Simon Blower is a prominent educator and "edupreneur" dedicated to transforming literacy through technology. With over 15 years of experience in primary education, including roles as a teacher and Deputy Headteacher in North Yorkshire, Simon co-founded Pobble in 2013. The award-winning platform was designed to inspire young writers by giving their work a global audience and providing teachers with high-quality resources to reduce workload. 

As Pobble’s Head of Operations, Simon led the creation of Pobble 365, a daily resource used by millions of children worldwide. A graduate of Loughborough University, he is a frequent speaker on edtech and formative assessment. In 2024, his impact was recognized with a shortlisting for the BESA Inspirational Leader award.