Ibrahim is our Software Developer and System Operator working on development of technology solutions and tools. Also, he ensures the system processes work smoothly around the organisation.

Ibrahim received his BSc in Computer Science from Sebha University, Libya, and then in 2008 his MSc in Advanced Computer Science from Newcastle University. He was awarded a PhD in Computer Science in 2018, also from Newcastle University. Ibrahim spent 18 years in academia, as a student, demonstrator, teaching assistant and latterly lecturer. His interests include software development, web technologies, problem troubleshooting, API integration, testing, big data analysis and distributed systems.

As a Teaching and Learning advisor, Faye is responsible for working directly with schools to help them get the best out of the Great Teaching Toolkit. She spends her time delivering training and providing support to school teams, enabling them to develop a programme of professional development that works in their context.

As a former primary school teacher and deputy head, Faye is our in-house expert on all things primary. She received her MSc in Educational Leadership and Management from Roehampton University and is passionate about supporting school leaders to develop a culture of evidence-based practice and highly effective professional development.

Jubilee works as EBE’s Schools Partnerships Coordinator in a hybrid role, which she balances alongside her position as a Secondary English teacher. With over a decade of experience in both leadership and pastoral capacities across the UK and internationally, Jubilee works closely with schools and educators to design and implement effective pathways for the Great Teaching Toolkit. In her capacity as Schools Partnerships Coordinator, she also collaborates with various departments within EBE, leveraging ongoing feedback and developing case studies to continuously enhance and refine the GTT experience for teachers across the globe.

David is our Senior Full-Stack Developer and is responsible for leading the EBE Software team.

His main duties include planning development work, defining and prioritising new features, evaluating new technologies and communicating with the wider EBE team.

David received his BSc in Computer Science from Northumbria University, Newcastle. After university he worked in the energy technology industry before joining the EBE. His main areas of expertise are cloud computing and backend development.

Anastasia, our Marketing & Data Analytics Executive, holds a master’s degree in Digital Marketing & Data Analytics from York St. John University. She utilises data-driven insights and strategic marketing techniques to enhance our brand presence and drive engagement.

Her responsibilities include managing our social media accounts, marketing campaigns, and analysing performance metrics to optimise outcomes. She also oversees email marketing and identifying any growth opportunities.

Aisha is EBE’s Project Developer, working primarily on building the Arabic courses in the Great Teaching Toolkit. She has a PhD in Computer Science from Newcastle University. Aisha has worked as a teacher within local schools in Libya, and as a demonstrator for undergraduates at Sebha University, Libya.
She has published in the areas of ‘Synthesising elementary net systems’ and ‘WORKCRAFT framework’.

As Senior Associate for Teaching and Learning, Kate is focused on enriching and enhancing the Great Teaching Toolkit by strengthening the connections between relevant research evidence and classroom practice. You’ll find Kate will presenting, speaking and writing about the practical strategies that embody the Model for Great Teaching.

Kate is a teacher of Humanities, History and Politics who has held department and school leadership roles. She taught in the UK before a spell in the UAE, recently returning to her native Wales. Never one to stand still, Kate is author of six books and has more on the way!

Piotr is EBE’s Front-End Developer, specialising in enhancing the Great Teaching Toolkit. With a BSc in Computing Science from Coventry University and three years of programming experience, he excels in creating visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces.

Piotr’s expertise allows him to implement new features while maintaining the highest standards of UX/UI design. He collaborates effectively with both internal and external teams to deliver an intuitive experience for users.

John is our Head of International Development and Strategic Partnerships, responsible for building and maintaining relationships with governments, school groups, and partners around the world.

Previously an international trade adviser for the UK’s Department for International Trade, John acted as sector lead for education, and delivered strategic business initiatives for clients and institutions. He has guest lectured at both Northumbria and Durham University, and has a degree in Linguistics and Mandarin Chinese from Newcastle University. He is currently a Visting Fellow at Durham University.

