This week’s movers and shakers include an American football referee, a bearded dragon owner and a collector of rare 1980s vintage fragrances. This column is our regular guide to who is moving where in the schools community. We are keen to hear about appointments at a senior level. Please send submissions for this section to news@schoolsweek.co.uk with ‘Movers and shakers’ in the subject line. Sue Robb Best start in life champion, Department for Education Start date: February Previous role: Chief children’s officer, Goodstart Early Learning in Australia Interesting fact: Sue spent 14 years as a teacher, including three years at the British School, Athens, and six years as early years and infant lead at the British School in Manila, Philippines. Reza Schwitzer Principal consultant, Avencera Start date: April Current role: Director of assessment reform, AQA Interesting fact: When Gavin Williamson became education secretary, he walked into Sanctuary Buildings perhaps expecting a royal welcome. Instead, he caught Reza and the rest of the delivery unit sneaking out of the seventh floor in full PE kit. Ben Gadsby Interim head of policy and external affairs, Skills Builder UK Start date: February Current role: Head of policy and research, Impetus Interesting fact: At weekends, Ben referees American football games. A career highlight was the 2023 European U17 girls’ final, which saw Great Britain beat Italy. Grace Healy Director of education, Chartered College of Teaching Start date: April Current role: Education director (secondary), David Ross Education Trust Interesting fact: Grace became unusually familiar with some of London’s rooftops, from King’s College London to Trellick Tower, while looking after weather equipment as a research assistant. Kelly-Leigh Kulyk Headteacher, Gloucestershire Academy for Inspirational Learning Start date: April Current role: Headteacher, High Point Academy Interesting fact: Kelly-Leigh loves animals. She has an animal room in her home which houses a chameleon, gecko, bearded dragon, axolotl, fish and a tortoise. Adam Wynne Director of strategy, policy and governance, Camden Learning Start date: January Previous role: Policy lead, Cabinet Office and Department for Education Interesting fact: Adam has a collection of rare 1980s vintage fragrances. He apologises in advance for over-spraying these. Karl Edwards Chief operating officer, Nottingham Forest Community Trust Start date: February Current role: Managing director, ImpactEd Evaluation Interesting fact: Karl started his career as a science teacher at Djanogly City Academy in Nottingham and is excited to be getting back to having an impact locally.