We connect school leaders, policy-makers, and organisations with an elite network of serving practitioners and leading university academics.
What makes Koinonia Educational different? We are a curated, not-for-profit collective of serving secondary school headteachers, current policy-makers, and leading university professors.
We provide relevant, actionable insights from living the daily challenges of the global education sector. We deliver expert-led public speaking, bespoke research, and executive coaching grounded in current reality, not outdated models.
Our work arose from the Koinonia Schools’ Project, a collaboration of primary, secondary, and international schools. Led by Simon Uttley and based on research-informed practice, this ground-breaking partnership with St. Mary’s University, Twickenham, set a new standard. This reflective, conference-based approach, now in its tenth year, is supported by KE Partners from universities in the UK, US, Poland, Ukraine, and beyond.
At Koinonia Educational, our mission is to gather the best speakers, practitioners, researchers, and coaches for the benefit of the broader education community. As a not-for-profit, we value collaboration, integrity, cultural responsiveness, and a passion for lifelong learning. We are committed to empowering educators and institutions worldwide to thrive and make a lasting impact.
Meet our Director, Simon Uttley. As a serving secondary school Headteacher, Professor of Education at the University of Notre Dame (USA), and Honorary Professor at St Mary’s University, London, his work is at the intersection of practice and academia.
Tailored solutions for educational leaders, delivered by current experts.
Inspiring keynotes, workshops, and seminars from active leaders sharing proven, practical strategies.
Confidential, one-to-one coaching for senior leaders, delivered by experienced and qualified peers.
Custom research solutions from practitioners and academics that deliver actionable, institution-specific insights.
Curated, high-quality resources and expert guidance to support teaching, learning, and policy.
Read the latest analysis and reflections from our Director and network of practitioners.
Welcome to the Koinonia Educational (KE) Resource Area. Here, you can access action research and curated educational papers from the KE Partners stable and beyond. Our goal is to support school leaders with high-quality thinking on leadership, faith-based education, and societal challenges.
Simon reflects on the enduring magic of the school Nativity Play The school nativity play occupies a special place in British cultural memory. For generations
Tom Sherrington has transformed classroom questioning through his advocacy of ‘cold calling’—a simple yet powerful technique that challenges traditional hands-up culture. Universal Participation Cold calling
Simon reflects on Tom Sherrington’s Instructional Coaching: A Practical Revolution Tom Sherrington has transformed how we think about teacher development in British schools. His approach
Whether you are looking for bespoke leadership consultancy, policy guidance, or further insights into our action research, we are here to support you. Please fill out the form below to discuss how Koinonia Educational can empower your institution.
