MEET THE TEAM

Helen is the Founder & Chief Cheerleader at RYTC and ESB. Following time spent working for Bill Kenwright in the West End and nationally recognized Salamander Theatre, RYTC was established 25 years ago to put young people and new talent front and centre.

Helen’s journey took her into Alternative Provision and The RYTC/Education Selection Box partnership was born. Her mission, for ALL, is to make learning fun and accessible, to encourage ambitious futures and to create professional opportunities across the creative arts.

Elora is a performer and tutor who received training at the London College of Music. Despite facing chronic health conditions, she has emerged as a passionate advocate for inclusivity within the performing arts. Introduced to theatre at a young age by her grandfather, Elora developed a love for various genres of dance, physical theatre, and singing, and eventually focused on musical theatre. She has achieved notable milestones, including touring with Josh Groban’s choir and obtaining certifications in Estill vocal training and Musical Theatre Performance (LLCM). Recently, Elora completed her BA in Musical Theatre. For more details about her experience, please visit her Spotlight profile: https://www.spotlight.com/9373-6728-5590.

Millie is a dynamic and passionate Partnerships Assistant Artistic Director at RYTC/ESB. Graduating with a History of Arts degree from Warwick University in 2021, she brings a wealth of knowledge and creativity to her role. Millie’s core passion lies in providing transformative art-based experiences that blend self-expression, mental health awareness, and therapeutic benefits for people of all ages. With a focus on sharing her creative skills and interests, she finds fulfillment in giving the public access to enriching art experiences. Millie’s dedication to bringing creativity and therapeutic benefits together makes her a valuable asset to the partnership.

Melanie is an architecture student from Caracas, Venezuela. She specializes in marketing, brand building, and social media management. She effectively manages social media channels to develop brands and closely collaborates with the publishing team. Melanie’s diverse skill set, coupled with her passion for continuous learning and proficiency in multiple languages, makes her an invaluable asset.

Oliver specializes in maths, physics and general science. He received a PGCE from Bangor University after graduating from St Andrews University with an Honours degree in Mathematics in 1993. he was a boarding house master and taught mathematics, physics, and drama at Cokethorpe School in Oxfordshire as well as running the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme there from 1995 till 1997, then retrained as an actor at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School from 1997 to 1999. Since then, he has been working as an actor and tutoring mathematics, physics and general science in London, Derbyshire, Canada and Warwickshire. Since the lockdown started his client base has expanded to include people from all round the globe online. He specializes in maths at all levels up to and beyond A level and all sciences at GCSE level. Most often he hears from parents “My son/daughter really enjoyed your lesson!” and recently a pupil was heard to exclaim “I like percentages” to which a worried parent responded, “Are you sure you’re my daughter?!”

Kefto is a Young Creative Professional currently based in Lagos, Nigeria, with 4 years of industry experience. He has worked for companies across various sectors, including tech, B2C businesses, and real estate. Kefto’s primary goal is to tell compelling stories through his designs while helping businesses achieve their objectives. Proficient in Adobe tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and Premiere Pro, he excels in graphic design, motion design, and video editing. With a degree in computer science, Kefto possesses a strong tech background and stays updated with the latest digital trends. His excellent communication skills enable him to understand client needs and deliver successful projects.

Chepkorir (Chep)  is a dedicated virtual assistant from Nairobi, Kenya. With expertise in research and writing, she creates engaging content for Education Selection Box and The Complete Works. She specializes in designing and editing children’s notebooks and optimizing their discoverability on Amazon KDP with Publisher Rocket. Additionally, she excels in project management, ensuring efficient task completion and providing administrative support. Outside work, she enjoys exploring Kenya’s scenic landscapes and discovering new culinary experiences.

Amanda is passionate about children and young people learning to read and write as she strongly believes it is a fundamental right for every child. Within her work, particularly over the last couple of years, she has encountered so many children and young people with low self esteem and anxieties that just need the correct support in learning to read and write. often it appears on the outside as negative and / or challenging behavior within school, but usually it’s really about low-esteem. She find it very frustrating that this is not being addressed early enough, or at all in some cases, in order to support children correctly. It has huge implications on the ongoing learning journey for a child or young person. We have the knowledge and the assistive technology to help support these students, and much of it is available free to schools and their families. Why don’t we use it more?

Will Barlowe is a university student studying international affairs and diplomacy, with a strong ambition to pursue a career in this field? Alongside his studies, he has been tutoring English and mathematics for several years, finding great joy in assisting students in honing their skills and achieving success. Additionally, Will actively contributes to the Education Selection Box by participating in an education-centered podcast, where he engages in conversations with students to review the services provided and gain insights from their experiences. For more information about Will, please visit his LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-barlowe-331198230.