Education and Teacher Training staff
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Dr Louise Wheatcroft
Senior Lecturer in Primary English
Louise teaches primary English on the BA and PGCE Primary Education with QTS courses. In her research, Dr Louise Wheatcroft, a senior lecturer in ITE at Birmingham City University, draws upon her experiences as a primary teacher and teacher educator to further research literacy, digital literacies and teacher education. Her...
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Heather Whitehead
Lecturer In Primary Education
Heather has been involved with BCU for a number of years, beginning this journey as a Post Grad student several years ago herself following completion of a degree in early year’s education. Heather now works part time as part of the Primary education team where her focus and passion is English. Heather teaches on the BA...
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Jennifer Whitford
Senior Lecturer
Jennifer has taught Religious Education at Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, enjoying building a rich and engaging curriculum covering a range of theological, ethical and philosophical content. Beyond leading curriculum development in her department and pupils in the classroom, her professional experience has included subject based...
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Nicola Willis
Senior Lecturer in Primary Education
Nicola worked as a Visiting Lecturer at BCU for a number of years before joining BCU full time in January 2024 as a Senior Lecturer in Primary Education. She teaches on the BA (QTS) and PGCE Primary & Early Years courses. She is also a personal development tutor and a university based tutor for associate teachers on their...
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Jessica Wythe
Lecturer
Jessica Wythe (she/her) is a BA (Hons) Education Studies graduate who was part of the initial cohort when Birmingham City University began running the course in 2017. Jess now teaches on the same course as a lecturer for the Department of Childhood, Youth and Community and is a second year EdD candidate. Her research interests...