Speakers – BAMEed Network

If you’re seeking diverse voices for your next event, perhaps following our organising an event toolkit, these individuals may be of interest to you. The BAMEed Network seeks to signpost education communities to knowledge and support.

We invite Black, Asian and minority ethnic educators and speakers with education backgrounds to submit profiles using this form to be featured on this page. New profiles are continually added to the database.

Tajpal Rathore Actor, Writer & Artistic Director

Tajpal Rathore is an actor, writer and Artistic Director of theatre company Tribe Arts. His area of expertise is around race, decolonisation, diversity & inclusion. He

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Damith Bandara Assistant Headteacher

Damith Bandara is an Assistant Headteacher in South London. Specialising in Leadership, coaching and mentoring. He loves reading and helping children and staff achieve their potential no

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Sharon Warmington Executive Coach

Sharon Warmington is a specialist in corporate and school governance and holding a degree in Leadership for Change and Growth, Sharon is a results driven and

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Benjamin Barker – Head of School

Benjamin is a current Head of School working in a secondary Free School in Manchester. He has been teaching for 11 years with the last

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Dominique Dalais Head of Physical and Health Education

Dominique Dalais is is the Head of Physical and Health Education at an International school in the London area. He is into his 25th year as

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Sabrina Edwards Director of Educating for Equality

Sabrina Edwards is an experienced primary school head teacher, with particular expertise in curriculum design, values- based education, creating a coaching culture and cognitive education.

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Karim Mitha Public and mental health researcher/lecturer

Karim Mitha is a public health specialist with expertise in ethnic health inequalities, cross cultural mental health, tackling Islamophobia, racism, stigma and discrimination. Karim.mitha@ed.ac.uk Twitter Link

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Sarah Gordon – Post Graduate Researcher, Creative designer and educator

Sarah’s current PhD research embraces the worlds of design, education and mental health, exploring Black students’ mental and emotional well-being in the context of university

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Nicola Coles Head of Sixth Form

Nicola Coles is a Head of Sixth Form and the founder of 1000daysofdifferences. She is passionate about building understanding of self and others through shared experiences.

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Ayo Awotona International speaker

Ayo Awotona is an International Speaker who specialises in confidence building for girls and young women (10-25). Ayo is a very energetic young woman who is highly

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Farzana S. Islam Educator

Farzana S. Islam is an educator and youth engagement specialist with a passion for integration and creating belonging. farzana@activecitizeneurope.org Link

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Maxine Thomas-Asante – Freelance Public Speaker

Maxine Thomas-Asante is a vibrant public speaker and workshop facilitator with a passionate focus on anti-racism. She is able to support organisations with problem structuring

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Abid Patel IT Director

Abid has been working in schools & EdTech for over 16 years. As the IT Director for the Leading Learning Trust, he leads on the

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Isaac Timothy Anoom Mr Numbervator Primary and Secondary Maths Specialist

Isaac Timothy Anoom is Mr Numbervator. Isaac is an experienced Primary and Secondary School Maths Specialist / Teacher and Primary Maths Consultant. He has written and

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Priya Kara Education Consultant

Priya Kara is an education consultant, teacher trainer and mentor for overseas teachers in the UK and teachers in India. Priya has recently completed her Masters

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Gulwali Passarlay Author and Refugee Rights Campaigner

Gulwali Passarlay is author of best-selling book The Lightless Sky, award winning Activist and Campaigner, Co-Funder of My Bright Kite and member of Speakers Collective. Gulwali

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Diana Osagie CEO Courageous Leadership

Diana Osagie is Director Courageous Leadership Consultancy & The Academy of Women’s Leadership Leadership Coach and Trainer – Consultant Head Teacher – School Inspector With

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Harmeet Sahota Senior Leader

Harmeet Sahota is a part-time senior leader, google certified trainer, digital consultant and founder of www.curriculumwide.co.uk. Harmeet is an advocate of providing an inclusive curriculum

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Danielle Babatunde Speaker, Teacher, Consultant

