I have been working in education for over 30 years as a teacher in primary schools and university lecturer. I have taught in 3 universities and in primary schools in the UK and Thailand. I am passionate about social justice and inclusion and enjoy teaching students from range of backgrounds - especially as I was a 'first in family' myself.
I teach in ITE (Initial Teacher Education) and CYE (Children, Young People and Education).
In ITE I am lead for the 1st year professional studies module and EAL lead. I enjoy teaching student teachers and my input is primarily on inclusion; mental health; Early Years; disability; safeguarding and how children learn. As well as teaching, I mentor student teachers in school.
In CYE I am lead for the 3rd year module on critical debates in SEND.
In addition, I supervise PhD and EdD students.
Courses
- BA (QTS) Primary Education 5-11
- BA (QTS) Primary Education 3-7
- PGCE Primary and Secondary (SEND and Inclusion)
- BA Education, SEN and Mental Health
Modules
- QTS4007 Professional Studies Year 1
- QTS5001 Professional Studies Year 2
- QTS5004 Early Years
- QTS6001 Professional Studies Year 3
- QTS6005 Early Years Elective
- CYE6004 Critical Debates in SEND and Mental Health
I am currently undertaking research in:
- A longitudinal study of emerging teacher identity in undergraduate primary ITE students
- Mental health literacy and academic tutoring
- A sociolinguistic study of language use among charity leaders in relation to safeguarding
- A duoethnological study of a transwoman's journey through transition and the shared experience with their mother
Recent publications
I am lead for the School of Education, Language and Psychology Employer Forum liaising with a range of employers across our region. I am co-lead for learning and teaching in the School. I am equality, diversity and inclusion lead for the School.
I am a wellbeing champion.
