Lisa began her career as a primary teacher in the West Midlands before her postgraduate studies led to a research role at Warwick University, focusing on creative uses of technology in primary and special needs contexts. She went on to produce education resources to support teaching and learning, working across the public and cultural sectors. She joined The Guardian to develop their primary education service before taking on a leadership role in BBC Education.
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During her time at the BBC, Lisa led on formal learning. She commissioned educational content across online, TV and radio, and relaunched BBC Bitesize. Lisa also developed and led large-scale educational campaigns including projects on climate change, coding and creative approaches to using technology. She remains passionate about fostering children鈥檚 curiosity and creativity and equipping them with the skills to thrive in a world changing at pace. Lisa is now Director of Programmes at the Primary Science Teaching Trust where she works to ensure every child has access to an engaging and impactful science education.
