Meet the TEA Advisory Group

The TEA Advisory Group is a team of innovative educators shaping the future of the Transforming Education Alliance. Focused on literacy, technology, pedagogy and CPD, they guide the community’s growth and empower teachers to drive meaningful, wide-reading change.

Olivia Sumpter QTS, BA, PGCE, MTeach

Chairperson

Olivia's background

As Director of Education at Bedrock Learning, Olivia is driven by both classroom experience and research-informed principles. Liv leads Bedrock's teaching and learning team, aiming to maximise our impact within partner schools. Her commitment to adapting the platform to meet schools’ needs has led to its continuous evolution, having overseen Bedrock's curriculum design and content since our inception.

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TEA Advisory Group

The TEA Advisory Group is made up of educators from across the country, spanning both primary and secondary education and a variety of learning needs. Their diverse perspectives, experiences and insights are critical in shaping the Alliance’s approach to addressing challenges surrounding language, literacy and curriculum, driving meaningful improvements in teaching and learning.

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Secondary

Bronwen Barton

Lead Practitioner

Gillingham, Kent

Bronwen's background

Bronwen is a Lead Practitioner at a secondary school and sixth form in Gillingham, Kent.

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Secondary

Julie Coates

Literacy Lead & English teacher

Batley, West Yorkshire

Julie's background

Julie is a whole-school Literacy Lead and English teacher at a boys' secondary school in Batley.

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Secondary

Sarah Eggleton

Assistant Headteacher & English teacher

Stretford, Greater Manchester

Sarah's background

Sarah is an Assistant Headteacher and English teacher at a secondary school in Stretford.

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Primary

Michael Gardner

Teaching & Learning Lead

Greenwich, London

Michael's background

Michael is the Teaching and Learning Lead for the Maritime Academy Trust in London and Kent, with 13 schools across Greenwich, Bexley, Kent and Medway.

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Secondary

Shelby Hawksworth

Head of KS3 English, Literacy Coordinator & English teacher

Richmond, London

Shelby's background

Shelby is the Head of KS3 English, Literacy Coordinator and an English teacher at a CofE secondary school in Richmond.

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Secondary

Matt Littleford

Assistant Headteacher & Trust Literacy Lead

Southgate, London

Matt's background

Matt is an Assistant Headteacher and Trust Literacy Lead at a secondary school in Southgate, London.

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Primary

Omaira Shazad

Assistant Headteacher, SENCO, English Lead & Year 6 teacher

Bradford, West Yorkshire

Omaira's background

Omaira is an Assistant Headteacher, SENCO, English Lead and Year 6 teacher at a primary school in Bradford, West Yorkshire.

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Secondary

Donna Wakefield

Literacy & Reading Lead & English teacher

Grimsby, Lincolnshire

Donna's background

Donna is the Literacy and Reading Lead and an English teacher at a secondary school and specialist academy in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire.

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Secondary

Angela Woods

Head of English

Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Angela's background

Angela is the Head of English at a Catholic secondary school and sixth form in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire.

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Secondary

Hannah Willis-Jones

Literacy Lead

St John's Wood, London

Hannah's background

Hannah is the Literacy Lead at a comprehensive secondary school in St John's Wood, London.

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Secondary

Cath Millard

Literacy Coordinator

Wigan, Greater Manchester

Cath's background

Cath is the Literacy Coordinator at a secondary school and sixth form in Wigan, Greater Manchester.