Elmtree in Gloucestershire

Georgie qualified as a primary school teacher in 1997 and has taught across the primary age range in Birmingham, London, Bristol and Cheltenham.  Having spent five years as an upper KS2 teacher in Tewkesbury, she decided a new venture was waiting and joined Elmtree in 2024.
She is a self-confessed nature nerd, loves walking her dog, kayaking on the River Avon, is an avid reader and likes exploring new places with her husband and grown-up family.
Fun fact – Georgie once met Nelson Mandela.

Jordan began teaching free running in 2010, sharing a passion for movement, creativity, and pushing limits. Over time, that same energy and drive for exploration grew into a career supporting students in educational settings as a mentor. Blending adrenaline with empathy, Jordan looks to inspire others to take bold steps, build confidence, and discover their own unique potential.
When he’s not working, you can find Jordan spending time walking his dog, exploring the outdoors, driving his car or getting involved in an activity such as DJ’ing or flipping around!

James became a qualified as a social worker in 2020 and spent a few years working in child residential care providing support and mentoring services. James joined Elmtree in 2024 as a learning mentor and became deputy site lead shortly after.
James’ passions include video games, music, movies, board games, miniature painting, chess and the gym.
Fun Fact:- I have done lots of travelling; I was born in Australia and lived in America for several years.

Meg is a qualified and experienced youth worker with over eight years of dedicated work in the field, specialising in PSHE (Personal, Social, Health and Economic) education for young people and teens. Throughout her career, Meg has developed and shaped her role with creativity and care, tailoring her approach to meet the evolving needs of the young people she supports.
She joined Elmtree in April 2025, bringing her passion, expertise, and a fresh perspective to the team. Meg is committed to creating safe, supportive spaces where young people can grow in confidence, explore important life topics, and feel empowered in their own journeys.
Outside of work, Meg enjoys video gaming, going for long walks, and spending quality time with friends.

Faith is a qualified high school teacher specialising in English Literature, with professional experience as an educationist abroad and in the UK. She has worked extensively with students with special educational needs across Leeds, Bristol, Stroud, and Gloucester, developing inclusive and supportive learning environments.
Faith finds joy in the quiet rhythm of reading. Poetry speaks to her like an old friend, shaping thoughts into music on the page. With craft, she lets her hands tell their own stories. She delights in learning about people, drawing inspiration from their experiences and perspectives.

Graham has more years than he cares to remember in driving roles… driving delivery vans, heavy goods vehicles [Class 2] and was a local bus driver for 8 years, and more recently driving mini-buses for an Independent School.
When he’s not working you may find him behind his drum kit as a drummer in a local rhythm and blues band.

Purity is a psychology trainee with a passion for supporting young people and adults with learning disabilities. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working in both educational and community settings, helping individuals develop life skills, gain confidence, and live with greater independence.
Fun fact: Snakes are my kryptonite: one slither and I’m out cold!

Sam has experience as a TA in an independent school and has worked in a residential home providing care and support to vulnerable young people. His passion for providing both emotional and educational support to children led him to Elmtree in February 2025.
Sam is a big fan of movie and music. He also enjoys creative writing and will finish that script any day now.
Fun fact: Sam helped behind the scenes of Time Team at Buckingham Palace. He spent most of this time driving around the gardens in a golf cart and at one point he gave Tony Robinson a bun.