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#25 - Melvyn Roffe, Executive Head of Haberdashers’ Monmouth Schools
Welcome back to Destination Education! I’m your host, Ruth Benny, and today we are joined by a true titan of the UK independent sector. Melvyn Roffe is the Executive Principal of Haberdashers’ Monmouth Schools, having...
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#24 - Dr Aaron Baumgartner, Head of Elementary American International School Hong Kong
Welcome to Destination Education! I’m your host, Ruth Benny, and today we are exploring the heart of international education in the high-stakes, high-pressure environment of Hong Kong. However, our guest today...
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#23 - Jonathan Marchant, Head Snr School Epsom College Malaysia
Welcome back to Destination Education! I’m your host, Ruth Benny, and today we are joined by a guest who brings a fascinating "full circle" perspective to the world of international schooling. Jonathan Marchant, Head...
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#22 - Barnaby Lenon, CBE, Dean of Education, University of Buckingham
Welcome back to Destination Education UK! I'm your host, Ruth Benny, and today we have a real heavyweight guest from the world of British education. Barnaby Lenon, CBE, is the former Headmaster of Harrow School, where...
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#21 Michael John Smith - Head of Lime House School
Ruth Benny, host of the Destination Education UK podcast, speaks with Michael John Smith, Head of Limehouse School, about his wide-ranging career in education, the modern challenges of parenting teenagers, and the...
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#20 Charles Bailey, Head of Worksop College and Ranby House
In this insightful episode of Destination Education UK, host Ruth Benny speaks with Charles Bailey, Headmaster of Worksop College, about his journey, the changing landscape of independent education, and his new vision...
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#19 Teresa Song - Founder of Nova Scholar
In this episode, Ruth Benny sits down with Teresa Song, founder of Nova Scholars, to explore how parents and students can think more strategically about higher education, university admissions, and long-term...
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#18 Lindi Smith, Head of Admissions LVS Ascot
Welcome to Destination Education UK, in this insightful conversation, Ruth Benny speaks with Lindi Smith, Head of Admissions and Administration at LVS Ascot, discusses the current trends and challenges in school...
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#17 Tom Webley, Director of Sport Wells Cathedral School
Welcome back to the Destination Education Podcast, in this conversation, Ruth Benny is joined by Director of Sport at Wells Cathedral, Tom Webley. Tom shares his journey from aspiring professional cricketer to...
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#16 2025 Recap - Celebration of Conversations
In this reflective episode of Destination Education UK, Ruth Benny summarizes key themes from conversations with educators and thinkers over the past six months. The discussion emphasizes the importance of future...
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#15 Marina Gardiner Legge, Head of Oxford High School GDST
In this episode of Destination Education UK with Ruth Benny, we sit down with Marina Gardiner Legge, Head of Oxford High School GDST, shares her insights on girls' education, the importance of resilience and rebellion...
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#14 Jonathan Besley, Head of Brighton College Prep Handcross
In this episode of Destination Education UK with Ruth Benny, we sit down with Jonathan Besley, Headmaster of the newly rebranded Brighton College Prep Handcross—formerly Handcross Park. Jonathan joins us fresh from a...
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