Red the Robot Team

Martin Richards
Martin Richards has over 22 years of industry experience in product development, manufacturing and marketing. He is a major shareholder in the parent company.

Lisa Thompson
Educational Development Director
20 years experience in marketing, business development and sales promotion with blue chip and FMCG companies. Involved with Red the Robot® from the outset, working with the Educational Team to develop the current resource offering.

Rebecca Edlin
Educational Brand Co-ordinator
As a former Key Stage One and Foundation Stage teacher and an experienced Key Stage One and Two supply teacher in Somerset and North Somerset, Rebecca recognises the need for exciting and dynamic resources to bring ICT into all areas of the primary curriculum. She believes that Red the Robot® can motivate pupils of all ages and abilities to read and learn in a unique, fun and engaging way.

Philip Bujak
Chief Executive Montessori St Nicholas
Closely involved in Red's strategic direction and the Rapid Educational Development TM programme. Philip, was appointed Chief Executive of The Montessori St. Nicholas Charity in 2003. He has popularised understanding of the Montessori ethos and is a respected educationalist in the independent sector.

Dr Maria Da Costa
Specialising in the area of Integrated Early Childhood Education and Development. Dr Da Costa directed the Red the Robot® research programme within a number of schools and nurseries on behalf of the Institute of London.

David and Patricia Watkins
Educational Team Leaders and Storybook Authors
Former Head Teachers with combined experience of over 70 year in Primary education, David and Patricia head up the development team, determining content and future direction. They believe in increasing the life chances of all children and creating a secure educational environment where all pupils can achieve their full potential.

Trish Ochrombel
Advisory Teacher for Early Years EYFS
(Nottingham City Council Children's Services)
Trish has been closely involved in all aspects of Red the Robot's® development including the design and creation all 300+ new Letters and Sounds Activity Cards.

Eileen Exley
Eileen Exley has worked in Primary Education as a teacher, Head Teacher, governor and volunteer for more than thirty five years. Her specialist areas of interest have been the development of literacy and promoting a love of books in the very young. Eileen has worked closely with the Red the Robot team in developing support material.
Regional Support Teachers
Each Regional Support Teacher has a designated area to be the point of contact for schools, Early Years settings, cluster meetings, trial support and ongoing CPD.

Lesley Fletcher
Lesley Fletcher is the Regional Support Teacher for the North West, covering Lancashire, West Yorkshire, Manchester and Stockport. Lesley has been a teacher for over 20 years. If you would like to get in contact with Lesley, email her on lesley@redtherobot.com.

Kate Walling
Kate Walling is the Regional Support Teacher for the South of England, covering Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Hampshire and Berkshire. Kate has been a teacher for over 13 years. If you would like to get in contact with Kate, email her on kate@redtherobot.com.

Liz Southall
Liz Southall is the Regional Support Teacher for the West. She supports Cheshire, Birmingham, Merseyside, Staffordshire and Shropshire. Liz has been a teacher for 3 years but has worked in Education for her entire career to date. If you would like to get in contact with Liz, email her on liz@redtherobot.com.

Maggie Hall
Maggie Hall is the Regional Support Teacher for the North. She supports Cumbria, Durham, Northumberland and Tyne and Wear. Maggie has been a teacher for over 35 years. If you would like to get in contact with Maggie, email her on maggie@redtherobot.com.

Debbie Quinn
Debbie Quinn is the Regional Support Teacher for the South West, covering Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Somerset, Dorset and North Somerset. Debbie has been a teacher for over 35 years. If you would like to get in contact with Debbie, email her on debbie@redtherobot.com.
If you would like to join the Red the Robot® team as a Regional Support Teacher, please send in your CV and a short covering letter. More information can be obtained from Becky at becky@redtherobot.com.

