Gemma has a background in corporate public affairs and crisis communications and leads Education Support’s efforts to raise awareness of the pressures facing educators. Gemma works closely with teachers, school leaders and policymakers to ensure wellbeing is treated as a priority, not a luxury, in the education system.
Gemma is a passionate mental health advocate, with training in psychotherapy, counselling skills, and analytic psychology. She is also a listening volunteer for the Samaritans. Through her outreach across England, she supports educators to recognise and prioritise their own mental health and the importance of supportive school environments.