Meet the Boolean Team

Abby is the Maths Hub Lead for the Boolean Maths Hub. Abby's ambition is for all children to develop a deep and sustainable understanding of mathematics and to experience belonging, enjoyment and success in the maths classroom. She promotes collaboration between educators in all settings, recognises the impact of professional development and is passionate about working together to securing greater equity through education. Before leading the Boolean Maths Hub, Abby worked as a primary school teacher, maths SLE and mastery specialist within primary, secondary and special school settings. 

Prior to joining the CLF, Mike led the primary teaching school across Bristol and before that was a Headteacher of a large and challenging inner city primary, moving the school from special measures to an Ofsted judgement of ‘Good’. Mike has a long association and interest in mathematics, particularly in Primary and the Early Years. He was a leading maths teacher for the original primary mathematics strategy and subsequently a local authority maths consultant and subject adviser in both Cornwall and in Bristol. He was involved in supporting the implementation of mastery at the inception of the maths hub, visiting Shanghai in 2014 and welcoming Chinese teachers to his school at that time. He has since been part of the hub’s strategic board and in his role as Deputy Director of the CLF Institute supports the hub as their Senior Lead Link.

Jo Cronin was appointed Deputy Maths Hub Lead in September 2024, prior to that she has been an Assistant Maths Hub Lead for Somerset since February 2020 as well as part of the Specialist Knowledge for Teaching Maths (SKTM) team developing subject knowledge across the Hub. Jo has significant experience as a Maths consultant working with schools across the South West, starting out as a Primary Strategy Maths Consultant for Somerset LA in 2005 and then working as a freelance adviser in 2010 offering support and training to schools. Jo is passionate about improving outcomes for all children and changing mindsets to ensure that all children access mathematics learning to the full.

After studying for a degree in Maths and German at Aston University Rachel moved back to Bristol to do her Maths PGCE and in 2004 qualified as a teacher. She have worked within the CLF since it was formed, first at Bristol Brunel Academy and then moving into the Post 16 provision. In her time at BBA she taught a variety of Post 16 Maths and eventually moved to join CLF post 16 in 2018. She has worked alongside others in the CLF to improve the provision of post 16 Maths and has seen the numbers of student studying both A level Maths and Further Maths and Core Maths increasing over the years. She is also involved in training teachers through the SCITT programme at the CLF institute and has worked with the Maths Hub in a variety of ways over several years. She works as an associate for the AMSP and has run local network meetings and Maths Feasts across Bristol and Bath. She is passionate about seeing as many students as possibly studying Maths Post 16 and has a particular focus on inspiring young women to study Maths and increasing the uptake of Core Maths.

Ieuan Pearse studied Mathematics with Economics at Exeter University and became a maths teacher in 2008. He has spent most of his teaching career at Bristol Cathedral Choir School, helping the Maths Department receive a departmental Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ rating in 2012. In his time at Bristol Cathedral Choir School, Ieuan has led on developing maths across the curriculum, presented 100s of GCSE CPD and A-Level revision online videos for Pearson and Edexcel and has spent 5 years as a Staff Governor. Ieuan leads the Y13 provision at Bristol Cathedral Choir School including entry exams such as STEP and MAT and embedding technology into Post-16 learning. Ieuan joined the Boolean Maths Hub team as the Level 3 Lead in 2016.

Una became a secondary maths teacher in 2011 after a 7-year career as a mechanical design engineer. She is a Cohort 4 Secondary Mastery Specialist and is currently running a teacher research group (TRG) with 2 other schools in Bristol, helping to introduce and embed teaching for mastery into their teaching. Una was appointed Assistant Maths Hub Lead in January 2022 and supports and encourages the development of teaching for mastery with new cohort specialists. She is passionate about all aspects of maths teaching and believes that all children can enjoy and succeed in maths.

Pupil learning is at the heart of Alex's work with teachers and school leaders from YR to KS2. She is an experienced SLE and enjoys working alongside staff at all levels in primary schools to secure effective implementation of mastery style teaching. Alex is knowledgeable about the pedagogy of teaching maths and enjoys working to improve staff subject knowledge.

Linda’s role in the Maths Hub brings together her previous administrative background, in a large central Bristol secondary academy, and her vast experience working with both primary and secondary phase governance across the region. Linda has a genuine interest in the provision of excellent teaching, to ensure Maths is an accessible and an enjoyable experience for everyone.

Paula has recently joined Cabot Learning Federation Institute after working in various administrative roles in Education over the past 13 years. She is excited to provide valuable administrative support to the Maths Hub to develop and spread excellent practice, for the benefit of all pupils and students.

Ali is a key member of the Cabot Learning Federation Institute administrative team. She works with the Maths Hub using her vast experience in administration and finance to help the team achieve their objectives to raise standards of Maths education across the hub region.

Having graduated with an MSc from the University of the West of England, Poornima has recently joined the Cabot Learning Federation Institute Administration team. She is eager to support the Maths Hub, with over 7 years of her previous experience in Finance and Administration.