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Habs Aspire is a collaborative project between The Haberdashers' Company and the Haberdasher family of schools. The Company's Head of Schools' Projects works closely with Aspire Coordinators from each school group. Aspire Coordinators oversee student engagement, onboarding and support to participate in Habs Aspire, as well as local community mentor recruitment. The Head of Schools' Projects focuses on central mentor recruitment and project infrastructure.
Camille joined the Haberdashers’ Academies Trust South central team in September 2024, bringing experience from her previous role at Tower Hamlets Council. With over 15 years as a Career Guidance Professional in education and more than 20 years working with young people, she possesses a deep commitment to young people’s growth and potential. Her diverse background also includes work with youth-focused programmes including Camp America.
Camille holds a Postgraduate Qualification in Careers Guidance, as well as degrees in Digital Photography and Psychology, both areas of interest for her. A lifelong resident of South East London, she also volunteers on a local Community Advisory Board.
Catherine is an experienced sociology teacher who has worked in a diverse range of school environments across all key stages, in both pastoral and academic leadership roles. She has been a part of Haberdashers’ Academies Trust South team since June 2023 where she joined as Head of Year 12 and Social Action Champion at Hatcham College, before transitioning to the Central Trust team in December 2024 to take on the ASPIRE co-ordinator role setting up the Habs Aspire initiative across the four secondary schools in our Trust.
Catherine holds a PGCE in Secondary Social Sciences as well as a degree in Sociology and has a keen interest in social justice issues and raising aspirations. Having completed her National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership, she brings her sixth-form specialist teaching and leadership experience to the role and is committed to ensuring that the young people across our Trust have access to quality mentoring that inspires and supports their growth.
Naomi is Head of Schools' Projects at Haberdashers' Hall where she works on the wider Haberdashers' Advantage programme, including Habs Aspire. She has a background as a teacher and in education charities, leading mentoring programmes and careers workshops for children and young people.
She also holds an MA in Sociology in which she particularly focused on social research for social change and sociology of education, driven by a passion for combatting education inequality and supporting all young people to thrive.
