Education and Teacher Training staff
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Tracey Goodyere
PGCE Design and Technology Subject Leader
Tracey's teaching career began within the secondary phase. Her specialist subject was originally Textiles Technology but she soon developed her subject portfolio to include Food and Graphics Technology, Health and Social care and Child Development. She has worked as a Head of Department in a number of schools in the Birmingham...
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Leanne Gould
Senior Lecturer
Leanne is a senior lecturer in Science Education and has held management responsibility for QTS courses before moving into the role of Course Lead for SKE. Leanne teaches as part of the Science Education team on Undergraduate and Post Graduate courses as well as SKE courses.
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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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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
College academic lead for LLE and CPD
Grant’s route into Physical Education began after graduating with a BSc Sport Science and Management degree from Nottingham Trent University, followed by a PGCE in Secondary Physical Education from Newman University. Grant started his role in the department of Education and Social Work at Birmingham City University in 2017,...
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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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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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Gero Kaur
Senior Lecturer
Gero qualified as a Social Worker in 2000. Upon qualifying as a Social Worker Gero worked within a Local Authority generic adult team. She started supervising social work students on placement when she became a Senior Practitioner in 2002. In 2005 Gero gained employment as a Practice Educator within a Local Authority...
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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...