Michael graduated in Modern Languages (French and Spanish) at Leeds University in 1984 and subsequently obtained his PGCE at King’s College, University of London, in 1988. He recently retired as Headteacher of Bayside Comprehensive School, having enjoyed a career in teaching spanning 33 years. Michael was part of the Bayside SLT for 12 years. He also formed part of the advice group that recommended to the Gibraltar Government the move to coeducation at secondary level.