Primary Education (QTS)

'Open Spaces, Open Minds' is my favourite Roehampton motto because we are an open-minded, diverse and welcoming community of educators, and the university's campus, colleges, and community all support this. The thing that I enjoy about my job is that no two days are ever the same. Working with teachers, schools and students is all about one thing - making the educational experience and life-chances better for all children. They are the future and we are the custodians of the present so that what they inherit can be even better. My research foci are pupils' understanding of their home and their locality. I love a building, a park as well as a forest. I am also the Chair of the Early Years and Primary Committee of the Geographical Association. I taught in schools in London and in my hometown of Bolton. I'm a walker and cyclist.

 I completed a PGCE in 2007 then worked as a class teacher in south London. During that time, I also had the opportunity to take on a number of other rewarding roles, such as CPD Leader, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Year Group Leader, and mentor to NQTs and student-teachers. In my third year as a teacher, I started on a part-time MA in Mathematics Education at King’s College London, which reinforced my growing belief in the link between theory and practice. My favourite part of my job is supporting students to develop the key skills, knowledge, and confidence that they need in order to become great teachers. My research interests are children’s development of proportional reasoning and teachers’ mathematical knowledge for teaching.

I have been teaching here for four years and my favourite thing about the university is working with a staff team that supports and prioritises the wellbeing and development of students. As a senior lecturer I enjoy meeting a variety of students who have made a life affirming, and in some cases, life altering decision to pursue a career in teaching. There is nothing more inspiring then to be part of that story.

I am interested in computing education in primary settings and building confidence in teaching all elements of the computing curriculum. Ensuring practice and pedagogy that intersects with the identities and experiences of all learners. Computing creativity for everyone!