Staff

Shirley manages the Finance Team. This involves facilitating the production of monthly accounts and financial reports, contributing to the development of annual and programme budgets, providing operational support, and assisting with the maintenance of an effective system of internal control.

Venetia leads the Teacher Support Admin Team, overseeing the administrative activity that supports MEI’s professional development provision, including that delivered through the Advanced Mathematics Support Programme. This includes collaborating with colleagues throughout the organisation to shape system developments and ensure the smooth running of MEI’s support for teachers.

Karen works within the Student Engagement Admin Team and provides administrative support for MEI’s student-facing activity, including that delivered through the Advanced Mathematics Support Programme.

Claire leads the Student Engagement strand, co-ordinating the student-facing activities across MEI. Much of this is delivered through the Advanced Mathematics Support Programme and includes:

• our A level Further Mathematics tuition programme
• enrichment events for 11-19 students
• work to increase girls’ participation
• the provision of careers guidance
• liaison with employers and higher education

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, Claire also contributes to the overall direction, management and development of MEI.

Mohammed (Bash) is an expert in designing and leading A level Mathematics professional development. He leads our professional development for new and aspiring heads of maths and is a course tutor for our sustained courses for A level Mathematics teachers, including the Teaching A level Mathematics (TAM) and Pedagogy for A level Mathematics (PALM) courses.

In addition, Bash works with initial teacher training providers to include information and materials in their trainee programme to support level 3 maths teaching.

Rachel is MEI’s co-ordinator for girls’ participation and careers. This work involves her collaborating with employers and other organisations to develop students’ understanding of the utility of maths, usually through the development of innovative student resources and the delivery of engaging enrichment events.

Rachel delivers professional development relating to girls’ participation in level 3 maths and manages the dissemination of expertise to MEI colleagues and to teachers in schools and colleges.

Emma is an expert in teaching mathematics in FE. She also provides support for secondary and post-16 mathematics.

Rosie creates, develops and reviews maths resources for Integral. Part of her work is to ensure that resources are suitably tailored to particular specifications and reflect current approaches to assessment.

Catherine leads the development of teaching and learning resources for Integral and organises the resources on the site. She is also involved in the technical development of the platform. Catherine also supports users by answering their queries, particularly those about teaching and learning with Integral.

Alistair is an expert in designing and leading A level Mathematics and Core Maths professional development. He is a course tutor for our sustained courses for A level Mathematics teachers, including the Teaching A level Mathematics (TAM) and Pedagogy for A level Mathematics (PALM) courses.

In addition, Alistair works with initial teacher training providers to include information and materials in their trainee programme to support level 3 maths teaching.

Sharon is responsible for the maintenance of all employee and training data. She provides human resources advice and guidance to line managers and employees and supports the recruitment and induction of all new employees.

Sam works within MEI’s Marketing Team, ensuring that the educational resources we publish are produced to high quality standards, meeting modern accessibility and inclusivity requirements, and are presented attractively.

Tom is MEI’s Maths Technology Specialist. He is an expert in using technology to support the teaching and learning of maths. He delivers professional development courses and writes resources to help teachers improve their use of digital tools to access challenging mathematical concepts. He led on the development of Further Pure with Technology (FPT), an option within the OCR(MEI) A level Further Mathematics specification.

Tom also leads MEI’s work within data science, helping students to improve their skills at drawing insights from data and develop a greater appreciation of the importance of this field.

Alongside Anita Randall, Zoe works within the Student Engagement Admin Team and provides senior-level administrative support for MEI’s student-facing activity. She is specifically responsible for the administration of MEI’s support designed to prepare students to take university admissions tests.

Paul works with MEI’s Director for Student Engagement to oversee the design, development and delivery of our student support activities, including those provided through the Advanced Mathematics Support Programme.

He leads the AMSP’s Further Mathematics tuition programme and is also an expert in statistics, contributing to the development and delivery of post-16 statistics professional development.

Paul is MEI’s Designated Safeguarding Officer. He delivers MEI staff training and development in this area and oversees the management of any safeguarding related issues.

Phil leads MEI’s work with universities and is an expert in designing and delivering professional development for teachers and student support relating to university admissions tests.

He leads a range of higher-level problem solving courses for students and utilises his expertise across other MEI projects in related fields.

Simon is an expert in designing and leading A level Mathematics professional development. He oversees and leads our sustained courses for A level Mathematics teachers, including the Teaching A level Mathematics (TAM) and Pedagogy for A level Mathematics (PALM) courses.

Simon is a specialist in supporting teachers to build a coherent picture of key aspects of the A level Mathematics curriculum and the pedagogies that foster a deeper understanding of maths.

Aimee works within MEI’s Marketing Team. She coordinates a range of communications activities, each designed to provide information about the support and services offered by MEI to those who could benefit.

