About Us

Brighton & Hove Education Academy is a proudly independent training provider rooted in the vibrant educational community of Brighton. We specialise in Skills Bootcamps in Project Management, teacher-training pathways, and bespoke Corporate Programmes in coaching, mentoring, resilience and leadership. Our tutors draw on both cutting-edge academic research and extensive front-line business insight, ensuring every course is immediately relevant to the challenges professionals face today.

Meet the BHEA Core Team

Amir Bahrami - Director - Brighton and Hove Education Academy

Amir Bahrami

Director

Kevin Brady - Director - Brighton and Hove Education Academy

Kevin Brady

Director

Linda Pallien - Curriculum Lead - Brighton and Hove Education Academy

Linda Pallien

Programme Lead

Hanna Queldi-Brittan - Curriculum Lead - Brighton and Hove Education Academy

Hana Queldi-Brittan

Programme Lead

Leadership Team

Our leadership team combines more than three decades of experience across further, higher and international education with a strong track record in senior management and learning-and-development roles inside blue-chip corporates. These dual perspectives deep roots in Brighton & Hove’s education sector and first hand knowledge of corporate performance pressures allow us to bridge classroom theory with real-world execution. Whether you’re an aspiring project manager, a future-focused educator or an organisation seeking to empower its people, we’re committed to nurturing lifelong learning, igniting career progression and turning ambition into measurable results.

Our Core Values

1. Learner First Excellence

Every decision begins with the question, “What will help our learners thrive?” We design, deliver and refine each programme to give participants the highest quality experience and the strongest outcomes.

2. Real-World Relevance

We bridge academia and industry, blending evidence based teaching with insights earned in senior management and L&D roles. Our training is immediately applicable to the pressures and possibilities of modern workplaces.

3. Lifelong Growth Mind-Set

Skills, careers and industries evolve so should learning. We champion curiosity, reflection and continuous improvement for our learners, our partners and ourselves.

4. Inclusive Community

Brighton’s diversity is our strength. We cultivate respectful, supportive spaces where every voice is heard, differences are celebrated and collaboration flourishes.

5. Integrity & Accountability

We keep our promises, measure our impact and own our results. Transparency and ethical practice guide our relationships with learners, employers and the wider education sector.