Our Staff

Tristram is a Professor of Career Education at the University of Derby.

Grace is a senior lecturer in Initial Teacher Education, Programme Leader for PGCE SCITT non QTS and Programme Leader for Provider-Led, School-Based Secondary PGCE with QTS

Jason Gilman-Hughes is an Associate Lecturer in Education at the University of Derby.  He has over 25 years of experience in education, in a variety of roles including teacher, Headteacher, Tutor, Advisor and Associate Lecturer.

As a Lecturer in the Institute of Education, Dr Joseph leads and teaches modules on several programmes across the Institute, and is the Assistant Programme Leader for the International PGCE programme.

David is a I'm a Senior Lecturer in the College of Arts, Humanities and Education, who teaches on the BEd, PGCE and Schools Direct programs. 

As a lecturer in Primary Initial Teacher Education, Laura teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses in teacher education, with a specialist focus on primary mathematics. Her research explores children's lived experiences of the mathematics mastery policy, through the lens of social justice.

Senior Lecturer in Education Studies and MA Education

As a Lecturer in Initial Teacher Education, Matt draws on years of experience working in Universities and Primary Schools. He teaches across Undergraduate and Post Graduate courses, with a focus on Social Justice and sustainability in education. 

Simi McConnell is an Associate Lecturer for the Institute of Education.