Angela Browne (educator)
Angela Browne is a British educator, author, and equity strategist. She is the founder and director of Being Luminary, a consultancy that supports schools and organisations with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategy and leadership. Browne’s work focuses on ethical leadership, systemic equity, and wellbeing in education.
Career
Browne worked in English secondary education for almost two decades, including roles as head of English, senior leader, and headteacher. She served as principal of The Castle School in South Gloucestershire, which featured in the 2018 BBC Two documentary series School.[1][2]
Being Luminary
In 2018, Browne founded Being Luminary Ltd, an equity strategy consultancy offering leadership coaching, DEI audits, and professional learning for schools and international education organisations.[3] The company has collaborated with organisations including COBIS, FOBISIA, and BSME.[4][5][6]
Publications
Browne is the author of Lighting the Way: The Case for Ethical Leadership in Schools (Bloomsbury Education, 2020).[7] She contributed a chapter to 10% Braver: Inspiring Women to Lead Education (SAGE, 2019).[8] Browne is also developing a second book project, Re-Enchanted: How We Fell Out of Love with Equity Work and How to Fall Back In, exploring leadership and equity in education.[9]
Media and public speaking
Browne has spoken at national education events including the NAHT Inspiring Leadership Conference and the Church of England Foundation for Educational Leadership (CEFEL).[10][11] She delivered the TEDxNorwichED talk Creating Effective Schools that Nourish in 2018.[12] Browne has been interviewed by TES, Schools Week, and other publications, and has appeared on the podcasts What Works with Tara McMullin and LITerally with Lacey Sites.[13][14][15][16]
Recognition
Through Being Luminary, Browne has collaborated with Mission 44 on leadership and equity initiatives within education.[3] Her work with international school associations such as COBIS, BSME, and FOBISIA supports inclusive leadership development across global education networks.[4][6][5] She is affiliated with the Chartered College of Teaching and is a Council of International Schools accredited consultant.[17][18]
References
- ↑ "TV's School star: 'I'm worried I'm not the heroic headteacher viewers want'". The Telegraph. 13 November 2018.
- ↑ "BBC film crew to document England school funding crisis". The Guardian. 2 November 2018.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Being Luminary – Partner". Mission 44. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "COBIS Annual Conference Speakers". COBIS. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "FOBISIA Affiliate Members". FOBISIA. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "BSME Affiliate Directory". BSME. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
- ↑ Browne, Angela (2020). Lighting the Way: The Case for Ethical Leadership in Schools. Bloomsbury Education. ISBN 9781472972460. Search this book on
- ↑ Vivienne Porritt; Keziah Featherstone, eds. (2019). 10% Braver: Inspiring Women to Lead Education. SAGE. ISBN 9781526482921. Search this book on
- ↑ "Speaking and Writing – Angela Browne". Being Luminary. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
- ↑ "NAHT Inspiring Leadership Conference Speakers". NAHT. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
- ↑ "Dignity & Respect Podcast featuring Angela Browne". Church of England Foundation for Educational Leadership. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
- ↑ "TEDxNorwichED Speakers 2018". TEDxNorwichED. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
- ↑ "Being Black in Education Does Matter". TES. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
- ↑ "Lighting the Way by Angela Browne – Book Review". Schools Week. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
- ↑ "Embracing Your Whole Identity with Coach & Consultant Angela Browne". What Works Podcast. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
- ↑ "LITerally Podcast – Season featuring Angie Browne". A Lit Up Life. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
- ↑ "Chartered College of Teaching Webinar with Angela Browne". Chartered College of Teaching. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
- ↑ "Council of International Schools – Affiliated Consultant Profile: Angela Browne". Council of International Schools. 14 October 2024. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
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