About the Education Team
Ann Todd , Education Manager
Ann has always been passionate about Learning, teaching both in the UK and abroad. History and Architecture were always favourite subjects, and in 1995 she was able to employ her skills and interests to become involved in Heritage Education.
Working firstly at the Tower of London, then, as London Region Education officer at English Heritage, she has worked to provide guidance and to facilitate projects, both at sites and in the wider historic built environment. In 2002 Ann became English Heritage’s Head of Education. She is delighted to now take over the post of Heritage Open Days Education Manager for the Civic Trust.
Ann believes that HODs are a marvellous opportunity to encourage young people to develop enthusiasm for our heritage. HODs allows them the chance to engage with their own neighbourhoods, enabling them to discover how relevant and important their environment is in their lives and why it is worth celebrating and preserving .
Yael Altman, Education Co-ordinator
Yael started in heritage education as a volunteer at The Holocaust Museum, Argentina where she guided school visits. She continued her career in London working in the field of community education. After graduating from London Metropolitan University with a B.Sc. (Hons) in Restoration/Conservation she worked as an Education Intern for the British Postal Museum & Archives where she developed various educational resources. She is currently studying towards an MA in Education & Professional Studies at King’s College, London.
Yael has always been interested in heritage and education, and living in London has provided her with the opportunity to explore different kinds of trends and approaches. A particular interest of hers is the representation and participation of ethnic minorities in heritage education.
