I am a University Lecturer in the School of Education, having joined the University of Glasgow in August 2004 from a professional background in primary education.  I gained my Undergraduate MA(Hons) Degree in Geography and my MEd (distinction) from Glasgow University. I also have my PGDE Primary (distinction) qualification and have undertaken study abroad in Boston, USA.

I teach on a range of theoretical, disciplinary and inter-disciplinary courses on the undergraduate MEduc and the postgraduate PGDE Primary Education programmes.  I contribute to the Masters in Museum Education and the Education in Museums and Heritage (International) programmes and I supervise a wide range of MEduc and MEd dissertations. My specialist areas of interest here include Inclusive Education, Environmental Education, Primary Mathematics and Museum and Heritage Education.

I am passionate about social justice, sustainability and pedagogies that value harmonising and taking care of people, place and the environment/nature.  I am a school expereince tutor and have worked extensively with school partners and university colleagues to mentor students on placement for their teaching qualification. I am an Advisor of Studies  - this academic year for our MEduc Year 1 students.

I am affiliated with the School of Education Pedagogy, Praxis and Faith Research and Teaching Group. My research interests include:

Faith-based religious education and ethos with particular focus on the Jesuits and the Ignatian paradigm;sustainability and nature-based/outdoor/environmental education; heritage and culture; inter-disciplinary approaches blending primary maths and the environment; teacher education.

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ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL BODY MEMBERSHIP

Member of the General Teaching Council of Scotland (GTCS)

Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

Member of the St Andrew's Foundation