I am interested in autoethnographic, life story, narrative and creative approaches to research and how these powerfully connect the personal to the cultural.  Narratives of adoption and estrangement in families are a particular focus, specifically the feeling of affinity, or lack of, in relationships which influence identity formation and issues of equality and social justice.  I am the co-ordinator of the Narrative Research Network, an interdisciplinary group of researchers based in the Faculty of Education, providing encouragement and support for colleagues involved in narrative research.

• Programme Leader MA Education (2017-20), MA Educational Enquiry and Professional Learning (2020 onwards) and Course Leader PG Cert Mentoring and Coaching (2020 onwards), Edge Hill University
• Senior Lecturer, Postgraduate Professional Learning, Edge Hill University 2013- present
• Course Leader Teaching Learning Mentoring Practice BA (Hons), Edge Hill University 2011 – 2013
• Student Associate Scheme Programme Leader, Edge Hill University 2008 – 2011
• Teacher of History at a NW Secondary School – 2008
• Senior Schools Liaison Tutor, HE 2006 – 2007
• Assistant Training School Manager and Professional Mentor in a NW Secondary school – 2003 – 2006
• Assistant Head of Year in a NW Secondary School 2002 – 2003
• History, Government & Politics, RE, Geography & PSHE teacher in a NW Secondary School  1999 – 2006