Danielle Babatunde is an Educator, Public Speaker, Founder of Transcend Movement and Education Consultancy – EIA Consults. Danielle seeks to contribute to social equity within education, by

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Audrey Pantelis Former Headteacher and Coach

Audrey Pantelis is the Founder and Director of Elevation Coaching and Consulting Ltd. Elevation C&C Ltd enables transformational school improvement. Audrey has 30 years experience

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Aggie Mutuma HR Director and Executive Coach

Aggie Mutuma is an experienced and passionate HR Leader, coach and mentor with a keen passion for inspiring and empowering BAME individuals as they navigate and grow

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Richard O’Neill Author/Storyteller

Richard Rai O’Neill is a Romani Storyteller, Author and literacy consultant working in a range of educational settings helping to inspire and motivate all students to

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Kiran Satti English and KS1 Phase Leader

Kiran Satti is an English Leader, KS1 Phase Leader. Learner and teacher. She is passionate about advocating alternative fairytales and diversifying the representation of gender

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Youlande Harrowell Assistant Headteacher

Youlande Harrowell is an Assistant Headteacher, Director of Sixth Form within an inner city secondary school co-founder of Mindful Equity UK. Youlande is passionate about

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Caroline Lucy Davis – English Educator and DEI Advocate

Caroline Lucy Davis is an English teacher of British Caribbean heritage with over 20 years experience of working with diverse groups within education in the

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Alicia Hill (nee Pennant) Assistant Headteacher

Alicia Hill (nee Pennant) is an Assistant Headteacher – Specialist in teaching & learning, curriculum, assessment and pupil progress. She has expertise in instructional coaching

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Shahana Knight Director of TPC Therapy

Shahana Knight is Director of TPC Therapy: a mental health and wellbeing service for children. She manages a team of clinical play therapists, sits on a foster

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Mareme Mufwoko Head of School and Chair of Governors

Mareme Mufwoko is Head of School at a small, independent SEMH school and Chair of Governors at a local Primary School. Mareme’s leadership experience and work

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Lesley Nelson-Addy Professional Programmes Tutor

Lesley Nelson-Addy is currently completing her PhD focusing on race in higher education. She is also an English PGCE Curriculum Tutor and a supervisor for the Masters

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Jayson Ceeraz – Physics and Dance Teacher

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

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Dr Anjali Shah Senior Lecturer in Education

Anjali Shah is a former Science teacher now working as a Senior Lecturer in Education at the University of Chester. My research focuses on the development

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Tayera Khan Lead Officer Gwynedd Council

Tayera Khan is a Lead Officer for the SVPRS at Gwynedd Council. She provides advice, support, deliver workshops and training to professionals and various organisations on forced

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Maureen Brettell Headteacher

Maureen Brettell is a proud Headteacher of an SEMH Special School in the North West. She has 16 years experience in leading on Behaviour Improvement, Inclusion, and

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Adrian Rollins – Deputy Head of School

AdrianRollins is currently Deputy Head at a secondary school in the Midlands. Adrian is in his 19th year in Education (his previous career was professional

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Ahmad Dolani – Doctor of Education Researcher

As an Ed doctor of Education researcher, I am much involved in the areas related to BAME educated figure involvement within the school governing bodies

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Naila Missous Primary and Leading Teacher (History, Religion)

Naila Missous is a passionate primary teacher with a background in cultural journalism and linguistics. I am an advocate for BAME teachers and representation for

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Cleon Wilson Education Consultant

Cleon Wilson is an Education Consultant & Qualified Teacher. Learning/ Training and Development is his niche. He currently consults within the private Fostering agency. He has taught

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Dr Poonam Madar Educational Consultant & Personal Development Coach

Dr Poonam Madar is an Educational Consultant and Personal Development Coach. With over 20 years of Higher Education experience, Poonam has lectured across Universities in and

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Sophia Kapcia – Teacher of English, Middle Leader and Researcher

A leading Teacher of English for over 20 years, working within diversity rich settings and in areas of high deprivation, challenging the status quo and

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Mélina Valdelièvre English Teacher

