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Meet the Education Team

Learn more about our Education Team and the work they do

To contact the Education Team, please email Education@geolsoc.org.uk

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Ashley Akingbade – Senior Education Officer

Ashley is responsible for shaping and delivering our education programme. She leads on developing strategic initiatives that support and enhance geoscience education across all key stages.

Alongside her team, Ashley creates and curates educational materials and teaching resources, ensuring they are aligned with curriculum standards and reflect the latest scientific information.

Ashley represents The Geological Society at conferences, festivals, fairs, and outreach events, promoting geoscience learning for all and engaging with diverse audiences. She also manages our Geoscience Education and Outreach Network (GEON).

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Sarah Quinn – Education Officer

Sarah supports the delivery of our education program, through the creation of educational materials and teaching resources. Sarah manages our Earth Science Ambassadors program, as well as keeping teachers up to date with our activity and resources via the termly School Affiliates newsletter.

Sarah represents the Geological Society at education conferences, festivals, fairs, and outreach events, promoting geoscience learning for all and engaging with diverse audiences. Sarah also provides secretariat to our Education Committee, who meet three times a year to advise and support our education program.