Amanda is the joint Chief Executive Officer for the HISP MAT.  She is also the Director of the HISP Teaching School Hubs.  She is currently the Regional Delivery Partner for the DfE Trust and School Improvement Offer (SESL).  As a system leader, Amanda has undertaken school improvement work across both primary and secondary schools. 

Dr Kevin Thurlow-Criss

With over three decades of operational experience, Kevin has worked across the private, educational and research sectors, including at Imperial College London, University College London, Queen Mary University of London, University of Essex , the University of East London, MAPP Property Limited and more recently the University Schools Trust (MAT). 

With a background in biological science. Kevin started work in the quality assurance of human and veterinary vaccines and research into the human immune system, before naturally progressing into more operational roles. Kevin has held senior positions across his organisations such as Multi-Campus Manager, Director of Corporate Service, Director of Estates, Facilities, Safety and Student Services, National Operations Director and Chief Operating Officer. 

Kevin's prime objective in all of these roles was to ensure the effective delivery of first-class operational services to students, staff and visitors and to fully support the educational, research and commercial objectives of his organisations. A trend that he intends to continue and maintain at HISP.

As well as his experience, Kevin also holds a number of degree and postgraduate qualifications as well as professional recognition in a number of bodies including the Chartered Management Institute, Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management, Institute of Occupational Safety and Health and Member Institute of Science and Technology. 

When not working, Kevin enjoys time with his partner and their two dogs at the seafront in Brighton as well as travelling across the UK discovering beautiful countryside and towns. Kevin is also an internationally qualified Karate instructor and continues to teach both children and adults in his clubs. 

Georgina is the Assistant Director for the HISP Teaching School Hub. She has 20 years of experience in the secondary and sixth form sector and has led teaching and learning development through her role as Subject Lead for a range of English courses. For much of her career, she has also worked delivering professional development with a responsibility for facilitating whole college training and supporting PGCE trainees, early career teachers and more experienced staff through mentoring and coaching. She has a real passion for teaching and learning and supports a large secondary school as a governor and works with AQA as a Senior Associate.

Joe has worked at Thornden within the Theatre since he left school there. He now works within the Trust as well as Freelancing in the Television Industry.

Dan has been with HISP MAT since September 2021, working in a number of finance roles and most recently Head of Finance. Dan is fully AAT qualified and enjoys working with senior stakeholders in schools to provide sound finance advice, whilst continuing to develop finance systems and processes.