Mélina Valdelièvre is co-founder of The Anti-Racist Educator, a Scottish collective working towards an education system that is free from racial injustice and critically engaged with

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Kojo Hazel PE Teacher and Head of Vocational Education

Kojo Hazel is a Physical Education teacher and Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert. Kojo is also Head of Vocational Education, a dedicated basketball coach, personal trainer,

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Patrice Miller English teacher and middle leader

Patrice Miller is a London based English teacher and middle leader. She is passionate about developing strategies to support and improve writing for underachieving learners. patrice_miller@hotmail.co.uk

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Ritesh Patel Subject Leader Design and Technology

Ritesh Patel has been a subject leader of design and technology for over five years. Ritesh is an advocate for wellbeing and motivating others. He has

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Georgia Thompson Civil Engineer

Georgia Thompson is a civil engineer with a passion for shifting the mindsets of young people and teachers alike, bridging the gap between education and STEM

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Veronica Cairns Science Teacher and freelance tutor

Veronica Cairns is a dedicated, empathetic, passionate and professional science teacher. Over 20 years teaching and learning , pastoral and curriculum development and design experience. Uses

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Tracey Thomas-Marshall Senior Learning Improvement Consultant

Tracey Thomas-Marshall is a Senior Learning Improvement consultant working for Leeds City Council. Tracey specialises in meeting the needs of disadvantaged learners, middle leadership and teaching and learning.

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Titilola Dawudu Programme Manager

Titilola Dawudu is a writer and editor working in the charity sector and the arts and she has had extensive experience working with young people and

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Flo Awolaja LinkedIn Mischiefmaker, and Edupreneur

Flo Awolaja is a LinkedIn Mischiefmaker, and Edupreneur: (An entrepreneur working within education). Her specialisms include: Creativity, Wellbeing and the Arts. “When we connect education and

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Marian Adejokun International speaker and CEO

Marian Adejokun is an International inspirational speaker, Multi-Award Winner, Published Author of 2 books, Youth Advocate and the CEO of Marian Adejokun Foundation, Founder of ReachOut2All Youth

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Manju Patel-Nair – EdActivist, Hopeful Disruptor and Consultant

Manju is a trainer & consultant who supports schools and HEI across across various fields encompassing racial justice, community cohesion, equitable school linking, gender equality,

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Abed Ahmed Head of Maths

Abed Ahmed is a person who Stammers. He is the Head of a Maths department. Shortlisted as the Best New Teacher of the Year (TES),

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Raj Unsworth Chair of Trustees

Raj Unsworth is an experienced leader with over 23 years service in the public, private and charity sectors, both in executive and non executive roles. Passionate about

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Taneisha Pascoe-Matthews Assistant Headteacher-Inclusion ( SENCO & PP)

Taneisha Pascoe-Matthews is currently Head of Learning Support with the main portfolio as a SENCO. Taneisha has 16 years’ experience in the Education Sector with her

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Daisy Mae Wright – Art and Photography Teacher

Daisy Wright is an Art and Design Teacher who is passionate in providing a diverse curriculum which brings representation to all of her students. Daisy

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Musarrat Yasmin – Teacher of English, Secondary

Musarrat is a dedicated, empathetic, passionate and professional English teacher, transferring from a successful legal career into education 4 years ago. Their main areas of

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Danielle Lewis-Egonu Executive Head Teacher

Danielle Lewis-Egonu has been a leader in education for over 15 years, working within diversity rich settings and in areas of high deprivation, challenging the status

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Joss Cambridge-Simmons Childcare Specialist And Entrepreneur

Joss Cambridge-Simmons is a nanny and battles with the stereotypes that exist about men working in Early Years. Joss, also a DJ, is keen to share his

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Dilma de Araujo SEN advisor and researcher

Dilma de Araujo is part of a dynamic group, supporting middle and senior leadership team duties as a Special Education Needs educator. She is a special education

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Karen Cruise Young people’s life coach

Karen Cruise is a young people’s life coach and specialises in helping our youth to break down the barriers that might be limiting their ability to

