MEET THE CHALK CREW

I think it’s about time we introduced ourselves.

Chalk is made up of a team of experienced, approachable, recruiters who are passionate about what they do.

We aren’t just the middleman (or woman); we care about making a difference and getting it right. It’s in our DNA. Here you can get a feel for our staff by day and, perhaps more interestingly, by night…

SU KINNEY

CHALK EDUCATION
MANAGING DIRECTOR

Obi the English
Bull Terrier

LOVES
Red Wine

Anything
Thai

Anywhere with
the Sun

NOW FOR THE
BORING STUFF

20 Years Experience
10 Years focusing on SEND Recruitment
BA (Hons) Public Policy & Management
Consultative, Competitive & Driven

SARAH HALLWORTH

Compliance &
Development Director

Twin mum & Britney the Boston Terrier

Elderflower
Gin Fizz

Everything but
Baked Beans

The Beach…
especially Talacre

NOW FOR THE
BORING STUFF

Over 10 Years Experience in SEND Recruitment
5 Years as SEND Teaching Assistant
BA (Hons) in Sociology
Dedicated, Supportive & Passionate

PAUL DOBINSON

FINANCE
DIRECTOR

Film and Gamer Geek

Guinness
Lover

Full English Breakfast

Live events
Music & Football

NOW FOR THE BORING STUFF

10 years’ experience in Business Development & Financial Management
BA (Hons) Business & Economics
Driven by exploring new opportunities

Georgia Street

Payroll & Billing Manager

Ginger cat
called Jasper

Sangria
of course

I love anything sweet!

Everywhere
that’s hot!

NOW FOR THE BORING STUFF

5 Years Recruitment Experience, Payroll,
Accounts & Compliance
Good Attention to Detail
Hardworking and Self-Motivated

OBI THE TERRIER

CHALK EDUCATION
CLIENT RELATIONS

A human
named Su

Where is my
water bowl?

ABSOLUTELY
EVERYTHING

The
Pub

NOW FOR MY EXPERIENCE

Bully running at inappropriate times
Flatulence at inappropriate times
Loves surfing
SLEEPING!

SHARON SHIPPAM

Executive Business Development Manager North West

Two Cats
Zorro & Socks

I still drink
WKD…

Everything but
Baked Beans

Everywhere!
I love to travel

NOW FOR THE BORING STUFF

15 Years Experience in Recruitment
Specialist in EY, Primary & SEN
Qualified Primary Teacher (PGCE)
Finds solutions, not excuses

VICKY WRIGHT

REGIONAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER MIDLANDS

Married with
Two Children

White Wine
and Coffee

There is too many, but I’ll go with Tapas!

The Coast and Countryside

NOW FOR THE BORING STUFF

18 Years Experience
Passionate about making a
difference to the life chance of children
Ambitious, Self-Motivated, Gets Jobs Done

JAS BRAR

REGIONAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER SOUTH

Labrador
Staffy Cross

Healthy
Shakes

Cookies
and Cakes

Nature
Lover

NOW FOR THE BORING STUFF

7 Years Experience in Education Recruitment
Experience in running Primary
& Secondary SEND Desk
Reliable, Honest & Trusted Recruiter

JEMMA HOWSON

Regional Business Development Manager North West

12 year old
Shih Tzu Gizmo

GOOD
Coffee

Anything
Thai

Travelling and Italy of course!

NOW FOR THE BORING STUFF

12 year’s Experience in Recruitment
Certified Team Teach Trainer
SEN Specialist 
High Expectations Around Customer Service 

LAUREN GREAVES

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER FOR
SHEFFIELD

ABSOLUTELY
love dogs!

Red Wine! Also run a gin distillery!

The good
old BBQ!

Nearly 40 Countries
& Counting

NOW FOR THE BORING STUFF

6 years experience in education recruitment
Honest and responsive 360 recruiter
Ba (Hons) Communication Studies
Volunteered within schools previously

DAN CLAYTON

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER FOR
Surrey & Hampshire

Arnie the
masculine Cavachon

Lager, Lager
and more Lager!

Pizza, Pizza
and more Pizza!

Anywhere
by the Sea

NOW FOR THE BORING STUFF

2 Years recruitment experience
15 years as a PE Teacher
Personal experience supporting SEND
Energetic, Ambitious & Reliable

Pav Rana

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER FOR
BERKSHIRE

Mother of 2 sassy daughters

ROSE SPRITZER!

A juicy cheese burger… yum!

The Maldives is my fav!

NOW FOR THE BORING STUFF

5 years’ experience in Secondary Education, more recently Primary and SEN Excellent at building long term relationships BA (Hons) in Criminology with Criminal Justice.

Sade Akintola

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER FOR
london

A French Bulldog Named Elvis… SOON!

Pink Gin or
Red Wine please!

Nothing beats a Sunday Roast

Ireland is my
spiritual home.

NOW FOR THE BORING STUFF

8 years in SEND recruitment BA In Modern History and Politics, Supportive, determined and passionate

Nicola Williams

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER FOR THE
NORTH WEST

Kiki the
Cocker Spaniel

White Wine
and Coffee

Anything
Thai

The Coast & Countryside

NOW FOR THE BORING STUFF

25 Years Experience in Education
14 Years as Head Teacher
Committed to improving
standards and life chances for all

Becky Ah Van

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER FOR THE
NORTH WEST

Boy mum & a 2 year old German Shepard

Love a
glass of red

Greek Food!

Balearic Islands

NOW FOR THE BORING STUFF

5 years recruitment experience
SEND recruitment specialist
Very proud SEND mum
BA Hon Interior Architecture

Wendy Rowell

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER FOR THE
NORTH WEST

ACTIVE 6 year old & Bob the Yorkie

Red Wine or
Black Coffee

Thai or a good Roast Dinner

Any of the Greek Islands

NOW FOR THE BORING STUFF

Over 12 years’ experience in Education Recruitment, specialising in Primary & SEND
Dedicated and Efficient
A known fixer, there’s a solution to everything!

EMMA GREENFIELD

Executive
candidate
manager

Two Cats
Leo & Lenny

GOOD
WINE!

Definitely not
BLUE CHEESE!

Nature! Flowers, birds, bees & sloths

NOW FOR THE BORING STUFF

25 Years Client Services Experience
3 Years of TA Experience
Big Team Player
Customer Focused & Tenacious

Rachel Cranfield

CANDIDATE MANAGER

Chalks Crazy
Cat Lady

Gin, Prosecco & a proper builders brew

INDIAN! Dhall, Pilau Rice & Nan

Anywhere
in Nature

NOW FOR THE BORING STUFF

30 years’ Experience of Working with Children/Young People with Complex Needs
Loyal & Hardworking
Methodical with an eye for detail

JESSICA PALMER

CANDIDATE MANAGER

One
Little Toddler

Loves
Prosecco

Cookies
and Cakes

Anywhere & Everywhere

NOW FOR THE BORING STUFF

7 Years Experience in Admin & Compliance
Worked within a legal department
Team Player & People Person
Self-Motivated & Driven

Shannon Crowther

Candidate Manager

Bella, 2-year-old American Bulldog

I love a good cocktail!

Pizza or Pasta, carbs all the way!

Wales for the views when hiking!

NOW FOR THE BORING STUFF

Level 3 NVQ Support Teaching & Learning
Master’s in Child & Adolescent Mental Health
1+ years’ in Education Recruitment
Experience inc TA & Nursery Practitioner