Siri trained as an actress and worked in film, television and theatre for many years. She went on to get a BA in English Language and Literature and then qualified to be a teacher. After over ten years in the classroom, and working as a middle leader in primary schools, she is now working for…

Amy comes from a theatre background and worked as an actor, dancer and facilitator for various companies including the Young Shakespeare Company, Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, the Royal Academy of Dance and English National Ballet. Amy worked with English National Ballet full-time as Touring Dance Officer (National & International) for several years before joining…

Richard is an experienced educational professional with a profound and enduring passion for outdoor education. He worked for many years in the classroom as a primary school teacher before swapping four walls for the magic of natural environments. He is a Forest School facilitator, teacher trainer and consultant and is evangelical about the benefits of…

Millie is TGC’s Countryside Manager. She organises TGC’s Summer Camping Residentials at Hobbs Hill, Winter Residentials in the South Downs National Park, and Countryside Day Visits in Kent. Prior to working for TGC Millie studied biology at UCL; and then worked in events organising, climate change campaigning, and teaching. She loves her role at TGC…

Rohan is a qualified teacher with a passion for learning in the natural world and a commitment to bringing the wonder of nature alive for children. Previously Rohan was Islington Council’s Sustainability Schools Officer and she became founder Chair of TGC in 2008. Over the last 10 years she has led a variety of TGC…

With a degree in Finance & Banking, initially Inga came to TGC as a volunteer to support the Finance Team to help create new systems and improve TGC’s financial reporting. Within a short time it was clear that Inga had become a great asset to the charity and was offered the role of Finance Officer.…

Viv has worked with TGC since 2011 as a facilitator and project manager. An experienced performer with a passion for the natural world, Viv loves to be outdoors, enthusiastically communicating the wonder of nature and having adventures.  She is inspired by learning alongside both children and adults. Viv developed, designed and leads TGC’s Bee Education…

Lizzy trained as a secondary school teacher and moved on to work in the fashion industry as a pattern cutter and garment technologist.  After becoming a mother and having a career break (including sailing for a year with her family), Lizzy became a volunteer with TGC and her involvement with the charity has increased as…

Originally coming from a theatre and performance background, Ria has worked as a facilitator for The Garden Classroom for over five years. Ria has over 20 years of experience, delivering and facilitating training programmes for both adults and young people. Ria has also worked as a wellness professional and bodyworker. She curates wellbeing content for…