Meet The Team
Here are the teachers behind the content
Lee Parkinson
Mr P has been a classroom teacher for over 14 years and still works part-time in school. He is also now an ADE and works internationally with schools looking to embed technology to transform learning.
He puts pedagogy at the heart of everything he does and is on a mission to get more schools working ‘smarter, not harder.’ Follow Mr P on Twitter - @ICT_MrP |
Paul Tullock
Paul is an Apple Distinguished Educator class of 2017. He is class based with responsibility for eLearning, Maths and Computing in his school, and is currently teaching in Year 5 with experience across Primary including EYFS, KS1, LKS2 and UKS2.
Paul also supports local schools with iPad integration and teaching ideas, as well as providing training for teachers, teaching students, universities and supply staff agencies. He speaks at conferences about the impact technology has on his own practice, in his classroom and across schools, sharing tips and ideas. |
Jon chippindall
Dr Jon Chips is a primary school teacher and the Computing Lead at Crumpsall Lane Primary School. He is a Master Teacher for Computing at School and was an author of the DfE BT Barefoot Computing resources. He is a visiting academic at The University of Manchester where he champions computing and engineering in primary schools, and runs the Computing Primary PGCE. Jon works with schools internationally to develop computing provision and has contributed to several books on computing and STEM education.
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Terri Coombs
Terri is an Apple Distinguished Educator 2019 and has been a primary class teacher for over 20 years, becoming a Specialist Leader in Education for Computing and Online Safety. She worked in developing 1:1 iPad projects across her school. Terri is a recognised NCCE (National Computing Centre for Education) facilitator and a CEOP ambassador ( Child Exploitation and Online Protection). She now works as a Professional Development Consultant and supports schools and academy trusts in the Midlands with iPad integration and staff development.
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John Murray
John Murray is a recognised specialist in developing reading comprehension and is the creator of Reading Explorers, one of the most successful Guided Reading programmes in the UK and is sold worldwide. His Reading Intervention series Reading Rocketeers is also gaining in popularity.
John is now a Literacy consultant, CPD trainer and guest speaker at key educational events. His seminars and training focus on Reading and aims to help both school and learner to look forward, improve their results and secure best practice. |