Our final week of meet the team…
Childhood Carolyn Cooke, Academic Staff Tutor (Education, Childhood, Youth and Sport)
I am a Staff Tutor based in the North of Scotland. I have worked in education as a teacher and teacher educator, with my specialism being music education. I am passionate about what the whole education system can learn from Early Years, particularly the role of play in learning and in educational research. This is something I am currently exploring in my PhD. I have two children who I play and learn with every day.
Thanks Carolyn. Can you tell us….
- The last book you read: The 91 Storey Treehouse with my son.
- Your ideal holiday destination: Somewhere with a view where I can watch the clouds and light change.
- What you do in your spare time: Growing as much veg as I can without the creepy crawls eating it first!
Dr Claire Saunders, Education Staff Tutor
I am a Staff Tutor in the School of Education, Childhood, Youth and Sport. I started my career as a primary school teacher, moving into higher education in 2006. In my current role as a Staff Tutor, I work with Associate Lecturers on three different Education modules, supporting them in their work with students. I also contribute to the ongoing delivery and development of these modules through working closely with the module teams. My teaching and research interests lie mainly in the area of the academic writing practices of both lecturers and students, fuelled by the firm belief that writing is a powerful and creative tool for communicating ideas.
Thanks Claire. Can you tell us….
- The last book you read: The 91‘Magpie Lane’ by Lucy Atkins.
- Your favourite joke: What do you call a magician who has lost his magic? Ian!
- Your ideal holiday destination: A lakeside spot in one of Canada’s national parks.
- What you do in your spare time: Generally found with a camera or a good book.
We hope you have enjoyed our ‘Meet the team blogs’. Now over to you – don’t forget to post on the student forum and tell us something about yourself!