An Education Presenter is on stage in a blue flight suit, presenting a talk to a public audience.

Who's who? - Education

Get to know a little more about the people behind the amazing things the education team offer, from development of workshops and presenter-led shows, helping you plan your visit, to deliverance of sessions and content to the public and schools.

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Education - Presenters

Education - Presenters

  1. Charlie

    Education Manager - Charlie

    Charlie joined the National Space Centre as Education and Space Communications Manager in 2006. She has a degree in Social Policy from Loughborough University, later completing a PGCE in 2005. She has experience teaching in both Primary and Secondary schools, with a passion to teach people of all ages about space!

  2. Ed

    Presenter - Ed

    Ed joined the education team in March 2023. He has an astrophysics degree from the University of Leicester and completed a PGCE degree in 2021. He remembers coming to the National Space Centre as a child in 2004, so it feels surreal to now be working here.

  3. David (1)

    Presenter - David

    David has been a member of our team since November 2021. He has an Engineering degree, and a background in tutoring, and has always been fascinated with space! 

  4. Elspeth

    Presenter - Elspeth

    Elspeth initially joined the Space Communications team in 2017 whilst completing her Physics degree. She moved to the education team in 2018. After a brief time away to gain a PGCE, Elspeth re-joined the Education team in 2022. She loves space, crafting and guinea pigs!

  5. Katie F (2)

    Presenter - Katie

    Katie joined the National Space Centre in March 2014, moving to the Education team in January 2015.  She has a degree in both dance and drama, spending many years presenting to children in the UK and abroad. She also has a teaching qualification in Ballet, still enjoying all things theatre. She loves educating the next generation of young minds and inspiring them to discover more about space!

  6. Mike (1)

    Presenter - Mike

    Mike joined the Space Centre in 2017, moving to the Space Comms team in 2021, then joining the Education team in 2024. He has a passion for Space and passing on his knowledge with a touch of comedy and wit.

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Education - Bookings and Admin

Education - Bookings and Admin

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    Bookings Team Leader - Sarah

    Sarah joined the Space Centre as Space Crew in 2007, taking over as a Coordinator in 2013, finally moving over to bookings in 2017. She is always happy when she has a cup of tea and a biscuit.

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    Bookings - Alison

    Alison joined the Space Centre in January 2016, quickly taking up the now retired role of Galleries Coordinator in 2017. She joined the bookings team in March 2022. Over the years, she has taken up Sign Language, earning a Level 2 Certificate in BSL. 

  3. Dylan

    Education Admin - Dylan

    Dylan joined the Space Centre as Space Crew in October 2017, and then became Education Administrator in October 2023. He has a degree in Sport Science, however has formed a sentimental attachment to the Centre, with a desire to help young people learn about space.