Advocates

Lead Advocate

Kings Priory School

North Tyneside

Assistant Principal

Why are you interested in the Ednorth program? 

Research is a big interest of mine and one that underpins my T&L practice. The chance to champion research, to support the development of a collaborative community and to champion evidence led educational practices is very exciting. 

Craig Wright

Lead Advocate

Outwood Academy Redcar

Redcar

Assistant Principal

Why are you interested in the Ednorth program?

The North East is being left behind by policy makers. Our children live in increasing amounts of poverty and our schools are left to pick up the pieces. The EdNorth Program is a network of voices who are finally, collectively saying "enough is enough". Our students deserve excellence and this network will be able to deliver this for them.

James Wilson

Lead Advocate

The Duchess's Community High 

Alnwick

Co-Head Teacher

Why are you interested in the Ednorth program?
I believe EdNorth is fundamental to the long term improvement of North East Schools, returning to the North East having spent 13 years in exile in the Midlands it is clear that the North is experiencing issues that no other area is facing such as the geographic stretch of resources. Being part of EdNorth allows me to contribute to the change we all want to see.

Sarah Davidson

Advocate

Middlesbrough Local Authority

Middlesbrough

Head of Achievement

Why are you interested in the Ednorth program?
Since 2015, I have been involved in action research and have carried out enquiries into my own teaching practice and leadership issues at school and local levels. I strongly believe in research-informed decision making and the professional development opportunities that practitioner enquiry can provide.

Mark Barrett

Lead Advocate

Kingsmeadow

Gateshead

Deputy Headteacher

Why are you interested in the Ednorth program?

Teachers are so often pulled in several directions by external pressures such as exam syllabuses, political decisions, Ofsted and the like, that they feel 'done to' with very little control. Ednorth is about teachers taking the control back and being the ones who decide what they will do, through strength in collaborative working backed up by proven, evidenced practice. Ednorth puts the focus back in the classroom

Helen Mather

Advocate

Aspire North East Multi Academy Trust

Sunderland

Trust Director for Learning and Progression

Why are you interested in the Ednorth program?

I am keen to collaborate and share good practice.

Jane Grey

Advocate

James Calvert Spence College

Amble

Lead Practitioner for Teaching and Learning Development

Why are you interested in the Ednorth program?

I was excited to find out that there was something which is focused on improving experiences for children and teachers in the North East.

Rosie Hussain

Lead Advocate

Macmillan Academy

Stockton on Tees

Head of Psychology/Leader of Research & Development

Why are you interested in the Ednorth program?

Evidence based practice which impacts on students and teachers

Angi Gibson

Lead Advocate

Hadrian Park Primary

Wallsend, 

Head Teacher

Why are you interested in the Ednorth program?

The ability to network and further develop from each other - to keep abreast of new and proven teaching and learning strategies and gain further knowledge and experience of successful Educational approaches.

Tammy Cooper

Lead Advocate

South Bank Community Primary School

Middlesbrough

Head Teacher

Why are you interested in the Ednorth program?

The ability and opportunity to work within a culture of collaboration and mutual support with other education professionals to secure the best outcomes for all children & young people.

Zoe

Young

Advocate 

Kingston Park Primary School

Newcastle-upon-Tyne

TLR Curriculum Initiatives Lead

Why are you interested in the Ednorth program?

Ednorth provides a unique opportunity to embed multifaceted skills into teaching practice with a focus on creativity, research and pedagogy.

Matthew Wager

Advocate

Newcastle High School for Girls

Newcastle upon Tyne

Teacher of Biology

Why are you interested in the Ednorth program?

Because you can ALWAYS improve on your craft. We owe it to our students to be the very best that we can be as teachers, which means that as new information and techniques come to light, we need to be informed about them.

Noel Hitchcock

Advocate

St Thomas More RC Academy

North Shields

Lead Practitioner

Why are you interested in the Ednorth program?

Lets face it the North of England ROCKS - its not just my home it's where I belong. Its awesome that EdNorth is putting our oft overlooked part of the country at centre stage.

