Who’s Who in the Schools Team
 | Canon David Morton Director of Education David is Director of Education. He has oversight of the work of the Schools Team, leading and directing its work in supporting church schools to be Christian communities that enable their pupils and staff to flourish. David works closely with strategic partners including schools, parishes and benefices, diocesan teams, local authorities, Church Schools East, the Church of England Education Office and Foundation for Education Leadership. He is currently the Diocese’s Growing Faith champion. Tel: 01727 818170 Email David |
 | Vicki Barrière General Schools Administrator / Director's PA As PA to the Director, Vicki is the first point of contact for members of the Schools Team and for general enquiries. She also facilitates the work of the Board of Education and the Diocese of St Albans Educational Trust, deals with Governance administration matters and is the team’s data processing lead. Vicki also manages the DBE’s Community Life Fund. Tel: 01727 818170 Email Vicki |
 | Charlotte Johnson Deputy Director As Deputy Director of Education, Charlotte leads the operational work of the Team with its 137 schools and advises headteachers and governors on school effectiveness. Charlotte is also the Team lead for Racial Justice and the Team's training and development programme. Charlotte is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays. If your request is urgent outside those times, please contact David Morton. Tel: 01727 818170 Email Charlotte |
 | Hannah Puddefoot Schools Officer Hannah, as Schools Officer, has particular responsibility for the management of the Team’s training and development programme, events and for social media and communications. She also works closely with the RE & Christian Ethos Adviser and other diocesan teams in the creation of RE and Collective Worship resources. Tel: 01727 818171 Email Hannah |
 | Ryan Parker RE and Christian Ethos Adviser Ryan promotes and supports the delivery of RE and Collective Worship, and the development of the DBE’s vision for distinctive Christian ethos within diocesan schools. He leads on training in these areas and is the author of resources such as ‘Heart for the Earth’. Ryan is the Team's SIAMS lead and also supports schools as they develop a unique biblical vision for education. Tel: 07508 802198 Email Ryan |
 | Ruth Garman School Buildings Officer As School Buildings Officer, Ruth advises on matters relating to school buildings, land and trusts, and is the Team’s lead on Net Zero Carbon. She also manages the SCA capital funding programme, DFC enquiries and any land issues in relation to school reorganisation or academisation. Ruth works closely with the Deputy Director on the management of the Service Level Agreement. Tel: 01727 818168 Email Ruth |
 | Lizzie Jeanes School Effectiveness Lead Lizzie was formerly a Deputy Director within the team. A lead Ofsted inspector, Lizzie provides targeted remote support to schools requiring rapid improvement or undergoing critical incidents. Email Lizzie |
 | Belinda Copson Governance Adviser Belinda has responsibility for governor development and training. She also advises schools on governance matters, including recruitment, appointments, and statutory regulations. During 2022-23, Belinda will lead the Team’s work supporting school reorganisation. Tel: 07990 001071 Email Belinda |
 | Maggie Jarman Admissions Officer Maggie advises governing bodies on admissions and appeals in VA schools and academies. She is part of the team supporting school reorganisation. Tel: 07443 192459 Email Maggie |
