The Team
Who We Are













Claire Imhasly
Facilitator & Director
Safeguarding Lead
Claire is a parent, home educator and teacher of more than 20 years, and the founder of The Meadow. Reimagining education has been a lifelong passion of hers, pushing the creative boundaries for 20 years within the system and for the last decade from outside. She believes in a vision where young people are celebrated, respected and free to develop their authentic selves. Having created a self-directed education with her own daughters, she's dedicated to growing a community where autonomous learners can thrive and develop together. Claire is often outdoors, inspired by wild places and wilder swimming. She loves to read, write and take photographs and is committed to lifelong learning.

Victoria Delgado Scott
Tuesday Facilitator
Hola I'm Victoria, I'm a parent and have been a home educator for over 13 years now! I'm passionate about education for social change. I approach the world with curiosity, creativity and compassion. My favourite things to do are drawing, photography, singing and dancing. You'll most often find me outdoors exploring with our dogs (I love animals!), open water swimming or camping. I have a background in Womenswear Fashion Design and production. I am Spanish and English and have worked and lived in Spain, Italy and England. I am a fluent Spanish & English speaker. I enjoy exploring new languages and cultures through my love for cooking and baking.


Bon O'Hara
Monday and Thursday Facilitator
Bon is a proudly neurodivergent home-educating parent, trained primary teacher, experienced Youth Worker, Community Building trainer and facilitator, and Level 3 Forest School Practitioner.
Dean Broderick
Monday and Tuesday Facilitator
I am an artist, painter, geometer, musician, composer, director of the charity Shirikiana.
I am a father to two daughters and the founder of several small education projects.
I have travelled a great deal in Africa, the Far East and Brazil.
I recommend placing Music and the Creative Arts at the core of the curriculum.
I have expertise in teaching Numeracy to students who fear or dislike maths.


Jessie Kazak
Operations Director
Facilitator
Jessie is a parent whose enthusiastic support has evolved into a busy role supporting The Meadow in all operations, funding and finance areas. She is an unschooling mum of 2 and is dedicated to finding alternative ways for her family to thrive outside of the mainstream. Her background is in large scale events for non-profits but moving to Somerset has refocused her heart on supporting and developing community projects and relationships. Outside of The Meadow, Jessie is studying naturopathic medicine or hanging out in
Jen Davies
Thursday Facilitator
Hi I’m Jen! I love being outside, dogs, running, cycling, triathlon, paddleboarding and camping. I’ve got four dogs and they all have different hobbies too. I’ve been running my own child-lead outdoor set up for six years and I absolutely love it. I’m super excited about joining The Meadow.
