Kirsty has worked as an Assistant Headteacher at Reach Academy Hanworth Park since its opening in September 2023. She brings a combination of strategic clarity with warmth, energy and an unwavering commitment to the Reach vision.

Kirsty graduated from the University of Oxford with a BA in Biological Sciences. Before becoming a teacher, she worked as a research assistant on marine conservation projects in Madagascar and Australia. Kirsty completed her teacher training through the Teach First programme. She joined Reach Academy in 2017 and has worked as a teacher and in middle and senior leadership. Outside school, Kirsty is always on the lookout for her next adventure, be that between the pages of a book or underneath the sea with her scuba-gear.

With many years of senior leadership experience in education across West London, Louis brings that fantastic experience to Reach Schools. 

Louis graduated from the University of Hull with a degree in History before completing a Masters in Education whilst training to be a teacher at the University of Cambridge. Louis is passionate about the power of comprehensive education and has a track record of excellence in schools in Suffolk and London. This breadth of experience has led to Louis working with the Department for Education on curriculum and online learning as well as speaking on a range of educational topics at national conferences. He lives in Acton with his wife Laura and his daughter.