Sir Anthony Seldon
Anthony Seldon has served as Head of three schools: Brighton College, Wellington College, and Epsom College. He was also Vice Chancellor of the University of Buckingham.
His book, The Fourth Education Revolution: Will AI Diminish or Liberate Humanity?, was published six years ago. Anthony is also the historian of Downing Street and the British Prime Minister.
Alex Russell, OBE
Alex Russell is the CEO of Bourne Education Trust, which comprises 26 schools across primary, secondary, and special phases in the south-east of England. He also leads Surrey’s Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion strategy.
In September 2023, Alex launched AI in Education in partnership with Epsom College. Previously, he served as the headteacher of three secondary schools and was awarded an OBE for services to education in 2022.
Dr Sarah Alcock
Dr Sarah Alcock is the Programme Director for AiEd Certified and author of the framework.
Sarah has spent over 20 years working across professional education operations, assessment, and policy, with a passion for understanding how technology can support learning. Her award-winning PhD research in Learning Analytics explored the link between classroom practice and learner outcomes, and she brings a distinctive mix of practical experience and academic research to her role.
Karen Barham
Karen Barham, a graduate of King’s College London, is an experienced senior leader in secondary education. Over the past ten years with the Bourne Education Trust, she has focused on driving improvements in the curriculum, staff development, and student outcomes.
After leading a Trust technology think-tank, Karen now co-chairs the Student Panel for AI in Education. In this role, she collaborates closely with students from primary, secondary, and specialist schools to gain valuable insights into how AI impacts students’ education.
Richard Beeson
Richard Beeson is an experienced education leader with 27 years of experience in both the independent and state sectors. A former secondary headteacher and Digital and AI Lead in a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT), Richard now serves as the Programme Manager at AI in Education and Head of Business Development at Bourne Education Trust.
Richard is a Microsoft Advanced Educator, a Microsoft Educator Trainer, and a former member of several steering groups representing secondary schools in Surrey.
Chris Goodall
Chris Goodall is the Co-chair of the Practitioners’ Panel for AI in Education and serves as Head of Digital Education for the Bourne Education Trust. A pioneering leader in the integration of AI and digital technologies in education, Chris has built a career spanning IT consultancy and strategic advisory roles.
He has held positions such as IT Strategy Adviser for Surrey County Council and Head of Surrey Online School. Chris is also a certified PRINCE2 project manager.