Meet The Team
Carol J. Scott
Co-Founder & Managing Director
Carol is an experienced educational leader with over 30 years of experience in UK and international education. Holding an MA, BA (Hons) and an National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH), she has successfully led schools, leadership programmes, and professional learning initiatives. Carol is passionate about developing educators and school leaders through evidence-informed practice, coaching, and strategic improvement. Her expertise lies in driving teaching excellence, strengthening leadership capacity, and helping schools create sustainable cultures that improve outcomes for students and staff.
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Lyndel Christensen
Co-Founder & Director of Operations
Lyndel is an experienced educator, operations and human resources professional with extensive expertise in education, organisational development, and strategic transformation. She has led HR, operational, and workforce initiatives across diverse international education settings. Her strengths include people management, organisational effectiveness, and change leadership. Lyndel works closely with educational, government and military organisations to develop efficient systems, strengthen team performance, and support sustainable growth. She is committed to helping institutions build strong foundations that enable innovation, improvement, and long-term success.
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Malcolm McDonald
Senior Education Consultant - Curriculum
Malcolm is a highly experienced educational consultant with senior leadership experience across the Middle East, South East Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. He specialises in school improvement, curriculum development, leadership coaching, and strategic planning. Throughout his career, he has supported schools and leaders in improving teaching quality, learning outcomes, and organisational performance. Malcolm brings a practical and collaborative approach to educational improvement, helping schools navigate change, build leadership capacity, and achieve their strategic priorities.
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Linda Potticary
Senior Education Consultant - Leadership
Linda is an experienced educational leader, coach, and mentor with expertise across both primary and secondary education sectors. She has held senior leadership positions in the UK, Spain, and Africa, supporting school improvement and leadership development initiatives. Linda is passionate about coaching and mentoring middle and senior leaders, helping them strengthen their skills and confidence. Her collaborative approach supports educators in achieving professional growth, improving organisational effectiveness, and creating positive outcomes for students, staff, and school communities.
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OUR MISSION IS TO
The Leading Learning Gateway believe that regardless of where you are in the world, as teachers we share common core values. We must give our best to enable students to become their best. Our mission is to provide a central hub where you can find simple, accessible, effective and affordable online resources and programmes. A place where you can build confidence in developing your core teaching skills – all which will have a lasting impact on your learning communities.
WHO WE ARE
In May 2018 the Leading Learning Group was formed by a group of friends who met on the international circuit. As passionate educators we wanted to create a training and consultancy company with a difference. We have walked the talk and know first-hand what teachers, senior leaders and education institutions need to be successful.
WHY CHOOSE US
Not only are we experienced education professionals, we have worked around the world and identified there is a need to consolidate teaching practices to ensure improved pedagogy as well as quality teaching and learning. We have a deep understanding of the key challenges that schools and educationalists face internationally, and we are passionate about improving educational attainment.
Our training modules are specific to the needs of what makes a 'good' teacher and 'facilitator'. We provide practical and purposeful quality assured training and resources.
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