Susan Ogier

Susan Ogier is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Education at the University of Roehampton, specializing in Art Education and Primary Curriculum Development. She has 16 years of primary teaching experience, focusing on art pedagogy, early years education, and community engagement. Her role includes leading courses such as BA Primary Education (QTS) Art Specialism and PGCE Art, alongside MA Art Education practical projects.

Her research interests revolve around integrating art into primary education, cultural diversity in schools, sustainability education, and holistic curriculum design. She actively promotes contemporary art practices in teaching and maintains a parallel career as a practicing artist, particularly in drawing and painting.

Current projects include the 'SPoL: Art UK Superpower of Looking' (2024–2025), exploring art education and community engagement. Notable publications include A Broad and Balanced Curriculum in the Primary School (2022) and Teaching Climate Change and Sustainability in the Primary Curriculum (2023). Her work emphasizes bridging contemporary art trends with pedagogical innovation.

Professional activities include workshop facilitation, academic conference participation, and peer-review roles. She has contributed to national CPD programs for schools and authored commissioned reports on educational policy and curriculum design.