Biography
Joined PESS as a lecturer in 2008. I have been course director for the part time Graduate Diploma/Maters in Dance, the Erasmus Mundus Master in Adapted Physical Activity (led by KU Leuven, Belgium) and the BSc Physical Education. I am co-founder and co-director of I-Play (adapted physical activity club for 5-21 years) My research interests include Social Justice pedagogies, pedagogical practices in dance through self-study and Adapted Physical ActivityResearch Interests
Areas if interest
Professional development, professional learning and Physical Education Teacher Education Self-Study.
Pre-service physical education teachers and children with disabilities.
Research groups:
PESS Sport Pedagogy
Physical Education, Physical Activity and Youth Sport (PEPAYS Ireland)
Professional Activities
Committee
- 2015 International Association of Physical Education in Higher Education (AIESEP),
- 2014 Physical Education Physical Activity and Youth Sport (PEPAYS Ireland),
- 2014 Arts Council of Ireland ,
- 2004 Dance North West -– Board member ,
- 1997 Lisa Ullman Travelling Scholarship Fund ,
- 1987 National Dance Teachers Association (UK) ,
- Standing Committee on Dance in Higher Education ,
Employment
- 2002 University of Leeds - Lecturer
- 1999 University of Birmingham UK - Lecturer
- 1987 De Montfort University Bedford, UK - Senior lecturer
- 1984 London College of Dance, Bedford, UK - Lecturer
- 1980 Lord William's School, Thame, Oxfordshire, UK - Teacher
- 1979 Inside Out Educational Dance Project - Founder dance and teacher
Education
- 1997 Trinity Laban - Master of Arts
- 1979 University College Worcester, UK - Bachelor of Education (Honours)
Consultancy
- Trinity Laban - Diploma in Dance Teaching and Learning (Children and Young People)
- Teacher Training Agency and National Dance Teachers' Association -
- Lottery Grant Awards -
- Higher National Diploma in Performing Arts EDEXCEL Examinations Board -