Meet the Team
We are qualified, experienced teachers with a current, working knowledge of classroom requirements, putting us in a perfect position to form a bridge between schools, curriculums, and the rail industry.
Tom Blow
Learning Development Officer (Worcestershire & Gloucestershire)
Tom graduated from Worcester University as a Primary School Teacher, spending 10 years in state schools as both a teacher and as a National Lead Practitioner in Music, designing curriculum content and empowering teachers to develop in their skills and love of educating others.
Tom enjoys the opportunity to give the children memorable learning experiences that create curiosity and further develop their understanding of the world. With a firm belief that all children should have equal access and opportunities to an exciting future, Tom’s desire is to focus on developing a person’s character and skills, as well as their knowledge.
Funnily enough – he quite likes trains too!
Sophie Lounds
Learning Development Officer (Severnside)
Sophie graduated from the University of the West of England with a degree in French, Spanish and European Studies before working in sales and marketing for an international fashion company.
Sophie completed her PGCE with modern foreign languages specialism and taught French and Spanish to secondary students in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire for 10 years.
Sophie is passionate about the transformative power of education to inspire curiosity, build confidence, and create opportunities for the future. She is also dedicated to fostering inclusive, engaging experiences that empower young people to see themselves as global citizens ready to make a positive impact.
Emily Hillier
Learning Development Officer (TransWilts and South Wessex)
Emily graduated from Canterbury Christ Church University with a degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing before completing her PGCE at the University of Gloucestershire.
With experience in Community Arts Management, Customer Service, Teaching and Tutoring, Emily has developed a collaborative approach and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, meaningful experiences.
Emily is passionate about educating from a young age to support future opportunities, spark curiosity, and help children discover their interests. She believes children grow in confidence when adults model encouragement, inclusion, and high expectations; empowering young people to see a world full of possibilities through learning and educational experiences.
Emma Hillier
Learning Development Officer (Devon)
Emma graduated from Exeter University with a degree in English. She worked as a tour guide for a year, designing and leading multi-day tours around Wales and the West Country, before completing her PGCE in English and Media Studies. She went on to teach English, Media and Drama both in the UK and overseas, with a three year stint at a school in the Swiss Alps! After fifteen years of classroom teaching and working as a head of department, she took a sabbatical from teaching to study for an MA in Nature and Travel Writing, whilst also acting as the county co-ordinator for a farming education charitable trust.
Emma is especially passionate about bringing the opportunities that travel offers to young people in rural communities. She has a special interest in encouraging children to write about their experiences of travel and believes that small adventures often lead to much bigger ones.