David Wells

David’s teaching career began in 1985. At St John Houghton School in Ilkeston and was promoted as Head of Upper School, often working with the 14-16 year-olds who felt most demotivated. 

In 1990 David gained an M(Phil) degree from Nottingham University focusing on Effective Methods of Teacher In-service Training. The following years he worked in London for the Catholic Education Service providing in-service training opportunities for staff in Catholic schools.

In 1997, he represented the Bishop’s Conference at a meeting in Jacksonville, Florida. This led to other invitations and since then David has spoken at more than 500 conferences worldwide. In 2000 he scripted and presented the video series “You, Your Children and Their Catholic Faith” which sold widely throughout the English speaking Church.