Richard has been working in education since 2006 as a geography teacher, Head of Department, Lead Geography Consultant and, most recently, as Vice Principal for Harris Academy Wimbledon, where he oversees teaching and learning, and curriculum development. He is a former Governor of a top-performing girls’ school in Bromley.
Richard has a first-class degree in geography from the University of Exeter and a master’s degree from UCL in curriculum studies, in which he achieved a distinction. His main interest is in how cognitive science theories can be used to improve long-term memory and retention of knowledge.