Stemsphere Education LTD is a science communication, STEM education, and consultancy organisation.
Our mission is to “Ignite curiosity, grow confidence, and create opportunity through high-quality, engaging STEM experiences. We aim to inspire learning, connect communities, and shape future pathways”
Our Team
Mhairi Mitchison
BSc, MSc, PGCE, QTS, MInstP, Ogden Trust Senior Teacher Fellow
Physics Specialist Educator | Ex-Senior Engineer | STEM Curriculum & Quality Leader | Ogden Senior Teacher Fellow | Founder – Fylde Coast Physics | Bridging Education, Industry & Training
Mhairi blends advanced photonics engineering with award-winning physics education, combining deep technical expertise and visionary STEM leadership. She empowers students and educators alike to turn science into opportunity and classrooms into launchpads for future innovators. Through strong industry partnerships and dynamic outreach, Mhairi is committed to inspiring and shaping the next generation of STEM talent. Driven by impact and vision, she leads with passion to connect education, industry, and community for lasting change.
Rachel Bashforth
MChem, QTS
Chemistry Specialist | Researcher & Published Author | Outdoor STEM Communicator | MChem + QTS | Space advocate | Catalyst for Curiosity & Critical Thinking
Rachel is a dynamic STEM educator with a rare talent for making complex concepts clear, exciting, and accessible. Her teaching blends deep subject knowledge with creativity, humour, and inclusive practice — inspiring thousands of learners and educators across the North West. Reflective, ambitious, and endlessly engaging, Rachel turns every session into an unforgettable scientific journey.
Nathan Daws
HND
‘The Tech Guy’ – Electrical / Electronic Engineer with decades of experience creating and designing bespoke equipment for the educational sector.
Apprentice-trained with an HND in Electronic Engineering, Nathan is also a published aviation photographer and former aerospace engineer who merges precision with creativity.
From CAD design to coding, he crafts bespoke solutions across electronics, engineering, and education — whatever the challenge, he builds it.
Whether capturing low-level jets in LFA17 or designing from the ground up, Nathan delivers exceptional results with ingenuity, skill, and style.
Mhairi, Rachel, and Nathan have collaborated for over 15 years, bringing together more than 40 years of combined teaching experience alongside over a decade of expertise in the STEM industry.