Education and Teacher Training staff
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David Grist
Deputy Course Leader | Lecturer in education with specialism in primary music
A Birmingham primary teacher since 1991, including 7 years in primary headship, David brings his classroom and leadership experience to ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø. He specialises in Primary Music which he lectures in across PGCE and all BAQTS year groups. He also teaches on professional studies modules, and subject specialism modules. He has links...
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Eleanor Haslam
Senior Lecturer
Eleanor joined ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø in September 2024 as a Senior Lecturer in Primary Education. She teaches on both the BA (QTS) and PGCE courses. She is also a personal development tutor and university-based tutor for Associate Teachers on their school-based placements. Eleanor graduated from Newman University with a BA (Hons) degree and...
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Grant Huddleston
CoESW Project Lead for Professional Development, Senior Lecturer in Physical Education
Grant commenced employment at Birmingham City University in 2017 as the Senior Lecturer for Physical Education (PE), working across both primary and secondary education within the Department of Education. During that time, Grant wrote, taught, and lead the PE curriculum for the BA (QTS) Primary Education, PGCE Primary Education...
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Lindsay Hunter
Lecturer and Deputy Course Lead Early Childhood Studies
Lindsay has enjoyed a varied career, working with children and families in a range of roles. She has spent over a decade working in family support and early intervention and has an interest in empowering families, children and young people and promoting social justice. Her professional background also includes working within...
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Canis Kamran
Senior Lecturer in Primary and Early Years Education
Canis joined the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø team in September 2023. Prior to starting the role as senior lecturer, she worked as an Assistant Head teacher for several years where she worked across a range of schools as part of a multi academy trust. She has had experience of leading a range of subject areas and teams during her time as a school...
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Emma Kettle
PhD Student and Assistant Lecturer
Emma is a Graduate Research Teaching Assistant (GRTA) and PhD student in the School of Education. She has a background in primary education, having worked as a primary and special needs teacher, and SENCo. Her professional experience continues to inform her teaching and research, with a particular focus on inclusive education...
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Dr Louise Lambert
Associate Professor
Dr Lou Lambert has a background in schools’ education, initial teacher education and postgraduate education leadership. She is currently an Associate Professor at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø where she teaches, researches, and writes about pedagogical practices across educational sectors and the use of arts-based, participatory and creative...
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Liz Lawrence
Senior Lecturer in Primary Art and Design
Liz Lawrence is a senior lecturer in primary Art and Design education. She joined ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø in January 2017, having taught in primary schools across Birmingham prior to this. During her teaching career she was an Arts subject leader, English lead, curriculum development leader and deputy head teacher. She co-established an arts...
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Dr Zoe Lewis
Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood Education
Dr. Zoe Lewis is a Senior Lecturer in Early Years, teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the field of education. Zoe moved into higher education after teaching in early years classrooms and undertaking several leadership roles in schools. She has also worked with a voluntary organisation for over 20 years...
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Rhiannon Lockley
Foundation year Lecturer
Rhiannon’s primary focus as a lecturer is equality and widening participation. I believe access to education for all is essential for democracy and a healthy society. She grew up in the Black Country and studied in the West Midlands, graduating from Aston University in Psychology and Sociology in 2001 followed by an MA in...