As a former Headteacher and executive leader for a cluster of schools, Sam’s insight into leadership challenges on an individual and corporate level is significant. She has also served as a school improvement partner, helping to improve schools and raise standards across the education sector.
Sam is passionate about sustainability in leadership and firmly believes that school leaders are the key to developing and maintaining a sustainable education system. She is committed to helping passionate and committed leaders of education to survive the pressures of school leadership and work through the leadership challenges which might otherwise lead to burnout or dissolution.
Sam understands the accountability, the demands, and at times, the isolation of being a leader. Reflecting on when she most needed support as a leader, it often wasn’t there. So drawing on lessons from the supervision process within social work and coaching, Sam has innovated a powerful and forward looking approach to supporting leaders. Her approach involves providing tailored coaching and support to school leaders, helping them to navigate the challenges of the role and stay motivated and inspired.
Sam’s ultimate ambition is to contribute to the retention of inspirational and experienced leaders in education who have more to offer to young people and the future of our country. She firmly believes that by supporting school leaders in a sustainable way, they will be better equipped to lead their schools and provide the best possible education for their students. With Sam’s help, the education sector can continue to thrive and evolve, developing dynamic and innovative leaders who make a real difference to the lives of young people.
Sam is a Level 7 Certified Executive Coach & Mentor – qualifying through the Institute of Leadership & Management.