Aimee plays a key role in leading our social media activity, working to ensure that we offer content that is helpful and interesting to our followers.

Nicole is an expert in secondary and post-16 maths. She develops enrichment materials and enrichment sessions for students across the 11-19 age range. This includes the development of a Maths Club programme and materials to support the transition to degree courses that require mathematical admissions tests.

Nicole supports the management of the AMSP’s Further Mathematics tuition programme.

Katharine is an expert in teaching maths in further education. She also provides support for secondary and post-16 maths.

Terry is in charge of developing teaching and learning resources in the Core Maths Platform. He also provides support for secondary and post-16 maths.

Sarah is an expert in secondary maths education and post-16 maths. She works on a wide range of projects for MEI providing support for students and teachers. This includes liaison with a number of subject associations.

She is a Desmos expert and also oversees the development of MEI’s Deeper Maths resources designed to support excellent practice in the teaching of secondary maths to all students, regardless of prior attainment.

Ian develops our data science materials, designed to help A level students improve their skills at drawing insights from data and develop a greater appreciation of the importance of this field.

Stella leads the Curriculum and resources strand, coordinating the development of new MEI specifications and overseeing resource writing. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, Stella also contributes to the overall direction, management and development of MEI.

Alex leads the Marketing Team in the planning, development, delivery, and measurement of MEI’s marketing activities; this includes promoting MEI’s services, designing collateral, and maintaining and developing MEI’s brand identities. Additionally, Alex manages the development and maintenance of content for MEI’s websites and contributes to their design.

Alex also co-ordinates the organisation of MEI’s annual conference.

Lorna works with MEI’s Admin Team Leader in the Teacher Support Admin Team to coordinate the administrative activity that supports MEI’s professional development provision, including that delivered through the Advanced Mathematics Support Programme. She specialises in measuring success within that area of our work and drives the development of our systems of reporting.

Rose works within the Teacher Support Admin Team and provides administrative support for MEI’s professional development provision, including that delivered through the Advanced Mathematics Support Programme.

Bethan works to ensure that colleagues are able to make the most effective use of MEI’s IT systems. She identifies user requirements, configures solutions, coaches users, and supports ongoing development as appropriate.

Mel leads the Central Services Team, overseeing the business support activity that ensures the smooth operation of MEI as an organisation. This includes managing the implementation and improvements of systems within human resources, procurement, security and health and safety.

Alexandra is an expert in designing and leading A level Mathematics and Further Mathematics professional development. She leads and coordinates support for teachers, helping them to develop their students’ higher-level problem-solving skills and prepare them for university admissions tests.

Mark is MEI’s lead software developer. He delivers key system applications that meet regulatory standards and support MEI to be more effective, efficient and compliant.

Alison is MEI’s Primary Mathematics specialist. She is an expert in the Key Stage 2 to 3 transition in maths; she designs resources and leads professional development to support teachers to build a coherent picture of key aspects of the maths curriculum and the pedagogies that lead to continued progress at this point of transition.

Alison has a leading role in the NCETM’s PD Lead Programme for specialists and its project work to improve KS2-3 transition. In addition, Alison develops MEI’s Deeper Maths resources, designed to support excellent practice in the teaching of secondary maths to all students, regardless of prior attainment.

Sonia supports the coordination of MEI’s governance and quality management programme as well as providing administrative support for MEI’s meetings and events. She works closely with colleagues throughout the organisation to support and deliver MEI’s annual conference.

Carol is the NCETM director for Secondary Mathematics. She leads on all the NCETM’s work for secondary schools.

Steve leads MEI’s software development team and digital systems infrastructure. He develops the digital strategy for MEI and coordinates the development of solutions within his team and with external partners.

As MEI’s digital lead, Steve is integral to ensuring that MEI and its products meet the highest standards required for digital security, regulatory and compliance requirements.

Stephen designs and manages research and evaluation activities for MEI. This may lead to him delivering presentations; leading conference sessions and meetings; and publishing reports or papers, both within and outside of MEI.

In addition, Stephen leads on data analysis for MEI, including school performance data used to inform MEI’s strategy, and acts as MEI’s GDPR Lead to ensure that our use of data remains secure and proportionate.

Jack works within the Teacher Support Admin Team and provides senior-level administrative support for MEI’s professional development provision, including that delivered through the Advanced Mathematics Support Programme. He is specifically responsible for the administration of MEI’s online professional development opportunities for teachers.

Hiromi works within MEI’s Finance Team as the Sales Ledger Administrator. She performs a variety of tasks including invoicing, bank reconciliation, maintaining credit control and responding to customer queries and transactions.

