Aisling Gilbert

Aisling Gilbert is a Lecturer at St Mary’s University, teaching undergraduate and PGCE students within the Geography and Computing team. She joined the university in 2022, bringing over two decades of experience in primary and secondary education. Her career includes roles as a Year 1 class teacher, Head of PE, and Head of Geography/History, with experience across Reception–Year 7 in Surrey and Berkshire schools. She specializes in curriculum design for the International Baccalaureate’s Primary Years Programme and advocates for compassionate, supportive learning environments.

Education:

• BA (Hons) in English and Drama with QTS, Kingston University (2000)

Research/Teaching Focus: Aisling focuses on teacher training, interdisciplinary education, and curriculum development. She emphasizes fostering success in early-career educators and integrating compassion into pedagogical practices. Her work with the IB PYP involves creating inquiry-based learning units for Key Stage 2 students.

Advising & Leadership:

• Personal Tutor and Link Tutor at St Mary’s University

Labs/Teams: Currently not specified in available texts.