Helen Allen joined Pitt House as Housemistress in September 2013 and was appointed Senior Housemistress in 2023. Previously, she spent four years as Deputy Head of the Senior School at Repton Dubai. An enthusiastic Design Technology teacher, Miss Allen has taught across the spectrum of State and Independent education both Internationally and in England.

Helen graduated from Brunel University and then worked in industry as a Design Project manager. Moving to education and a state school in inner-London, she enjoyed teaching across the Design Technology specialisms, followed by ten years at an independent co-ed school and then overseas at the GCC to be part of a vibrant team, setting up the first boarding school in the Middle East; developing pastoral care from its foundation.

When not on duty Miss Allen will be found walking her dog, enjoying the gym or having a wonderful experience of fine dining at many of the local restaurants, along with a passion for travel.

Louise Maddison joined Wycombe Abbey as Deputy Housemistress and Teacher of Drama in September 2022. Prior to this, she spent three years teaching English and Drama, having completed her PGCE at the University of Buckingham.

Louise graduated from The Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts in 2015 and worked as an actor and vocalist across theatre productions in the UK and China. Having found an enthusiasm for working with young people through directing youth theatre, she decided to make the move to a career in education. Since then, Louise has relished the chance to help pupils embrace their individual interests and works to create a warm and welcoming environment within the boarding house.

In her spare time, Louise can often be found strolling around the Chilterns or at the theatre. She lives with her husband Simon and beloved dog Arnold, both of whom are also valued members of the Pitt team.