I am a published author, educationalist, Forest School leader and educational trainer, and the Chair of the East Midlands Forest Education Network.

I have over 24 years’ experience as an educator; initially as a primary school teacher then teacher educator and finally a university lecturer and researcher.

I am interested in promoting outdoor learning but particularly developing Forest School as an alternative learning space in all educational settings.

I am concerned in how such engagement in these 'alternative' learning spaces promote student mental health and wellbeing alongside enabling a (re)connection with nature and the development of Education for Sustainability and pro-environmental sensibilities amongst learners.