Pride & Progress

Pride & Progress was founded by

Dr Adam Brett and Jo Brassington

We are a podcast, platform, and community group amplifying the voices of LGBT+ educators and explore ways to collectively reimagine our educational spaces as more LGBT+ inclusive. Although the focus of our work is LGBT+ inclusion, we believe in a holisitc approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion so that every person in a school community can feel free to be themselves, feel safe, feel seen, feel supported, and feel like they belong.

Adam Brett - Find Out More

Dr Adam Brett he / him

Adam is a Lecturer and Researcher at the University of Derby with research interests including LGBT+, SEND, and diversity and inclusion. A secondary teacher and leader for 15 years, he now works on teacher training programmes with both primary and secondary trainees.

Jo Brassington - Find Out More

Jo Brassington they / them

Jo is an education facilitator, speaker, and author who works with schools, universities, and charities to support them to create spaces which are more equitable and inclusive for all people. They are also a PhD student researching LGBT+ networks in education.

Conversations with LGBT+ educators and allies, exploring ways to reimagine our educational spaces.

A handbook for teachers and leaders to help them create more inclusive educational spaces.

Amplifying the voices of LGBT+ educators, and sharing useful content or resources.

Community events and network groups for LGBT+ educators and allies to learn together.