Alan Kinder
New GA Chief Executive
The Trustees of the Geographical Association are delighted to announce the appointment of Alan Kinder to the post of GA Chief Executive effective from 1 September 2012.
From a strong field of applicants representing a range of educational, commercial and third sector backgrounds, a small number of impressive candidates were invited to take part in a rigorous two-day selection process at the GA's offices in Sheffield over 17-18 May.
Although the final decision was a very close one, at the end of this process the selection panel was unanimous in its choice of Alan Kinder as the next GA Chief Executive.
The GA's Trustees and staff are very much looking forward to working with Alan.
About Alan
Alan has worked in geographical education for more than twenty years, as a geography teacher, curriculum leader, field studies officer, adviser, PGCE tutor and consultant.
Key achievements include his work on the national curriculum, as an assessment project co-ordinator for the Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency (QCDA) and as a regional subject adviser for the Centre for British Teachers (CfBT) project to support the implementation of a new Key Stage 3 curriculum in England.
Alan is a long-standing member of the Geographical Association. He served on the GA's Secondary Phase Committee between 1998 and 2008 (and as Co-Chair 2005-8) and chaired the Education Committee from 2009-12. Alan has also written or contributed to a wide range of articles, CPD courses, text books and web-materials for the GA and many other organisations.
Speaking about his appointment as the next GA Chief Executive Alan said:
"The Geographical Association is at an incredibly exciting stage in its development. With a new national curriculum looming, the GA is uniquely well placed to provide the support, advice and guidance needed by our members, other organisations and the government itself.
"After many years as a GA member and volunteer, it is an absolute pleasure and privilege - as well as an enormous responsibility - to be invited to succeed David Lambert as Chief Executive. I very much look forward to meeting and working with you all in the coming months and years."
Download Alan's full biography to find out more. You can also contact him directly at akinder@geography.org.uk.
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5 Comments
Mel Norman
GA Member
12:01 - 23/05/12
Well done Alan, this is excellent news. I know you will do a brilliant job for the GA. David's term of office resulted in a big step forward for the GA nationally and I am sure you will continue the work that David initiated in raising the profile of the GA and informing the continuing national debate with regard to the status of geography in schools. I look forward to continuing to work with you.
Mel Norman
Sarah Montanheiro
Guest
12:11 - 23/05/12
This is wonderful news! the geography department here at Shoreham Academy (where Alan currently works) are EXTREMELY proud of him and wish him all the best in his new role (we are also expecting fots of free resources!!)
Stephen Schwab
Guest
14:43 - 23/05/12
Bold move v positive.
Happy for you Alan ,deserved for you, will be great for the GA.
good beans.
Kevin Cook
Guest
10:23 - 04/06/12
On behalf of members of the International Special interest Group, can I offer my congratulations. Alan's appointment is excellent news and the GA will be in very good hands in the years to come.
Mark J Higginbottom
GA Member
10:21 - 04/09/12
Congratulations Alan, It is good to know that the GA will continue to develop whilst maintaining its national and international standing with you as Chief Executive. An exciting time for the GA, geographers and young people alike, I know you will continue the work to ensure the geography community goes from strength to strength and more young people engage with geography.
Regards
Mark
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