The Team

Who We Are

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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.

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.

Sonja Burniston

Monday & Thursday Facilitator

Hello, I'm Sonja. I'm really looking forward to getting to know everyone and finding out about the things that light you up. I have 10 years of experience working as a facilitator in different settings, most recently running printmaking workshops for adults. I am a mural painter, print-maker and illustrator. I love big ideas and ambitious projects and hope to support you in getting the things that exist inside your mind, out into the world. My personal interests are textiles, picture books/book making, creative writing and group singing.