Ourania is EBE’s Research Statistician. She holds a PhD in Education and an MSc in Educational Assessment from Durham University, along with an MSc in Educational Technology and Human Resources Development from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

Alongside her work at EBE, Ourania is also an online tutor at the University of Cambridge and a lecturer on School Practice at the University of Thessaly in Greece. She is a qualified primary school teacher with experience working in schools in Greece and England. She publishes in the areas of educational assessment, evaluation, and teachers’ professional development.

Rob Coe joined EBE in February 2019 from his role as Professor of Education at Durham University. In 1999, Rob wrote the Manifesto for Evidence-Based Education, a document which inspired us to set up EBE, and continues to shape the work we do, 20 years on.

Rob has contributed to a number of influential reports, including EBE’s Great Teaching Toolkit: Evidence Review, the Sutton Trust’s What Makes Great Teaching?, the Education Endowment Foundation’s Teaching and Learning Toolkit, and the Teacher Development Trust’s Developing Great Teaching. He is a member of advisory groups for a wide range of educational organisations.

As Head of Teaching and Learning, C.J. works to make sure EBE provides the best possible professional development to teachers. In addition to contributing to the development of courses and resources, he advises schools enrolled on the Great Teaching Toolkit. C.J. is also the course tutor for teachers enrolled in Modules 1 & 2 of the University of Buckingham’s Online MA in Education with EBE. He taught history at a secondary state school in his home state of New Jersey before moving to the UK to undertake postgraduate studies at the University of Cambridge; he’s also worked in education project evaluation.

Ciaran is a Frontend Developer and IT technician, responsible for designing intuitive web interfaces and solving a wide range of technical issues. He also contributes to the development and management of AWS infrastructure (Devops) and web services.

Ciaran holds qualifications in IT and telecommunications from Durham College, and is certified in Adobe Creative Suite, bringing expertise in video production, including filming and editing.

Alex is our Head of Marketing & Communications, and is responsible for much of the contact with prospective and existing customers. He has specific responsibility for our online CPD, though works across the whole range of EBE’s services.

He leads on much of our outbound marketing, the delivery on our CRM system, analytics and customer engagement statistics, as well as overseeing our customer support.

Hannah splits her time between developing new features within the Great Teaching Toolkit and working with schools to help them get the most value from it. She’s always eager to learn more about how teachers are using the Toolkit, which parts they like and which can be improved.

Alongside her PhD, Hannah acted as a tutor and demonstrator for Geography undergraduates at Durham University. She has also worked in a pastoral role within a local school and as a research consultant in the planning sector.

Dan leads our Great Teaching Toolkit Product Team and is responsible for the design and development of the GTT.

He started working with EBE in 2016 on the Assessment Lead Programme as Course Architect. After working on our subsequent online courses and gathering years of experience as director of an innovation design company, Dan began training with the Stanford School of Engineering on their Product Management Programme, and now coordinates the internal and external design and development teams working on the GTT.

Dan is a fellow of The Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA) and a contributing member of the Innovative Education Network.

With a degree in Business Law, and two decades’ experience working in both customer-facing and administrative roles within the security print industry, Allyson is well-equipped the task of managing EBE’s administration. She is often the first point of contact for enquiries we receive and ensures that the office runs and functions as it should do!

Jamie is our Director of Partnerships. He is incredibly experienced in the field of education, having previously worked at the Centre for Evaluation and Monitoring, and is adept at understanding the problems prospective and existing partners are facing, then finding ways to deliver high-quality solutions.

With our Managing Director, he takes responsibility for the health and development of the organisation, but is also external-facing; you will often find him out and about at exhibitions, recording podcasts, being a whiz behind a camera, and forging new links with schools and organisations around the world.

Matt’s primary responsibility is for developing the courses and programmes in the Great Teaching Toolkit. His role also involves gathering and responding to teacher feedback, across the whole GTT. Matt is one of our team advising schools, providing a truly pragmatic approach when discussing, training or writing about how schools can make use of the GTT.

As a former Science teacher, Matt is our in-house expert on standardised assessment data, and how they can be used effectively by various stakeholders in schools.