Julie Carson is Director of Education at Woodland Academy Trust, leading school improvement, curriculum development and digital transformation across five primary schools in Bexley and Kent. With more than 25 years’ experience in education, including 18 years in leadership roles such as headteacher, executive headteacher, and School Improvement Advisor, she has a strong commitment to inclusion and innovation.

Julie specialises in AI and Universal Design for Learning (UDL), developing a trustwide pedagogical framework that led to two schools being named an Apple Distinguished School and the trust becoming an Apple Regional Training Centre. She regularly contributes to national and international discussions on AI in education and digital equity.

Julie holds an MA (with distinction) in Educational Leadership and the NPQEL. She was awarded a Silver Award for Transformational Use of Digital Technology in the 2025 Pearson National Teaching Awards in recognition of her pioneering work, along with being named as Digital Leader in the Global EdTech Awards.