Education and Teacher Training staff
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David Grist
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 BCU. 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 BCU 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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Mark Hetherington
Professional Navigator / Senior Lecturer
Mark has been a member of ADD (Academic Development Department) for just over two years but has been employed at BCU since 2006. He was originally a Multimedia content producer for the SALT team in the Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching. After completing his Masters in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education Mark...
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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 College of Education and Social Work. During that time, Grant wrote, taught, and lead the PE curriculum for the BA (QTS) Primary Education, PGCE...
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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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Sinead Joyce
Associate Professor of Education & Social Work
Sinead Joyce was born in Birmingham gaining her BA Honours in Early Childhood Studies in 2008 and her Masters of Higher Education in Teaching and Learning in 2015 with Birmingham City University. Sinead is a Senior Fellow accredited by the AHA and is continuing to develop her research interests regarding Professional...
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Canis Kamran
Senior Lecturer in Primary and Early Years Education
Canis joined the BCU 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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Dr Eleni Kanira
Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood Education Studies
Eleni Kanira is a PhD graduate of the University of Warwick and a Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood Education at Birmingham City University. She trained and worked as an Early Years teacher, co-ordinator and consultant in various Primary schools and Early Years centres and as a drama teacher in schools and Theatre spaces. ...
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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 Theresa Kinnersley
Training Lead and Programme Director
Dr Kinnersley began her professional career within the NHS, initially qualifying and working as a nurse within neurosciences. In 2002 she stumbled across conductive education, a pedagogical approach to working with children and adults with neuromotor conditions. She was awarded a PhD in 2019, the focus of which was upon the...