I’m a passionate and research-informed educator based in the United Kingdom, with over fourteen years of classroom experience and a deep commitment to shaping the future of education.

Currently, I serve as Director of Learning at a top-performing grammar school in Kent, where I teach History and Politics and lead on strategic initiatives to raise standards across the curriculum. My classroom remains my professional anchor—but my work increasingly extends beyond it.

I’m particularly focused on bridging the gap between educational research and real-world classroom practice. I write regularly on topics such as curriculum design, teacher performance, creativity in schools, and the growing role of AI in education—all with a pragmatic lens shaped by lived experience. My blog, Teaching Talk, has become a space to challenge policy trends, champion teacher voice, and explore how we can make professional development more meaningful.

I’m a firm believer in empowering teachers through evidence, not accountability metrics. I’ve recently spoken at conferences, including ResearchEd, where I have delivered sessions on success criteria, learning intentions, and how we rethink performance management in light of cognitive science and workload research.

Alongside my teaching, I remain an active contributor to the wider educational community. I’m a member of the Chartered College of Teaching, and recently completed a Masters in Education at King’s College London, where my research focused on policy reform and professional learning.

Above all, I believe that education should be rigorous, inclusive, and joyful. Whether I’m planning lessons, mentoring colleagues, or writing about the future of schooling, my goal is simple: to help every student—and every teacher—thrive.