Jon Ingledew

Advocate 

Jarrow School

Jarrow

Science Teacher

Why are you interested in the Ednorth program?

To increase the attainment of disadvantaged students in the North East.

Diane Asensio

Advocate

English Martyrs School and Sixth Form College

Hartlepool

Teacher of English, Progress Leader, Research Lead

Why are you interested in the Ednorth program? 

I'm excited by new initiatives and how fast the world of education is moving in terms of understanding exactly what it is we do, how and why we do it. I think that the North East has been somewhat behind other areas of the country in terms of interest groups and organisations devoted to collaboration, the sharing of research, practice and expertise.

Mandy Bennett

Advocate

South Bank Primary School

Middlesbrough

HLTA

Why are you interested in the Ednorth program? 

To be more aware of how others think and take ideas to be able to give the children I teach skills for life.

Helen Machin

Lead Advocate

Framwellgate School Durham

Durham

Assistant Head (Teaching & Curriculum)

Why are you interested in the Ednorth program? 

As a school we are keen to engage with research and this is a great project to encourage collaboration between schools.

Marie

Clark

Advocate

South Bank Primary

Middlesbrough 

SEMH Leader

Why are you interested in the Ednorth program? 

To share good practice and knowledge across a range of professionals to support our children to be 'The Best They Can Be' by having an holistic approach

Justin Peoples

Advocate

Applegarth Primary

North Yorkshire

Head Teacher

Why are you interested in the Ednorth program? 

I have seen so many examples of initiative overload and schools putting enormous amounts of effort into ineffective practices. Research driven education is long overdue in my opinion

Stefan McElwee

Lead Advocate

Ponteland High School

Newcastle upon Tyne

Head Teacher

Why are you interested in the Ednorth program? 

To work on evidence based / informed projects in school

Mark Warland

Advocate

Ponteland High School

Newcastle upon Tyne

Assistant Headteacher

Why are you interested in the Ednorth program? 

Excited to be part of a program that is promoting change from within schools, based on evidence informed practice. 

Tom Hillman

Lead Advocate

Duchess's Community High School

Alnwick

Assistant Head

Why are you interested in the Ednorth program? 

To embed research driven evidence into the heart of our practice.

Ruth

Brown

Advocate

The Duchess's Community High School

Alnwick

Head of Creative Arts Faculty

Why are you interested in the Ednorth program? 

We have a rich history of learning in the North East and it is right to have a professional platform to celebrate loudly and build upon the best achievements of schools, colleagues and young people in our region.

Karen Miller

Advocate

Hetton School

Hetton-le-Hole

Assistant Head Teacher

Why are you interested in the Ednorth program? 

I want to join professionals in improving the life chances of our young people in the north-east. 

Claire Heslop

Advocate

Park View School

Chester le Street

Deputy Headteacher

Why are you interested in the Ednorth program? 

To challenge perceptions of the North East in terms of educational provision and future opportunities. To support my local students to become pioneers and dreamers!

Joanne Maw

Advocate

Aspire North East Multi Academy Trust

Sunderland

CEO

Why are you interested in the Ednorth program? 

To continue learning for myself and my school and to be part of a stronger network across the NE.

Jade Martin

Lead Advocate

Hadrian Park Primary School

Wallsend

Deputy Head Teacher

Why are you interested in the Ednorth program? 

We are living in a day where Education needs to change & with Ednorth I feel TOGETHER we can inspire change at all levels, promoting an educational culture where research is at the forefront of the excellence we are striving towards.

Colin Lofthouse

Advocate

Smart multi-academy Trust

Newcastle

CEO

Why are you interested in the Ednorth program? 

The North-East is full of amazing practitioners engaged in researching what works. Ednorth is the perfect forum for shining a light on what is happening and the impact it has on our children and young people.

Jon

Tait

Lead Advocate

Arete Learning Trust

North Yorkshire

Director of School Improvement and Deputy CEO

Why are you interested in the Ednorth program? 

It is an exciting opportunity for all teachers, leaders and schools to get involved with, not only develop our educational expertise further, but also to celebrate all of the fantastic things happening in Northern schools.