Kevin leads MEI’s work on the Advanced Mathematics Support Programme (AMSP), overseeing the provision of government-funded support for teachers and students to raise participation in Level 3 maths. This includes coordinating strategies for support across England, developing and managing systems to facilitate AMSP activity, and reporting the AMSP’s achievements to the Department for Education.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, Kevin also contributes to the overall direction, management, and development of MEI.

Andy is MEI’s Head of Learning Technology. He ensures that MEI provides a high-quality experience for teachers and students using our online teaching and learning platform.

Andy leads MEI’s online resources work, which includes overseeing the development of Integral, and helps to develop our digital strategy in this area.

Tina works within the Student Engagement Admin Team and provides administrative support for MEI’s student-facing activity, including that delivered through the Advanced Mathematics Support Programme.

Lara works within MEI’s Finance Team as the Purchase Ledger Administrator. She ensures that MEI pays its bills and invoices on time and that schools that are eligible for professional development subsides offered through the Advanced Mathematics Support Programme are paid correctly. She also supports colleagues and those outside MEI with a range of general finance queries.

Cath leads MEI’s support for 11-16 students and GCSE teacher professional development, including that for the Advanced Mathematics Support Programme (AMSP).

She coordinates the work of MEI Associates in their support for the delivery of teacher and student support. She also coordinates the management of AMSP Teacher Networks.

Cath is MEI’s Deputy Designated Safeguarding Officer and provides extensive support in dealing with safeguarding issues, especially in the field of online delivery of events for students.

James works half-time for MEI, using his expertise in secondary and post-16 education to coordinate a programme of one-day student and teacher problem solving conferences across England. He also delivers 11-16 enrichment events and supports the delivery of Discrete Mathematics professional development.

He spends the other half of his time working as an AMSP Area Coordinator based in the London area.

Bernard is an expert in designing and leading A level Mathematics professional development. He is a course tutor for our sustained courses for A level Mathematics teachers including the Teaching A level Mathematics (TAM) and Pedagogy for A level Mathematics (PALM) courses. He supports initial teacher training providers by presenting introductory sessions to A level Mathematics teaching on their trainee programmes.

Bernard oversees the MEI Conference programme and our annual Ritangle competition.

Gemma provides support and guidance on maintaining MEI’s facilities, including our central office and IT assets, working closely with our suppliers and third-party supporters. Gemma also administers the day-to-day health and safety of MEI’s staff.

Sue is responsible for managing the work of the Integral admin team. This includes managing subscriptions and overseeing data and statistics relating to the platform. Her role also includes helping existing users with their queries and supporting new users as they get started.

Martin is an expert in teaching maths within Further Education. He also provides support for secondary and post-16 maths.

Leanne provides administrative support and assistance to Integral’s users. This includes a range of tasks, from updating resources to processing subscriptions and helping with account setup.

Sara leads the Student Engagement Admin Team, overseeing the administrative functions that support MEI’s student-facing activity, as well as wider administrative tasks related to the smooth operation of the Advanced Mathematics Support Programme. This includes collaborating with colleagues throughout the organisation to shape system developments and ensure the smooth running of MEI’s support for teachers.

Elli works within the Teacher Support Admin Team and provides administrative support for MEI’s professional development provision, including that delivered through the Advanced Mathematics Support Programme.

Hannah provides administrative support and assistance to Integral’s users. This includes providing information to users about Integral by phone or e-mail, setting up accounts, arranging online webinars, and updating resources.

Vanessa supports MEI’s Chief Executive in the leadership of MEI and has day-to-day responsibility for internal operations including IT, Finance and HR. She leads MEI’s work on data science education, working with colleagues across the organisation and with external partners and stakeholders.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, Vanessa also contributes to the overall direction, management and development of MEI.

Keith supports teachers of the OCR B(MEI) AS/A levels with professional development, resources and advice. He writes resources and provides professional development for level 3 maths through the AMSP.

Keith is also the Company Secretary for MEI and a member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to the overall direction, management and development of MEI.

Tom is an expert in designing and delivering Core Maths professional development, providing support for teachers of Core Maths through the AMSP.

Billie works within MEI’s Marketing Team. She coordinates a range of communications activities, each designed to provide information about the support and services offered by MEI to those who could benefit.

Alongside Zoe Candy, Anita works within the Student Engagement Admin Team and provides senior-level administrative support for MEI’s student-facing activity. She is specifically responsible for the administration of MEI’s support designed to prepare students to take university admissions tests

Janice leads and supports the Business Development and Communications team. She identifies potential new business opportunities and works with colleagues throughout MEI to develop them. This involves building relationships with partners, drafting proposals, negotiating arrangements, applying for grants and tenders, and delivering MEI’s fundraising strategy.

Janice is responsible for MEI’s communications and marketing strategy and, as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributes to the overall direction, management, and development of MEI.

