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LEAF Education Specialists
Our Education Specialists are a team of trusted, qualified teachers, with years of experience working and specialising in food, farming and the environment.
Based regionally across the UK, they’re passionate about sustainable agriculture and dedicated to connecting young people and communities with food and farming.
LEAF Education Specialists connect with teachers through the Demonstration School framework, offering:
Tailored, independent advice on activities and programmes that meet school needs, enrich the curriculum and support wider pupil development
Teacher training / CPD to build teaching confidence
Connections to a wide regional network of teachers and farmers
Extensive tried-and-tested learning resources
Guidance on safe, inspiring outdoor learning spaces
As a farmer, your local Education Specialist can help and support you to:
Explore hosting farm visits and connecting with schools, through practical advice, knowledge and guidance
Build connections with local schools
Develop your skills through training
Turn farming concepts and practices into classroom learning
Access high-quality, balanced, curriculum-linked teaching and planning materials
Meet our team
Lisa Dunne
LEAF Education Specialist — South West.
Faye Edwards
LEAF Education Specialist — West Midlands.
Anna Fryer
LEAF Education Specialist — Leicestershire.
Bobbie Harvey
LEAF Education Specialist — East Midlands.
Jo Hatton
LEAF Education Specialist — South Central.
Elizabeth Lake
LEAF Education Specialist — Central.
Vicki McLaughlin
LEAF Education Specialist — East of England.
Julie Neale
LEAF Education Specialist — West Midlands & Northamptonshire.
Katy Pallas
LEAF Education Specialist — North West.
Sam Wyman
LEAF Education Specialist — North East.
Get in touch
Are you a teacher?
To work with our Education Specialists, you need to start your LEAF Demonstration School journey. Every school starts with a Pledge, and you can progress at your own pace through Bronze and then Silver and Gold.
To learn more and make your pledge, click here.
Are you a farmer?
Contact us at education@leaf.eco for more information about working with your local Education Specialist.