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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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EducareM: Supporting Catholic Education and Leadership

Home of theNational School of Formation

Sr Judith Russi SSMN

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

Rt Reverend John Arnold

Bishop of Salford

The Right Honourable John Battle KCSG

The Right Honourable John Battle KCSG

Former MP for Leeds West

Rt Reverend Peter Doyle

Rt Reverend Peter Doyle

Bishop Emeritus of Northampton

Most Reverend Malcolm McMahon OP

Most Reverend Malcolm McMahon OP

Archbishop Emeritus of Liverpool

Most Reverend Mark O'Toole

Most Reverend Mark O’Toole

Archbishop of Cardiff-Menevia

Declan Linnane, Chair of Trustees, in a green leaf frame

A welcome from the Chair

Welcome to EducareM

At EducareM, we believe that Catholic education has the power to transform lives and communities. Our work creates space for those who lead, teach and govern to deepen their faith, renew their sense of purpose and serve with courage and hope.

As trustees, we are committed to safeguarding that mission and supporting the people who bring it to life. Whether you are joining one of our formation programmes or exploring how we can work together, you are warmly welcome.

Declan LinnaneChair of Trustees, EducareM

Stewardship and governance

Our Trustees

The trustees safeguard EducareM’s mission, oversee its charitable purpose and support its continuing development.

Declan Linnane

Chair

Declan Linnane

Secondary Headteacher

Marjorie Bannister

Marjorie Bannister

Governor

Imogen Lavelle

Imogen Lavelle

Primary Headteacher

Helen Hill

Helen Hill

Retired Primary Headteacher

Louisa Craig

Louisa Craig

Secondary Headteacher

David O'Farrell

David O’Farrell

Primary Headteacher

John Shinkwin

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

Sr Judith Russi SSMN

Founder and Director, EducareM

Brendan Duffy

Brendan Duffy

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

Maureen Glackin

Maureen Glackin

Senior Education Policy Adviser, CES

Sue Riley

Sue Riley

EducareM Administrator

Martin Johnson

Martin Johnson

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

Monica Walczak

Monica Walczak

Consultant Coordinator, NSF Programmes

Sarah Barreto

Sarah Barreto

General Secretary, Catholic Independent Schools’ Conference

John Nish

John Nish

President, CATSC
Headteacher

Julie-Anne Tallon

Julie-Anne Tallon

Director, Catholic Primary Partnership

Work with EducareM

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