Interviews

In Conversation With Shrewsbury High School alumna Emilie Weaving

A conversation between Shrewsbury High School Head and alumna Emilie Weaving about all things mechanical engineering, motorbikes, and more.

How to Empower Girls — Cheryl Giovannoni on the The Ben Morton Leadership Podcast

Cheryl Giovannoni joins Ben Morton’s podcast to discuss her role as GDST’s Chief Executive and the importance of empowering girls in education and leadership.

In Conversation With Brighton Girls’ alumna Jasmine Birtles

A chat between Brighton Girls’ Head and an alum from the school – the successful television and radio Money Expert Jasmine Birtle.

Be the most resilient you’ve ever been and don’t look back!

What happens when you don’t make the grades? A Bromley High alumna and former Head Girl found herself in this position in her 2022 A Levels.

In Conversation With Wimbledon High School alumna Sara Nathan

A conversation with Sara Nathan OBE, co-founder of charity Refugees at Home, a former TV producer and GDST Alumna of the Year 2022 finalist.

The Rules I live By with Grace Spence Green

A conversation with GDST Trailblazer of the Year 2022, Grace Spence Green, a junior doctor working to challenge the narratives surrounding disability, medicine and identity.

In Conversation With Professor Lorraine Whitmarsh MBE

Portsmouth High School alumna Professor Lorraine Whitmarsh talks to headteacher Jane Prescott as part of our In Conversation With series.

My favourite thing about working for NASA

Nottingham Girls’ High School Alumna Susie Allen-Sierpinski chatted with headteacher Julie Keller for the April 2023 instalment of our In Conversation With series.

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Talking Heads: Belvedere Academy

Julie Taylor, Principal of Belvedere Academy in Liverpool, tells us why she returned to the GDST after 15 years away.

A family of schools

23 independent schools and two academies in England and Wales