Meet the Team
Strategic Hub Lead: Lisa Pearson
Lisa has been involved in school improvement for more than 20 years. From working alongside staff as a leading teacher for the local authority to her various roles within senior leadership. Lisa’s moral purpose is to get children reading and keep them reading! She is a keen reader herself and is often found in the school library discussing books with pupils. Lisa has been part of the English Hub programme from the beginning and feels immensely privileged to be part of such an amazing network of support for schools.
Hub Lead: Lois Davidson
Lois was appointed as Hub Lead for The Arch English Hub in September 2026, having been part of the Hub since its launch in 2018 as a Literacy Specialist, Trainer and Auditor. She is passionate about the work of the English Hubs and their continued impact on schools and communities, ensuring that all children receive the support they need to develop their speaking, reading and writing skills from Reception through to Key Stage 3, enabling every child to reach their full potential.
Deputy Hub Lead: Hayley Evans
Hayley joined The Arch English Hub in 2024 after leading the Rochdale PEIA project. She is keen to continue to support schools to ensure all children are fluent readers as she believes this is the key to unlocking personal and academic success. Hayley loves reading with her children who often wake before sunrise and ask for stories.
Deputy Hub Lead: Kirstie Bradley
Kirstie has extensive experience in school leadership, specialising in English, phonics, EYFS and Key Stage 1, with a passion for early reading.
As Deputy English Hub Lead, she supports Hub projects from EYFS to Key Stage 3 and leads professional development in reading fluency and early language.
Hub Admin: Kath Smith
Kath has worked for the English Hub from its launch in 2018 and has enjoyed seeing it evolve and widen its support networks. Kath enjoys spending time with her two children who are both big readers when they're not busy visiting adventure parks.
Hub Admin: Jen Wardle
Jen has worked for the English Hub since June 2022. Jen loves reading with her children every day and is passionate about supporting other children in their reading journey. She loves to visit the theatre in her spare time to see the latest musicals.