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Rizwan Afzal Head of Faculty (Humanities)

Rizwan Afzal is a Head of Faculty (Humanities). He is passionate about growth and making a difference. From potential failure to partial success and the

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Imani Clough Character Educator and Empowerment Facilitator

Imani is an Educator, Facilitator and Mentor. Founder and Director of Imani Academy™, specialising in character and personal development. Imani facilitates conversations, teaches courses, hosts

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Uzma Kausar – Director of English

Uzma is a Head of English who thrives on improving teaching and learning at KS3-5. She has a passion for her subject and her personal

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Dr Diljeet Kaur Bhachu Musician, educator, researcher, activist

Dr Diljeet Kaur Bhachu is a musician–educator-researcher-activist based in Glasgow. She is a co-founder of the Scottish-Asian Creative Artists’ Network (ScrAN) supporting artists with Asian

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Aniqa Khaliq – Senior Lecturer in Initial Teacher Education

Aniqa Khaliq is a Senior Lecturer at the University of East London, and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. She started off her

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Karl C. Pupé Teacher and author of “The Action Hero Teacher”

Karl Pupé is a qualified classroom teacher with a decade’s experience across the Primary, Secondary and Further Education sectors. Specialising in Behaviour Management, he worked as

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Carol Shepherd Former Headteacher

Carol Shepherd is a former Headteacher and Leadership and Education Consultant. She works with leaders in education, governors and parents to help them get the

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Akilah Moseley Executive Coach

Akilah Moseley is an Independent Practice Educator, Executive Coach and Business Mentor, enabling and assessing both Pre Qualifying and Post Qualified Social work students/practitioners in practice. Akilah

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Dr Nasima Riazat Public and mental health researcher/lecturer

Nasima Riazat currently works in secondary education as a teacher and middle leader. She has expertise in educational leadership, coaching, teaching and learning. Twitter

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Nidal Sleiman Doctoral candidate (researcher)

Nidal Sleiman Haidar is a former international school principal who is currently researching educational leadership, international education and social impact. Nidal is an advocate of social

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Nadine Bernard Head of Primary and Leadership Coach

Nadine Bernard is Head of a primary school in South West London and a passionate advocate for all things inclusion. Nadine is also the founder

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Jamel C Campbell Early Years Educator

Jamel C Campbell is an Early Year Educator, EY Consultant and aspiring Children’s Author. He has been in the industry for over 18 years. Early

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Therese Osula Winthe Curriculum Quality Manager

Therese Osula Winthe is experienced in teaching across the science subjects, examiner and stem ambassador. She is currently the Curriculum Quality Manager at a reputable FE

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Charmaine Roche Accredited Executive Coach and Company Director

Charmaine Roche is an Accredited Executive Coach and Company Director with 29 plus years as an educator including headship. Her work encompasses coaching, training and

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Marva Rollins OBE Director of Rollins Education Consultancy Ltd.

Marva Rollins OBE is a retired headteacher since 2019 after 24+ years. She is now a consultant supporting schools leaders in schools in challenging circumstances

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Shaddai Tembo PhD candidate

Shaddai Tembo is an early years speaker and writer. He is a doctoral candidate at the University of the West of Scotland, lecturer (mat cover)

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Elmina Ferguson Head of English

Elmina Ferguson is an English teacher and Head of Department. Her work focuses on ensuring high quality teaching for SEND students. Elmina has a huge passion for teaching

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Kelly Trivedy Academic Consultant, Tutor and Coach

Kelly Trivedy is an educational educator and researcher with Senior Fellow status based in Nottingham (and globally online). She runs her own business with a

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Thandiwe Banda KS4 Science Raising Standards Lead

Thandiwe Banda is formerly Head of STEM now Raising Standards Lead for KS4 Science at a secondary school in Surrey. She focuses on developing Gatsby employability

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Bukky Yusuf Deputy Head Teacher

Bukky Yusuf is a Deputy Head Teacher and Curriculum Director of Science with expertise in coaching, education technology, leadership & management, science and wellbeing. Twitter Youtube

