Thomas Courtley—Teaching and Learning Lead
“Teachers are extremely important because they have the power to change students’ lives by showing humanity and compassion to all of them, no matter who they are.”
Thomas Courtley
Thomas Courtley is LessonUp’s International Teaching and Learning Lead. A dynamic former faculty leader and teacher from South East England, with a true passion for humanities, pedagogy and student engagement.
For over 10 years he worked in a variety of teaching roles and, over time, as head of different departments. He worked his way up the ladder with dedication, seizing every opportunity to implement positive changes within the schools he worked in.
Thomas’ journey is a testament to his belief in the transformative power of digital tools in education. He champions the idea that technology isn’t just about gadgets; it’s about supporting teachers in engaging their students, and fostering inclusivity in the classroom.
Expertise:
- Educational consultant
- Teaching and Learning Lead
- Faculty leader and teacher
- Author of blog articles & white papers
- Public speaker at Bett Show UK & other events
Education:
Bachelor of Arts (BA) HONS, Loughborough University
Examples of workshops and webinars:
- 'Mastering AI in education: examples and strategies for teaching and learning’
- ‘Implementing a digital strategy’
- ‘12 learning techniques to apply Rosenshine's Principles’
- ‘How to create lessons using AI’
- ‘Tricks and treasures for formative assessment’
