Our Advisory Board

Sam Twiselton is an influential education leader and policy advisor, best known as the founding Director of the Sheffield Institute of Education and a key architect of England’s Initial Teacher Training reforms. She has chaired national advisory groups and shaped teacher development policy at the highest level.

• Professional Generosity: Sam invests deeply in mentoring educators and sharing expertise through keynote speaking, consultancy, and charitable trustee roles, ensuring others benefit from her knowledge.

• Professional Humility: Despite her OBE and national influence, she consistently credits collaborative efforts and remains focused on improving outcomes for teachers and learners rather than personal recognition.

• Professional Curiosity: Her career reflects a relentless drive to explore innovative approaches to teacher education, curriculum design, and system-level change, underpinned by research and evidence-informed practice.

Kathryn Morgan is an education and leadership specialist with a background in teaching, policy development, and workforce strategy. She has served as a school leader, Director of Professional Development, and now advises on national policy through ASCL and research dissemination projects.

• Professional Generosity: Kathryn actively supports schools and charities, designing impactful professional development and mentoring leaders to thrive in challenging contexts.

• Professional Humility: She approaches leadership with empathy and inclusivity, focusing on creating cultures where teachers and students flourish rather than seeking personal acclaim.

• Professional Curiosity: Kathryn’s passion for evidence-informed practice and her engagement with research projects on sustainable school leadership reflect her commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

Jim Rogers is a respected education consultant, leadership coach, and former system leader with experience spanning teaching, academia, and executive leadership. He has directed national leadership programmes and advised multi-academy trusts, local authorities, and global organisations.

• Professional Generosity: Jim shares his expertise widely through coaching, bespoke leadership development, and oracy programmes, aiming to leave individuals and organisations stronger than before.

• Professional Humility: Known for his “no gimmicks” approach, Jim prioritises evidence-based strategies and openly acknowledges the challenges leaders face, fostering trust and transparency in all partnerships.

• Professional Curiosity: His work demonstrates a deep interest in organisational culture, resilience, and equity, continually seeking innovative solutions to complex educational challenges through research and practice.