June 2019 – Roundwood Park School

RIP; Liz Berdinner ( teacher of English in the 70/80s).

June 12, 2019/in Alumni/by B Smith

It is with great sadness that we hear that Ms Liz Berdinner has died on Friday June 7th 2019.

Liz was an accomplished English specialist teacher whose knowledge of grammar, punctuation and literature was renowned throughout the school. After Roundwood, she moved away and lived in High Wycombe. More recently she became quite unwell and spent a period in a nursing home where she sadly died.

Richie Michaels [1995-2000]

June 12, 2019/in Alumni, Alumni Listings/by B Smith

Richie is currently the owner of Whisk(e)y Tasting Experiences and National Brand Ambassador at Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey.

After his GCSEs, Richie attended Oakland’s College and gained an Associate degree in Sport & Fitness Administration/Management.

Richie then moved to the USA, joining the degree programme at Bellamine University in Louisville. Kentucky, studying Business administration, marketing and related support services; he graduated with a Batchelor of Business Administration (BBA).

Following his interest in sports, Richie pursued a career in Sports bar management in Louisville. After a spell as Key Account Manager for Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits company, Richie started up his own business which involved whisk(e)y tasting and education events. He combined this with his current role as National Brand Ambassador for ‘Uncle Nearest Premier Whiskey’ in Louisville.