who we are

Meet the ICA Professional Development Team

We are a passionate team of educators, curriculum developers, consultants and digital learning experts from around the world. With experience across early years, primary and middle years settings, our team brings diverse perspectives and shared commitment to learner-centred education.

Sharon West
Head of School Services
Sharon works with ICA schools in a variety of roles including mentoring, professional development and Recognition & Accreditation.
Clare Sutton
PD Services Manager
Clare specialises in organising in-person professional development events such as our Global Learn Connect and International Curriculum Conferences.
Jamie Fulcher
PD Hub Manager
Jamie works to develop and innovate e-learning solutions that make our professional development courses and platform experience engaging for all.
Ryan Lett
Training Coordinator
Ryan works with schools to identify professional learning needs and coordinate tailored course bookings that support teachers and leaders to improve student learning.
Shauna Butler O'Connor
Instructional Designer
Shauna designs online learning experiences using interactive, research-informed strategies that reflect how adults learn most effectively.

Our Aim

At the PD Hub, our aim is to improve learning by supporting teachers and leaders with high-quality, flexible professional development that makes a difference.
We believe great learning starts with great teaching—so our courses are designed to be accessible, practical, and relevant to educators working in diverse international contexts. All our content is grounded in three key principles:
  • Clear and purposeful: Each course is thoughtfully designed to unpack a specific topic or area of practice, with a clear learning journey from start to finish.
  • Engaging and user-friendly: Our visual design, structure, and pacing are built with busy educators in mind, making professional learning manageable and enjoyable.
  • Rooted in real practice: Every module connects theory to classroom practice, with tools and strategies you can use right away.
Hear from our community of educators

How the PD Hub Supports Schools

The ICA PD Hub has made the process of supporting new teachers smoother and more accessible. With free training on a wide range of topics—including curriculum-specific content and beyond—it offers valuable learning opportunities while streamlining professional development.
- Maria Koutsoupaki
IMYC Coordinator
The ICA PD Hub has had a significant impact at Greengates, enriching our teaching practices with practical, engaging resources. It fosters collaboration, strengthens pedagogy, and directly enhances student learning experiences in meaningful ways.
- Judy Dawson
IPC Coordinator
Beyond training, the PD Hub has icaPro, a treasure trove of high-quality resources that support our teachers in delivering engaging and impactful lessons. Additionally, it keeps us informed about upcoming ICA events, allowing us stay connected with the global ICA community.
- Isabelle julienne
IPC Learning Lead
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The PD Hub has been shortlisted!

We are so proud to be shortlisted for the BESA award! Thank you to everyone who has contributed to our platform!
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