Meet the Satori Education team
Joe Basketts
CEO
With a career spanning over two decades across both education and technology, Joe leads Satori Education with a passion for innovation and genuine digital transformation. Uniquely, he combines deep teaching and leadership experience in the education sector with learning related roles in the technology industry, where he’s contributed to the development of tools and platforms that enhance teaching and learning.
As the founder of two companies, Joe brings entrepreneurial insight and a practical approach to edtech, ensuring that Satori’s strategies are both forward-thinking and grounded in real-world application. He works with senior leaders within education and business settings to create sustainable technology strategies that transform learning and streamline operations.
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Mogdam Osman
Technical Director
As Satori’s Technical Director, Mogdam brings a powerful blend of advanced technical expertise and a passion for educational impact. With a Master’s in Advanced Computer Science from Keele University, Mogdam is an experienced software developer and Director at Satori and its parent company GivEducation, where he has led edtech projects that drive meaningful change in learning environments.
His background combines a thorough understanding of educational needs with the skills to develop and implement technology solutions that are both effective and accessible. Mogdam’s approach ensures that Satori’s technology offerings are built with educators and students in mind, empowering schools and training organisations to harness digital tools that truly enhance teaching and learning outcomes.
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Alex Fisher
Educational Consultant
Alex Fisher is a seasoned educator and eLearning designer with over seven years of experience in teaching, curriculum leadership, and digital learning development. Driven by a passion for using technology to revolutionise education, Alex has developed expertise ranging from classroom teaching to eLearning design to enhance teaching, support staff wellbeing, and streamline school operations.
He has led projects incorporating AI technologies to create efficient, impactful learning solutions. Alex brings a strong understanding of both pedagogical principles and cutting-edge technology, making him a valuable resource for educational institutions seeking practical, research-backed tech integration.
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Holly Fearn
Marketing Manager & Graphic Designer
Holly is a creative marketing manager with a strong background in digital design and strategic campaign execution. She combines her experience in content creation and social media engagement to build impactful campaigns that resonate with education professionals and school leaders.
Holly is skilled at aligning visual design with educational goals, bringing a collaborative approach to each project she undertakes.
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Rachel Tilden-Walker
Associate Consultant
Rachel has extensive experience in both leading and guiding schools through successful edtech implementation and professional development programmes. A highly experienced headteacher and educational consultant, she excels at both helping institutions get the most out of existing resources and adopting new technologies that streamline teaching and support student growth.
Rachel’s expertise is invaluable for schools and businesses looking to implement training solutions that are both practical and sustainable, ensuring that new tools and approaches have a lasting, positive impact.
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Sally Tippett
Associate Consultant
Sally brings over 20 years of experience in educational leadership, driving meaningful change across schools, local authorities, and trusts. Known for her strategic vision, she excels at aligning technology with teaching goals, enhancing learning outcomes, and reducing workloads.
With a background in teaching and local authority leadership, Sally supports schools in navigating complex projects, from digital transformation to teacher development.
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Dr David Whyley
Associate Consultant
David is an internationally respected educationalist with a wealth of edtech experience. He is a former headteacher and leader of an award-winning city-wide e-Learning team. He is able to bring his understanding of the key factors of successful edtech implementation to support the needs of schools and school leaders.
David has contributed to the writing and development of a number of frameworks, including the NAACE Edtech Review Framework (ERF) and the ADOPT framework for Online Learning. He was a senior consultant with the DfE Ed Tech Demonstrator programme.
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David Fairbairn-Day
Associate Consultant
David is a seasoned consultant with a robust track record in edtech strategy, safeguarding, and curriculum innovation. With his experience as a senior examiner and qualifications assessor, he brings a meticulous approach to developing digital capabilities that enhance teaching efficacy and learning security. His work with multi-academy trusts and large educational institutions ensures that solutions are practical, impactful, and future-ready. David’s expertise offers schools and corporate clients alike strategic support in shaping effective, data-driven training and edtech solutions.
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Phil Badham
Associate Consultant
Phil Badham is a passionate trainer, speaker, and consultant, dedicated to advancing effective technology use in education. With experience working internationally and partnering with organisations like Adobe, SMART, and the Royal Shakespeare Company, Phil delivers pioneering professional development rooted in evidence-based practices.
He covers a range of vital topics including AI in education, creative learning, digital strategy, and personalised digital assessment. Phil’s engaging, hands-on approach empowers educators and students alike, ensuring that technology adoption is impactful and inspiring.
