My journey, so far…

My journey began as a physical education teacher, graduating from St Mary’s University, Twickenham, in 2004. I enjoyed a career in schools as a Physical Education teacher, subject leader, school sport coordinator, dedicated PSHE teacher and mentor. After achieving a distinction in my MA on Educational Leadership and Change, my school-based experience inspired me to move into higher education, supporting new teachers in Physical Education in both primary and secondary schools. In 2016, I completed my Doctorate in Education (EdD) focusing on teacher professional knowledge in primary Physical Education. I have published extensively around this work since. I have undertaken various academic roles in higher education including co-faculty lead in education for research and knowledge exchange, joint leadership of the REF for the 2021 education submission and external examiner for three higher education institutions. I continue to support universities in preparing for the 2029 REF submission.

Today, I work with schools, charities, local and national organisations. supporting programme development and teacher education in Physical Education, physical activity and emotional wellbeing. I have worked with stormbreak CIO, University College London, Hampshire County Council, BBC Teach, Findel Education, PE Scholar and Oak National Academy, to design resources, deliver training and evaluate programmes that make a real difference for children, teachers and school leaders. I am currently a Senior Adviser for PE for Hampshire Children’s Services and a Senior Adviser and ITE Lead for the Association for Physical Education.

Alongside my consultancy work, I am a Visiting Associate Professor at the University of Gloucestershire, Hon. Secretary of the AIESEP Primary /Elementary PE Special Interest Group and an Associate Editor for Physical Education Sport Pedagogy - an international leading journal in the field of Physical Education.

At heart, I’m driven to support the teaching profession, ensuring every child feels the joy and confidence that movement brings — and believe that empowering teachers is the best way to make that happen.