Cynthia Harper

Cynthia Harper is a Senior Lecturer in Primary Religious Education (RE) and the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) at St Mary's University. She serves as Course Lead for Exams on the Work-Based Route and a Personal Tutor for the PGCE Primary master's program. With a career spanning over two decades, she has held roles including Deputy Head, subject coordinator, and Chair of Governors across schools in the UK, France, and the U.S. Midwest. Her academic leadership emphasizes collaborative practices and student-centered pedagogy.

Dr. Harper’s expertise focuses on creating engaging classroom environments and advancing religious education in primary schools. She actively contributes to professional networks like the Association of Christian Teachers in Religious Education (ACTRE) and Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE), shaping policy and curriculum development. In 2000, she received the prestigious Millennium Fellowship for RE from the Farmington Institute.

Her recent TED talk on 'British Values and Education' has influenced RE teaching methodologies. While no specific grants or advising records are noted, her career highlights a commitment to educational innovation and cross-cultural collaboration.