Our Elective Team

Poppy Dundas, Head of Elective & Homeschooling

Poppy joined Keystone in January 2017 as the Office Manager before becoming one of our Client Managers. She is now Head of Elective and Homeschooling.

Poppy studied at Leeds University, graduating with a degree in History of Art in 2014. She previously worked as a teaching assistant at Thomas's Prep School in Fulham, helping her gain experience of the London education system.

Poppy heads up the homeschooling programmes at Keystone, looking after the students and co-ordinating timetables. She also is head of Keystone Elective, helping academic leaders at schools explore which Elective offerings might suit best and providing ongoing support once sessions begin. Alongside this, she runs our Revision Courses which take place throughout the year.

Holly Hewitt, Courses, Elective & Homeschooling Manager

Holly joined the Keystone Team as the Education Administrator in September 2022 and became our Courses, Elective & Homeschooling Manager in January 2024. She studied at Bristol University, graduating with a degree in Childhood Studies.

Holly’s degree allowed her to develop a holistic understanding of childhood, with a particular emphasis on Education and Psychology. Holly collaborates closely with Poppy, the Head of Elective & Homeschooling, to ensure effective delivery of our Courses, Elective and Homeschooling offerings. 

Jenny McGowan, Director, Asia

Jenny read Zoology at the University of Leeds and subsequently worked as a qualified science teacher for several years after completing a PGCE. To further her understanding of how children learn Jenny undertook a Masters in Child Development at the University of Oxford which led her to stay at Oxford and study for a PhD in Education.

Jenny became a Professional Keystone tutor in 2014 and has worked closely with many Keystone tutors in her role as Head of Science. She has developed lasting relationships with many families and has built a strong understanding of the UK education system and how best to support students through tutoring.

Jenny moved to Hong Kong in 2018 to head up the Keystone office there. Outside of the office Jenny loves to travel and aims to visit several new countries each year.

Ed Richardson, Managing Director

Ed read Zoology at St. Andrews University before completing a Secondary Science PGCE at Oxford University. He has since undertaken a Masters in Teaching and Learning at Oxford too. Prior to joining Keystone, he taught all three sciences to GCSE as well as A Level Biology at an outstanding state comprehensive academy in Oxfordshire.

Previously, Ed served as the Director of Education at Keystone, where he led the client management team, oversaw the tutor recruitment process, and was responsible for the professional development of Keystone's employed tutors. Now, as Keystone's Managing Director, he is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations and strategy of the company. 

Ed firmly believes that providing tutors with appropriate levels of training better equips them to support the individual needs of their students. He recognizes the value of educational literature and spends time researching current publications, particularly on the nature of personalised learning and its benefits for students of all abilities. Outside of Keystone, Ed is a Trustee for the Temple Grove Schools Trust and speaks on a variety of educational topics from 'The Importance of Parents in a Child's Attainment' to ‘The British Education System’.