Since completing my Art degree, I have worked in education, first as an art teacher and now as an Art and Design PGCE Course leader in the Institute of Education. I am a passionate advocate for the development of arts and culture.
Determined to improve the quality and access to the arts for all young people.
A champion for students, teachers and mentors alike, my leadership and commitment to arts and cultural education is of paramount importance to me.
Outside of education I engage in arts practice, pottery making and volunteering with local arts organisations through community led programmes
Professional memberships and activities
NSEAD National Society of Education Art and Design- Council Member
Stoke CEP-Stoke Cultural Education Partnership-Strategic Lead for CPD
STARTS-Staffordshire Teachers ARTS Network Lead
Local Authority Primary Governor, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire
Learning and Engagement Steering Panel for Artuk.org
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Academic qualifications
MA Education
PGCE Secondary Art and Design
Bachelor of Arts (B.A. Hons), 3D design (Metal and Jewellery)
Research interests
Gender participation gap in Art and Design
Collaborative working with Subject Mentors within ITE Ceramics in Education
Teaching
PGCE Secondary Art and Design
PGCE Primary- Art and Design
Aspiring leaders Primary Art and Design Module
Publications