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I am a dedicated educator and researcher, deeply passionate about learning and educational achievement. With over 14 years of diverse leadership experience in schools, colleges, and universities, I provide coaching for leaders, facilitate sessions on anti-racism and racial literacy, as well as develop and deliver professional development programmes. Throughout my professional journey, I’ve made contributions in my role as a Specialist Leader in Education and as Lead Practitioner in inner-city Bristol schools. At present, I am privileged to be serving as a school governor, where I actively champion diversity and inclusion within the educational landscape. My unwavering commitment to combating racism and promoting racial literacy is exemplified through my role as a coach on the Anti-Racist School Award program at Leeds Beckett University Centre for Race, Education, and Decoloniality. In addition to my core roles, I have delivered presentations on critical subjects such as anti-racism, racial literacy, and anti-racist governance at prestigious events including the BETT Conference, Festival of Education, Haringey Anti-Racist Summit, Co-op Academies, Liverpool Anti-Racist Network, DiverseEd Hub, BAMEed Bristol & SW, LBU Knowledge Exchange, and NHS in Bristol. This platform diversity has allowed me to contribute to a broader discourse on these vital topics, reaching audiences across various sectors and ensuring a wide-reaching impact. Driven by a resolute devotion to research, I am currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Education, with a focus on teachers and school leaders perceptions of anti-racism and racial literacy training in education. My written contributions, spanning articles and book sections, seek to elevate the discourse surrounding educational practices. As a qualified ILM7 Executive Leadership Coach, I empower fellow educators and school leaders through enriching coaching sessions that foster their professional growth and development. Furthermore, my commitment extends to co-authoring a handbook entitled ‘An Introduction to Anti-Racism for School Governors and Academy Trustees’, which is a testament to my dedication in cultivating anti-racist environments within educational institutions. My diverse career trajectory mirrors an unswerving commitment to transforming education, advocating for inclusive practices, and fostering positive change for educators, students, and their communities. Volunteering: School Governor in Bristol Former Vice-Chair of BAMEed Bristol & SW