ABOUT US

Douglas is Whole Education’s Executive Director of Development. His focus is on supporting education transformation through peer-to-peer networks. Douglas started his career as a manager on Accenture's Human Performance practice before leading the development of the Knowledge and Innovation Network at Warwick Business School.

His work on networks has been published in Harvard Business Review and he has advised a number of third and public sector bodies, including the United Nations Development Program and the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister. Before leading Whole Education he was a Partner at the Innovation Unit.

Can help you with: communities of practice; knowledge sharing; system leadership

David is passionate about curriculum design and supports schools to maintain an entitlement to a whole education while responding to current changes. David’s ideas derive from his four Headships and work with outstanding school leaders.

He supports the development of effective partnership working with LAs, MATs and other organisations. David created the DfE’s Raising Achievement Transforming Learning (RATL) programme involving more than 700 schools, which was described by Andrew Hargreaves as "One of the most distinctive, promising and successful reform models in the recent history of educational change".

His book, Sustainable School Transformation: An Inside Out Approach was published in 2013.

Can help you with: curriculum design; school improvement; school-to-school support

Lisa joined Whole Education in October 2016. Prior to this, she worked in secondary schools for twenty-one years; first as an English teacher and then for thirteen years as a senior leader and vice principal.

Her passion as a teacher and leader has always been to provide an inclusive, engaging and rounded education for all young people. Throughout her school career, she has had a determination to help young people achieve academic excellence alongside developing the skills, knowledge and qualities needed to flourish in life, learning and work.

Can help you with: CPD; curriculum design; English subject specialist; literacy and the vocab gap

Previously a professional, committed, experienced and successful Primary headteacher, Jo is now the Director of Primary for Whole Education. She previously served in a similar role for SSAT, and brings significant experience of what makes the most difference when supporting a national network of schools.

Jo has worked in a wide range of schools with differing contexts across two Local Authorities, providing the vision and leadership required to ensure a high quality education for pupils.

Jo can help you with best practice at primary; primary leadership; primary school diagnostic and improvement

Rosie is Head of Programmes at Whole Education. Previous roles include maths teacher and lead for coaching & wellbeing at School 21. Rosie is passionate about professional development and improving the quality of teaching & learning in the classroom. She recently completed her Masters in Education focusing on teacher well-being and motivation.

She is an ardent advocate for integrated education in Northern Ireland and was a founding member of the Integrated AlumNI which now runs in 3 cities across the UK.

Can help you with: maths subject specialist; oracy strategies; organisational culture; teacher wellbeing

Verity is a Secondary Network Facilitator for Whole Education. Verity has a background in teaching, and was previously a middle leader and History teacher at a school in North East Lincolnshire. Most recently, Verity was a Memberships Manager at educational charity Challenge Partners.

Outside of work, Verity is currently completing a Masters in Education, focusing on the issue of retaining high-quality teachers in coastal communities. In addition, Verity is passionate about providing young people with leadership opportunities and is an Ambassador for Nelsonspirit, a Norfolk based charity that develops the leadership skills of aspiring young leaders.

Can help you with: history subject specialist; SEND networks; teacher retention

Killian is a primary Network Facilitator for Whole Education. His background is primary education, and he has taught in Spain, The Falklands and the UK.

Killian is committed to redefining the 21st century learner, with emphasis on technology and collaboration.

Alex joined WE in 2017 and as well as communications he leads on WE’s annual conference - the most exciting part of the year!

He was previously free schools project lead for a primary Trust. He worked with the DfE, ESFA and LAs on the delivery of new schools in four regions and then at a cross-Trust level to support them post-opening.

Alex has also worked for WE Partner Big Change on Reimagining Education- an ambitious, cross-sector international campaign to build demand for a more rounded education. Alex was project coordinator, supporting the campaign development and UK activation.

Can help you with: free school bids; large events and conference design; new school builds

Charlotte graduated from the University of Bristol in 2017 with a degree in History, specialising in the history of marginalised groups and identities. Alongside her studies she was President of the Amnesty International Society and ran campaigns including a university-wide “Pads for Refugees” campaign for the Feminist Society. She has also worked for The Girls Network and the Royal Collection Trust.

She is passionate about creating social change and promoting equal opportunities for young people. As well as working on a number of Whole Education’s innovative programmes, Charlotte leads the independent Big Education Conversation- a movement of community groups and stakeholders looking to encourage grassroots conversation and take action around the education reform agenda.  

Can help you with: community and stakeholder engagement; event design and organisation

Isabelle recently graduated from the University of Bristol with a degree in French and German. While at university, she was secretary of Save the Children and press and communications officer for Bristol Hub, a student-led charity which connects students with volunteering opportunities.

She also worked as a student ambassador on the University of Bristol's Widening Participation scheme. She is passionate about narrowing the differences in pupil achievement across the country. Isabelle is responsible for supporting Whole Education's projects, communications and primary schools work.