Meet Our Brilliant Teachers & Mentors.

Suzanne leads the way as Principal at MVA. With extensive experience in schools in the UK and internationally, she is responsible for shaping the quality of MVA's education, which includes leading our teaching and mentoring team, having daily contact with our students and their families, and directing our unique curriculum.  Her favourite subject at school was divided between English Literature and PE.

Harry leads MVA’s Gulf Community as Vice Principal Middle East. With over 20 years of experience in international schools across Asia, the Middle East and Africa, and recently at GEMS International School in Dubai, he focuses on creating a supportive and culturally aware environment for families in the GST time zone. Harry works closely with students and parents, building strong connections through mentoring, live lessons and in person events. His favourite subject at school was Drama, which became the foundation of his early teaching career.

Jack has been teaching for the last 6 years, three as a Senior Pro Tutor at Minerva Tutors. Throughout his Minerva career, Jack has worked in home-schooling roles teaching Maths and Science, as well as mentoring students aged 14-18, and has totalled a staggering 5000+ worth of teaching hours, with at least half of those being online. Recently, Jack created a series of live follow-along experiments as a part of "Minerva Tutors TV", which saw students all over the UK beating lockdown boredom by creating everything from insect habitats to rocket launches!

Rebecca is a Senior school Leader with over 15 years’ teaching experience in some of London’s top secondary schools. Her roles have included Teacher of English Language and Literature, Head of Department, Head of Year, Deputy Safeguarding Lead, and Assistant Principal. Following early graduate roles in broadcast media and theatre production, Rebecca began her 15-year teaching career teaching English Language and Literature to all secondary Key Stages, later specialising in A Level. Rebecca is firmly committed to the importance of pastoral care and wellbeing in education.

Dominique has been involved in education since her first part-time job at age 16, when she was a Maths tutor for Kumon Maths. Since then she has constantly been involved in teaching and tutoring, including two years in South Korea. For the last 10 years she has taught Maths in a top academy in London, spending the last 5 years as Head of Maths.

Emma has worked in education for nearly three decades which have taken her to four different school settings. The most recent three schools have all been judged 'outstanding' by Ofsted and have consistently achieved results well above the national average at GCSE and A level and have been praised for their safeguarding and pastoral provision. Her route through education has taken Emma from classroom teacher to Head of Faculty; from Head of Year to Assistant Head (pastoral) and most recently as Deputy Head (safeguarding) at a large, mixed secondary school in SW London.

I have spent the last 10 years of my career working in one the top 25 state schools in the country. Here, I developed my love for pastoral care, working closely to support all students in recognising their individual needs. I am a champion for the students, always striving to achieve what is best for them. I have experience as a private tutor and many years experience as a Head of Year working in particular to support families experiencing EBSA issues. I have also worked as a examiner during this time. I have moved in online teaching as I believe that the current model of education is no longer "fit for purpose". Not all students can excel in their learning by sitting at a desk for up to 6 hours a day. Online learning enables us to recognise this and understand that as individuals we all learn in different ways and as teachers it is our responsibility to unlock that potential in each of our young learners.

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Annabel is an experienced Maths teacher and A Level examiner, and has been teaching for nearly 30 years. She has taught in a wide variety of UK schools, including real and virtual classrooms, full class teaching, small group tuition and 1-1 tutoring.  Annabel has also worked for some of the most innovative and forward thinking maths Edtech companies in the UK as an educational consultant. She loves teaching and inspiring, and helping others to enjoy, understand and succeed in Mathematics.

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Beth has worked as a careers professional for almost 20 years having recently completed the Post Graduate Certificate in Careers Leadership.  Before joining MVA she worked as the Careers Manager for one of the largest schools in Kent and managed the implementation the of the National Careers Standards recognised by Ofsted.  She is passionate about applying the theory of Unconditional Positive regard  when working with students in order to support and motivate them to reach their full potential.

Rachel has been teaching Secondary and A-level Art for the past 13 years, having started her career in South London in 2013. After being promoted to second in charge of a large Art department, she later moved back to the Lake District to take on a Head of Art role. For the last 4 years, Rachel has been working part time as both an Art teacher and a self-employed artist. She has sold her work all over the world, and continues to develop her skills in drawing, painting, pottery and digital art.

Kirsty has taught computer science for fifteen years, focusing on post-16 education and more recently, autism education having completed a PGCert in Autism in Children.  She is an experienced A Level examiner for AQA.

With 15 years of teaching experience as an English teacher across a diverse range of state schools in Yorkshire Anna has been committed to fostering a love for literature in students. Her career has been driven by a belief in the transformative power of education and the joy of helping students discover their own voices through reading and writing. For the past 5 years she has also worked as an AQA examiner for the English Literature specification and has worked previously as Behaviour Support Worker for Action For Children in Penarth.

Mark is an influential educational leader with extensive experience heading prestigious schools internationally, including Kellett School in Hong Kong and JESS, Dubai. Mark chaired the UK Independent Schools Council IT Strategy Group and has held leadership roles with the British Schools in Dubai and The Heads Conference. His insights into the effective integration of emerging technologies in education have made him a sought-after speaker worldwide.

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Ellie Costello, a nationally recognised advocate known for her significant contributions to policy and systemic change for students facing barriers to education. Ellie co-authored the critically acclaimed book "Square Pegs," gave evidence to the Education Select Committee, and serves as Parliamentary Vice Co-Chair for the Council for Disabled Children’s Special Education Consortium. Her background in media and her advocacy for inclusive and compassionate education systems have profoundly influenced national dialogues around education.

Al Kingsley MBE, CEO of NetSupport, Chair of a Multi-Academy Trust, and a leading global voice in EdTech. Al has been recognised widely, receiving an MBE for services to education, ISC Research "Edruptor" 2025, Edufuturist of the Year 2023, and Inspirational Leader at the BESA 2023 awards. His internationally acclaimed books include "My Secret #EdTech Diary" and "The Awkward Questions in Education," reflecting his extensive expertise and impact in education technology.

Durgan Cooper is a renowned cybersecurity expert and entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in IT infrastructure, cyber resilience, and national defence. A Specialist Reserve Officer in the British Army, he supports national cyber defence efforts and advises governments and critical infrastructure operators on securing complex digital environments.

Dan Fitzpatrick, an international authority on educational technology and author of the bestselling book "The AI Classroom," is celebrated globally for helping educators integrate artificial intelligence effectively into learning environments. A frequent keynote speaker across the UK, USA, and the Middle East, Dan is dedicated to ensuring educational institutions remain relevant in an ever-changing technological landscape.

Euan MacLean, Founder and CEO of &Parents, specialises in fostering meaningful collaboration between schools and families. Alongside his extensive leadership experience in online schooling —as a Principal and Head of Education Operations—Euan brings a deep understanding of inclusive school culture. Through strategic consultancy, training, and facilitation, he helps ensure all voices are heard and actively involved in shaping education.