EducareM
People who form, accompany and serve
A national community of Catholic educators, leaders and advocates united by a shared commitment to the mission of the Church in education.
Our patrons, trustees and leadership team bring experience from schools, dioceses, governance, formation, curriculum development and public life.
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Home of theNational School of Formation
Founder and Director
Sr Judith Russi SSMN
Sr Judith has worked for many years across Catholic education, including teaching, leadership, advisory work, Section 48 inspection, professional development and formation.
She is the author of religious education resources for primary, secondary and sixth-form settings. As a national speaker and curriculum developer, she continues to pioneer innovative and challenging educational initiatives.
Wisdom and advocacy
Our Patrons
Supporting EducareM’s mission through their experience, encouragement and commitment to Catholic education and the common good.
Rt Reverend John Arnold
Bishop of Salford
The Right Honourable John Battle KCSG
Former MP for Leeds West
Rt Reverend Peter Doyle
Bishop Emeritus of Northampton
Most Reverend Malcolm McMahon OP
Archbishop Emeritus of Liverpool
Most Reverend Mark O’Toole
Archbishop of Cardiff-Menevia
Stewardship and governance
Our Trustees
The trustees safeguard EducareM’s mission, oversee its charitable purpose and support its continuing development.

Chair
Declan Linnane
Secondary Headteacher

Marjorie Bannister
Governor

Imogen Lavelle
Primary Headteacher

Helen Hill
Retired Primary Headteacher

Louisa Craig
Secondary Headteacher

David O’Farrell
Primary Headteacher

John Shinkwin
Governor and former Secondary Headteacher
Formation in action
EducareM Leadership Team
The leadership team designs, coordinates and delivers EducareM’s programmes, partnerships and support.

Sr Judith Russi SSMN
Founder and Director, EducareM

Brendan Duffy
Director: National School of Formation Christ the Teacher Programme & Education Adviser

Maureen Glackin
Senior Education Policy Adviser, CES

Sue Riley
EducareM Administrator

Martin Johnson
Primary Executive Headteacher
Director of the Tabor Programme
Diocese of Salford CPDF Lead, System Support and CSI Coordinator

Monica Walczak
Consultant Coordinator, NSF Programmes

Sarah Barreto
General Secretary, Catholic Independent Schools’ Conference

John Nish
President, CATSC
Headteacher

Julie-Anne Tallon
Director, Catholic Primary Partnership
Work with EducareM
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