Members of NSEAD Staff
Michele Gregson - General Secretary
Michele Gregson is General Secretary and CEO of the National Society for Education in Art and Design – the trade union, professional body and learned…
Sophie Leach - Deputy General Secretary
As Deputy General Secretary at The National Society for Education in Art and Design (NSEAD) Sophie leads on policy and research.
Seán Taylor - Principal Trade Union Case Worker
Seán has been an active Trade Unionist since 2001 when he first became a school rep and has held elected positions both locally, regionally and nationally.…
Beverley Kibble - Finance and Admin Manager
Beverley oversees financial and administrative operations within NSEAD, ensuring smooth and efficient business processes.
Diane Quinn - Programmes and Partnerships Manager
Diane develops and delivers events and training programmes that respond to the needs of art educators across the UK. Working in collaboration with members,…
Claire Smith - Communications and Marketing Manager
Claire is responsible for communicating the vital work of NSEAD: from member opportunities and resources, to publications, research, events, advocacy…
Pat Burnell - NSEAD Administrator
Pat has been with NSEAD since 1997 and is one of two office staff that can help you with your general and membership enquiries.
Chloe Rowles - Finance and Member Services Officer
Chloe has been with NSEAD since 2016, and takes care of finance and membership.
Members of the Finance & General Purposes Committee (F&GP)
Members of staff as above:
| Michele Gregson (General Secretary) |
| Sophie Leach (Deputy General Secretary) |
| Ged Gast (TU Adviser) |
And the following members of Council:
Andy Ash - President of NSEAD
Andy Ash is the President of NSEAD and an artist, teacher and researcher.
Marlene Wylie - Immediate Past President
Marlene Wylie is the Immediate Past President of NSEAD and a creative education consultant. Having trained originally as a textiles designer she has taught…
Kimberley Pallot - Vice-President of NSEAD
Kimberley Pallot FRSA MioL has been an educator since 2007, with extensive experience in both state and private school settings.
Iain Macdonald - Vice-President of NSEAD
Iain Macdonald is Associate Professor in the Department of Design Innovation at Maynooth University, Ireland, and a Member of the Chartered Society of…
John Childs - Honorary Treasurer of NSEAD
John Childs is Honorary Treasurer, a past president (2009-2010) and is now semi-retired.
2025 Council member Emma Sutton is elected as our President for 2027-28 and will work alongside current President Andy Ash as President Elect throughout 2026.
Council 2026
Elected Members of Council 2026
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Co-Opted Members of Council 2026
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Observers 2026
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NSEAD (Senior) Fellows (1989 - Present)
The title of Senior Fellow is given to those whose service, commitment, and dedication to NSEAD have shaped who we are and continue to inspire what we do. It is a recognition of years of hard work, leadership, and loyalty to the Society and to the wider community we serve.
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NSEAD Patrons
The Society is proud to have the patronage of:
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Contact us:
Postal Address: NSEAD, 3 Masons Wharf, Potley Lane, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9FY
Phone: +44 (0)1225 810134
Email: info@nsead.org
Or you can use our Contact Us form.
See also
Why Join?
NSEAD is the only combined trade union, learned society and subject association for art, craft & design educators across the UK.
Membership and Benefits
Led by and accountable to our members, NSEAD protect and promote our subject and your professional interests so that you, and your learners, can flourish.
Member Portal
A new place for you to manage your membership. We have a new NSEAD Member Portal which makes it easier to join NSEAD, as well as update and renew…
Governance
We champion, promote and defend our subject. Find out how we remain an independent professional body, learned society and trade union and how each key…