Kiran is an award‑winning primary teacher and leader specialising in reading, literacy and DEI.
She writes, speaks and advocates for diverse children’s literature, pupil agency and equitable global education.
She is currently Deputy Principal and National Curriculum Lead for Early Reading.
Teaching for 30 yr in state secondary schools. Mum of four, whilst working full-time as Head of Science. Passionately believe in equity and open access to effective and compassionate leadership.
Advanced Teaching & Learning Consultant, Science Lead SCITT, Coach, Mentor to teachers at all career stages, Fellow of Chartered College of Teaching, Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology and Adult Mental Health First Aider.
I want to help and support people in their career journey.
Dr Sophia Kapcia is a secondary school English teacher and visiting lecturer at Birmingham Newman University.
She holds a PhD in Education, and her research focusses on intersectionality, equity within the English classroom, neurodiversity, SEND, and inclusive practice.
With more than 22 years of teaching experience, Sophia brings both classroom expertise and research-informed insights to her work on raising achievement and closing the attainment gap.
Ranjna is an experienced school leader and former AST, SLE and ELE, specialising in evidence-based improvement, early years, and inclusion.
She champions trauma-informed practices to drive early development and advocates for women's mental health.
She is currently Deputy Head and EYFS Phase Lead.
