Emma Howell

Emma Howell serves as Senior Lecturer and Primary Partnership Lead for Primary Initial Teacher Education Programmes at the University of Gloucestershire, leveraging 16 years of primary classroom experience across Cambridgeshire and Wiltshire schools to shape teacher training curricula and school partnerships.

Her academic credentials include:

• BSc Hons QTS in Primary Education and Biology from Leeds University (1992)
• MA in Primary Education from Open University (1996)
• PGCHE from University of Gloucestershire (2009)

Specializing in primary mathematics pedagogy, she drives professional development through the regional Maths Hub while leading curriculum design for professional studies components. Her work bridges theoretical teacher education with practical classroom application, emphasizing evidence-based mathematics instruction for early years educators.

Award recognition includes:

• Higher Education Academy Fellowship

As Primary Partnership Lead, she mentors student teachers during school placements and develops strategic collaborations with primary schools across Gloucestershire. Her leadership extends to the Education and Learning Foundation Degree programme where she delivers specialized mathematics instruction.

Through ongoing partnerships with the regional Maths Hub, she implements cutting-edge professional development frameworks that directly impact teaching practices in local primary schools.