The Constellation Group Team
Co-founder & MD
John
Milne
John was educated at Dartmouth College in the USA and pursued a 13-year career at a leading UK private school including positions as Preparatory School Headmaster and Director of External Relations. He also spent eight years as Headmaster of British and International schools in Manila, The Philippines.
Co-founder & Director
Samantha
Packer
After studying for a career in business, Samantha embarked on managing a property portfolio that supports educational opportunities in and around Bristol. Sam is the proprietor of several nurseries and educational businesses, she co-founded Constellation Group with John Milne in 2016.
Education Consultant
Lucy
Wayman
With over 25 years experience teaching and leading in schools, Lucy is fully dedicated to working with children of all ages, from nursery to university. She assesses children for specific learning difficulties, and provides specialist teaching plans and recommendations.
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MD of Academic Profiling Tests
Alastair
Montgomery
Alastair Montgomery has been involved at the highest levels of educational assessments since 2014. He was responsible for the launch of UKiset - assessing international students applying for UK Schools - in his role as a Director at Gabbitas. Alastair’s classroom practice was spent working with students with specific learning disabilities and SEND.
Principal - BTC and BIC Online
Chrisie
Nemenko
Chrisie is Principal of Bristol Tutorial College and BIC Online. She has worked in education in the UK since 2013 and now runs two Bristol-based colleges. Chrisie has held Management and Leadership roles in several companies since 1991. Chrisie has a deep knowledge of the the needs of students from a diverse range of backgrounds
Advisor
Mark
Curtis
Mark is an experienced Director and developmental training provider with a demonstrated history of working in the education across all phases. He is skilled in both Non-profit and Commercial Organisations. Mark’s particular passion is for curriculum innovation and support for social mobility through sustainable change.
