Who we are

Who we are - photo from Conference 2024 of the outdoor walking session

The GA is the subject association for teachers of geography and a registered charity. As a professional community, our activities are driven by teachers and members, many of whom freely volunteer their time and expertise in support of the GA. The GA is overseen by its Board of Trustees and our educational activities are supported by volunteers from the GA Education Group.

  • The Board of Trustees – has overall responsibility for the GA and its current and future well-being. The Board of Trustees is responsible for the stewardship of the GA in accordance with the law and the GA’s charitable objectives. The majority of Trustees are elected directly by the membership.
  • Education Group oversees our Early Years/Primary, Secondary, Post 16/HE and Teacher Education Phase Committees, along with our Special Interest Groups and Communications Boards.
  • Chief Executive – has special responsibility for strategic planning and development, the future growth of the Association, external relations and income generation.

Our people

The GA’s professional staff, based at headquarters, run the day-to-day operation of the Association under the leadership of the Chief Executive. The Association also benefits from the guidance of our Honorary Vice Presidents. 

Steve Brace

Steve Brace – Chief Executive

sbrace@geography.org.uk

CPD and events

Rebecca Kitchen – Head of Professional Development
rkitchen@geography.org.uk
Contact for:
CPD, secondary projects and curriculum leadership matters.
Download: Rebecca’s biography

Jon Cannell – Primary Curriculum Leader
jcannell@geography.org.uk
Contact for:
Primary projects and curriculum leadership matters.
Download: Jon’s biography

Julie Beattie – Administrator
jbeattie@geography.org.uk
Contact for:
All general enquiries relating to the GA and its Branches, committees and Special Interest Groups, Quality Mark awards and Consultants to the GA.

Liam Byrne – Events Co-ordinator
lbyrne@geography.org.uk 

Contact for:
Events and CPD.

Publications, sales and journals

Elaine Anderson – Head of Publishing
eanderson@geography.org.uk
Contact for: 
Teaching Geography, general journal and publishing enquiries.

Dorcas Brown – Senior Production Editor
dbrown@geography.org.uk
Contact for: Geography, resource reviews, copyright permissions, publications production.

Anna Grandfield – Senior Production Editor
anna@geography.org.uk
Contact for: 
Primary Geography, resource reviews, publications production.

Website

Emmalene Thomas – Senior Web Editor
ethomas@geography.org.uk
Contact for:
All login and other website queries.

Membership, marketing and sales

Mark Goddard – Membership Manager
mgoddard@geography.org.uk
Contact for:
All membership enquiries.
Find out how to advertise with us.

Louise Briggs – Membership Service Co-ordinator
lbriggs@geography.org.uk
Contact for: 
Membership enquiries.

Esther Adebayo

Esther Adebayo – Marketing Co-ordinator
eadebayo@geography.org.uk
Contact for:
All marketing enquiries.
Find out how to advertise with us.

Finance and operations

Alex Forsyth – Finance and Operations Manager
info@geography.org.uk
Contact for:
Financial and business enquiries.

Sue Clarke – Accounts Administrator
sclarke@geography.org.uk
Contact for:
Accounts enquiries including accounts receivable.

Become a member

GA membership provides specialist support and expert advice for geography teaching

GA Shop

We have a wide range of products available to support your geography teaching, from postcards to publications. 

Bespoke consultancy

Get ahead and be prepared for the upcoming geography curriculum change with our bespoke consultancy.

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