Toby is an expert in designing and leading A level Mathematics and Further Mathematics professional development. He oversees the co-ordination of our sustained professional development courses offered through the AMSP and leads our Teaching Mechanics sustained courses.

Amelia leads the Teacher Support Admin Team, overseeing the administrative activity that supports MEI’s professional development provision, including that delivered through the Advanced Mathematics Support Programme. This includes collaborating with colleagues throughout the organisation to shape system developments and ensure the smooth running of MEI’s support for teachers.

Cat is an expert in designing and delivering Core Maths professional development, providing support for teachers of Core Maths through the AMSP.

Chris is a Professor of Mathematics and is Deputy Head of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Essex.

Outside of these roles, Chris works for MEI on the Advanced Mathematics Support Programme (AMSP), where he specialises in delivering student support and professional development for teachers relating to higher-level problem solving and university admissions tests.

Jo is an expert in A level Mathematics and Further Mathematics professional development and is our leading specialist in designing and developing online training programmes. She oversees the co-ordination of our suite of Live Online Professional Development (LOPD) courses and our On Demand Professional Development (ODPD) self-paced courses offered through the AMSP.

Debs works within the Student Engagement Admin Team and provides administrative support for MEI’s student-facing activity, including that delivered through the Advanced Mathematics Support Programme.

Lynne works within MEI’s Finance Team and is responsible for payroll and the administration of the company pension schemes.

Avril works with MEI’s Director for Teacher Support to oversee the design and development of our professional development provision for teachers, including that provided through the Advanced Mathematics Support Programme.

Avril is an expert in designing and leading A level Mathematics and Further Mathematics professional development. She leads our Teaching Further Mathematics (TFM) sustained courses.

Alyson works on the technical development of Integral’s digital platform. This includes ensuring that the users have access to the functionality they need and that the user experience offered by the site is high quality.

Charlie Stripp has been Chief Executive of Mathematics in Education and Industry (MEI) since 2010; since March 2013 he has also been Director of the National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics (NCETM).

Charlie gained a BSc in Mathematical Physics at Nottingham University. After working for three years in the finance industry he changed direction and took a PGCE in Mathematics and Outdoor Education at the University of Exeter in 1990. He taught for 10 years in the state sector, with experience of teaching in both selective and non-selective secondary schools, and in a large further education college, teaching GCSE Mathematics, AS/A level Mathematics and Further Mathematics, IB Mathematics and Maths Access courses for adults. He has also taught on a Mathematics B.Ed programme.

He joined MEI in 2000 to set up the pilot project that eventually became the Further Mathematics Support Programme. He became MEI’s Chief Executive in 2010.

Charlie was an active member of the Mathematical Association for over 20 years, including serving as Chair of the MA’s Teaching Committee and as a member of the MA Council.

Through his work with the NCETM, Charlie has also developed experience in primary mathematics teaching, particularly in ‘maths teaching for mastery’ approaches.

Charlie was awarded an MBE for services to education in 2015.

Mandy works within the Student Engagement Admin Team and provides administrative support for MEI’s student-facing activity, including that delivered through the Advanced Mathematics Support Programme.

Jeff is an expert in designing and leading A level Mathematics and Further Mathematics professional development. He leads our Teaching Discrete Mathematics sustained courses.

Sharon oversees the design and development of MEI’s professional development provision and support for teachers, including that provided through the Advanced Mathematics Support Programme.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, Sharon also contributes to the overall direction, management, and development of MEI.

Natalie is an expert in designing and leading A level Mathematics and Further Mathematics professional development. She leads our Teaching Statistics sustained courses.

Natalie is also a specialist in designing and developing professional support for teachers using online activities and using technology to support the teaching and learning of maths.

Kezia works with MEI’s Admin Team Leader in the Student Engagement Admin Team to coordinate the administrative tasks that support MEI’s student-facing activity, as well as wider administrative tasks related to the smooth operation of the Advanced Mathematics Support Programme. She specialises in measuring success within that area of our work and drives the development of our systems of reporting.

Penny works within both the Teacher Support and Student Engagement Admin Teams, providing administrative support for MEI’s activities, including that delivered through the Advanced Mathematics Support Programme.

Ché works within MEI’s Marketing Team. He works to ensure that the content of MEI’s websites is maintained to a high standard, with easy-to-access, clear, and accurate information.

John is the NCETM’s Director for System Leadership and leads the Maths Hubs programme.

As a member of the MEI’s Senior Leadership Team, John also contributes to the overall direction, management, and development of MEI.

Vicky is a specialist in designing and leading maths professional development. She develops our self-paced Online Professional Development (ODPD) courses.

Vicky also contributes to the development of MEI’s Deeper Maths resources, which are designed to support excellent practice in the teaching of secondary maths to all students, regardless of prior attainment.