Born and raised in Manchester, Vincent Heselwood has been an educator for over a decade. His philosophy – Achievement through enjoyment – injects humour, novelty and most importantly fun, into lessons across a range of subjects including History, Art, Theory of Knowledge and, of course, his first love, English Language and Literature.
When it comes to pupil engagement, Vincent believes in not only pushing the envelope, but folding it into a paper plane and letting it fly across the room. He has taught both in schools that are on the cutting edge of technology and in places with no technology at all, but always in new and innovative ways to get the best for and from his students.
Whether through hand drawn art/cartoons to explain complex concepts or employing an active, enquiry- and games-based approach to learning, Vincent always has another creative trick up his sleeve.
His brand of storytelling is captured and published for the very first time in his graphic novel Meanwhile In Zambia.
Part memoir, part travelogue and part comedy, Meanwhile in Zambia recounts the author's experiences with his partner Sasha, working with rural communities in the Southern Province of Zambia. Packing their bags from Glossop, UK, they head to Africa to teach in Monze and Mazabuka. From intoxicating ‘shake shake’ to tie-dyed chitenghis, this is their sojourn from 2010 to 2013. Funny, at times shocking but always truthful, this expressive graphic novel is a warts-and-all snapshot of a vibrant, beautiful and endlessly fascinating country.