I was born in the town of Middlesbrough, located in the North East of England which is a region for which I hold deep pride and affection. I earned a Bachelor's degree at Durham University in Research and Language in 1999. I subsequently pursued postgraduate studies at Teesside University, obtaining a Postgraduate Certificate in Social Research Methods in 2005, followed by a Master of Science in Social Research Methods in 2006. In 2011, I completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE PcET) in the Lifelong Learning Sector at Glyndŵr University. I am currently undertaking doctoral research in Education at the University of York.

Following my relocation to North Wales, I began my academic career as a lecturer at the University of Chester. In 2010, I joined Glyndŵr University, where I was appointed Senior Lecturer in Research Design, Methods, and Statistics. My role encompassed teaching and curriculum development across a diverse range of disciplines, including Business, Computing, Consumer Psychology, Education, Early Childhood Practice, Childhood, Education and Welfare, Health and Wellbeing, Nursing, and Safeguarding.

More recently, I relocated to the Southern Uplands of Scotland, where I currently serve as a Senior Lecturer in Education at The University of Law.

Working in Education is something I love and means I have the joy of working with several prestigious organisations. My current portfolio consists of the following roles:

• Senior Lecturer in Education at The University of Law
• Author with SAGE Publications Ltd.,
• Editor-in-Chief, Editor and Author with SAGE Publications, Inc.,
• Reviewer for the Journal of Experiential Education,
• External Examiner and Academic Advisor to Cornwall College,
• External Examiner to the University of West London,
• External Examiner to Bishop Auckland College and the Open University,
• Assessment Specialist with Cambridge University Press & Assessment,
• Visiting Lecturer with The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama,
• External Marker with The Awareness Centre,
• Head of Education with Teachers Train Teachers.

I hold a firm belief in the transformative power of inclusive educational communities. Whether as staff or student, being part of such a community entails a shared commitment to fostering an environment where individuals are free to learn, grow, and be intellectually challenged and empowered within a context that prioritises both physical and mental wellbeing. In alignment with these values, I am a Time to Change Champion, advocating for mental health awareness and support within educational settings.

My research interests are diverse and shaped by my professional experiences in education. I am particularly focused on developing innovative pedagogical approaches to teaching research methods, as well as examining the implications of evolving institutional policies and procedures on student engagement and retention in Higher Education.

I actively contribute to the academic and professional landscape through a range of affiliations. I am a STEM Ambassador and hold fellowships with the Royal Statistical Society, Royal Society of Medicine, Advance HE, and the Society for Education & Training. I am also a member of several esteemed organisations, including the International Statistical Institute, the International Association for Statistical Education, the International Association for Official Statistics, the British Psychological Society, the British Educational Research Association, Youth Cymru, the Association for Learning Development in Higher Education, and Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol. Additionally, I am an Associate Member of the Association for Learning Technology and a Registered Practitioner with the Education Workforce Council.

In 2018 I was awarded the first ever Glyndŵr University Vice Chancellor's Award. This award was created and presented to me for 'showing such deep commitment to staff and student welfare, health and safety, contributing to improvements to policies and procedures and courageous and pioneering work in Education'.

I strongly believe being part of a university, whether staff or student, is knowing you are in an inclusive community where you should be free to learn and progress while being challenged and empowered, in a physically and mentally safe and healthy environment.