Regulations and theory of electrical installations, Paul comes to SMK with a proficiency in tutoring complex mathematics. He has 2 labradoodle dogs and also has an interest in local radio.

Marie Bradburn

Patron