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Helen Sanson Education Consultant and Director

Helen Sanson is the Director of Forcera CIC a not-for-profit education and business consultancy offering system thinking expertise built on a good understanding of the

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Naheeda Maharasingam Head Teacher

Naheeda Maharasingam is a Local Leader of Education (LLE) and a Fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching. She is currently Headteacher at Rathfern Primary School. Education

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Kevin Julian Learning Development Practitioner

Kevin Julian is a consummate learning and academic development professional in Higher Education. He specialises in dialogic and disruptive approaches to learning. His teaching and

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Kulvinder Kaur Johal Regional Mentor

Kulvinder Kaur Johal is a former AHT and SLT member with over 25yrs teaching experience. She is now working as a Regional Mentor in Primary Science

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Ali Hassan Education Consultant

Ali is from the United Kingdom and involved in supporting school organisations globally with school start-up, development projects, teacher and leadership training. Ali is currently

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Jazz Rose Founder and CEO

Jazz Rose is is a passionate and engaging speaker with a compelling keynote message for schools, teachers & pupils on how they can raise attainment

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Meera Chudasama Research Lead and Editor of Innovate Journal

Meera Chudasama is passionate about educational research; in particular making educational research accessible and digestible for those who work in schools. Alongside being a teacher,

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Marcus Shepherd Principal

Marcus Shepherd is Principal of Nottingham Academy – The Wells Academy Campus. Former Assistant Principal & Head of Mathematics. He specialises in developing and crafting a

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Khadija Mohammed Senior Lecturer in Education and Chair of SAMEE

Khadija Mohammed is a Senior Lecturer in Education.She is also the co-founder and Chair of the Scottish Association of Minority Ethnic Educators (SAMEE) which aims

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Blessing Maregere Teacher & Educational Technology Researcher

Blessing Maregere is a Teacher of Entrepreneurship and Marketing at Leeds City College. PhD researcher in Technology Enhanced Formative Assessment. Speaking topics include: Starting a business,

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Patrick Cozier – Headteacher

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

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Sandra Harrison Headteacher

Sandra Harrison is a qualified and experienced SEND leader since 1996 with vast teaching and senior Leadership Team experience and Headship of specials schools since

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Ashish Kundi Head of RE and PSHE

Ashish Kundi is a Head of Religious Education and PSHE and blogger. He has lead school initiatives that gained national recognition for community engagement. Ashish speaks about

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Dana Abdulkarim Associate Assistant Head

Dana Abdulkarim is an Associate Assistant Head – PE, Life (PSHE) and a trustee for Chance to Shine charity. Dana was the first Muslim hijabi

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Tamanna Miah Campaigner and public speaker

Tamanna Miah holds a number of roles as an award winning campaigner, public speaker, media spokesperson, facilitator, host, trustee, trainer, fundraiser, writer, mentor, freelancer. A TEDx

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Delano Stewart-Jones Head of Academy/Head of Education

Delano Stewart-Jones is a BA and MA graduate of the University of Bedfordshire. Head of Academy/Head of Education at Pro:Direct Academy Luton delivering a football/education programme

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Dr Rina Bajaj – Counselling Psychologist

Rina is a Counselling Psychologist and completed her Doctorate from City University, London in 2008. She is Chartered with the British Psychological Society and is

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Susan Gakungu Assistant Principal

Susan Gakungu is a senior leader with vast experience in pastoral leadership in school and the community. She has a proven track record in reducing student

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Dr Pathik Pathak Higher Education Leader

Dr Pathik Pathak is a higher education leader with a stammer. He directs the Social Impact Lab at the University of Southampton and helps equip students

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Ann Palmer FCCT CEO of Fig Tree International

Ann Palmer has over 30 years experience in inner-city schools and established a background in leading and turning around schools in challenging circumstances. Her exposure

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Bennie Kara Deputy Headteacher

Bennie Kara is a Deputy Head Teacher specialising in Curriculum and Assessment. Speaking topics include diversity, literature, English teaching, gender, politics and sexuality. Twitter

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