Ruchi Sabharwal – Headteacher and author
Ruchi Sabharwal is an experienced headteacher, educational leader, and published author with a strong track record of driving school improvement and fostering inclusive, growth-minded learning
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Ruchi Sabharwal is an experienced headteacher, educational leader, and published author with a strong track record of driving school improvement and fostering inclusive, growth-minded learning
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Elizabeth Olulari is a highly sought-after speaker, educator, and consultant known for her transformative insights on equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice (EDIJ) in education and
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Shaheen Myers has over 22 years’ experience in inner-city schools and established a background in leading and supporting schools in challenging circumstances. Her exposure within
Krupa has vast experience in a variety of educational settings. She trained as a mainstream teacher, followed by leadership posts including Assistant Headship, Headship and
Nazya has worked with a range of SEND schools including consulting for school improvement over the years, before that she worked as a Software Engineer
Jeffrey is a Purpose Coach, Workshop Facilitator and Keynote Speaker. After becoming a qualified Coach in 2022, Jeffrey used his passion for improving the lives
Ife is a sought-after speaker for schools, conferences, and corporate events, having spoken at the likes of YMS Conference LDN, The Institute of Student Employers
Shehlha is currently working for the Meridian Trust based in Cambridgeshire and covering Bedfordshire. Northamptonshire, Peterborough and Lincolnshire. She works with 14 secondary schools including
In a world where representation matters, Tefaney is a visionary, leading the charge to overcome barriers and facilitate honest conversations about race and racism in
Farzana has been teaching for over 23 years, with experience in various leadership roles. She started her career in her own Primary school, a Church
Precious is an experienced Executive, Cost & Commercial Expert, Strategic Advisor and Non-Executive Director to several boards. She holds a BSc Hons in Quantity Surveying
JuneB is a bundle of joy who spreads light and happiness wherever she goes. She is a singer, author, certified strategic life coach, certified crystal
Abdi Ibrahim has over a decade of experience in coaching and leading teams across various companies and industries. He specialised in providing training, development, and
IT TAKES GUTS- Meet the man who like a Giraffe stuck his neck out for what he believed. Like Nelson Mandela, Siya was tortured and
Former official videographer to British Prime Minister Theresa May, Richard holds senior communications positions within the private and third sectors and has aided the online promotion
Shalom Lloyd is an award-winning, senior business professional, with over 26 year’s experience in the pharmaceutical industry. A British-Nigerian with a BSc and MSc in
Asia is Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Clifton High School, Bristol and has led sessions for Haringey and Islington councils on the topic of anti-racist
Domini is a Deputy Headteacher of a large, inner-city, very comprehensive Secondary school in Bristol. She has 12 years of senior leadership experience across all
Chiedza Ikpeh is a dedicated speaker, scholar activist, and director of the RARA Education Project, a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting real and authentic representations
Having dedicated fourteen years to her work as a primary teacher and curriculum leader in London, Angie now works as consultant specialising in equality, diversity
Amarbeer Singh Gill (or Singh as he’s more commonly known) is a teacher educator for Ambition Institute and Senior Trust Lead for maths, as well
Dr April-Louise Pennant is an award-winning sociologist, creative educator, scholar-activist and consultant based in Cardiff, who highlights the anti-Black, gendered racism of the education system
Sanum is an Assistant Headteacher who leads on PSHE, Careers and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Her academic background is in Philosophy (BA and MA) and
Christopher Clyde Green is a Teacher of Literature and TOK, Writer and Workshop Leader/School Accreditation Team for the IB and CIS. He is a self-confessed,
Louise is a Deputy Headteacher in Trafford Greater Manchester. Louise leads on safeguarding, behaviour, attendance and EDI. Louise is co-founder of MixEd a platform for
Currently a SENCo and a qualified dyslexia assessor, Tosin has 18 years’ experience in the Education Sector and started her education career as a science
Founder & CEO of Every Child Needs a Mentor Ltd, also known as ‘The Mentor’s Mentor.’ Herman is a multi-award-winning mentor, author, entrepreneur, mentoring expert
Frances is highly experienced in SEND and a champion of children/ young people with SEND. She is also neurodivergent. For the last 3 ½ years
Aisha Raymond became a Headteacher at 33 and became one of the youngest Black Headteachers in the UK. She is passionate that all children are
Nav Ahmed is a Principal Lecturer at Arden University and an award-winning educator. With a background in Modern Languages, Nav studied French Studies with German
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Nav became the CEO of The Woodland Academy Trust, a small primary multi-academy trust in Kent, in January 2021. Nav began her career as a
Amit is Co-Founder of For Working Parents, a company that helps organisations become more inclusive for their working parents and employees. A former Deputy Headteacher,
Dr. Russell worked in education for over 25 years as a Teacher, Head of English, Lead Practitioner and Ofsted trainee. He has worked in UK
Rodney has been a teacher, subject lead and principal for 24 years in all three education sectors at various stages on his journey. Rodney came
Dynamic Motivational Speaker on Resilience, Imposter Syndrome,Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing Award Winning Martina Witter, Director of Rapha Therapy and Training Services & cofounder of Black
Dr Nilufar Ahmed is a Psychologist, Academic, Psychotherapist, and Equality and Diversity Trainer. With decades of experience in the area of education and inequalities is
Rebena Sanghera is a Transition Coach with a 20 year background in technical education and is a T level Ambassador for the Department for Education,
Emmanuel Awoyelu is a SENCO, Assistant Head Teacher of inclusion,safeguarding lead ,behavior and subject lead for PSHE in a 3-19 Mainstream school. He previously taught
Dr Judith Bruce-Golding is a Consultant and Senior Teaching Fellow. She has been a teacher for over 14 years and has experience working across all
Daryl is an experienced international teacher committed to decolonising geography and making international work more accessible and equitable for BAME teachers. With experience teaching a
Zelpher Ferguson has been in education for 39 years with learners from age 3 to adults. She has worked in state schools, in the independent
Patrick Cozier is a successful and experienced secondary school leader. He has been a Headteacher of a large comprehensive school (over 1500 students) for the
A qualified Physics and Dance Teacher who is a champion of Diversity and Inclusion in areas of minimal diversity including Independent schools and within Physics