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Debbie Myers is an Assistant Professor and teacher educator at Northumbria University, where she delivers primary education programmes with a focus on science education, STEM, and Education for Sustainable Development. She holds Chartered Science Teacher status and is a Fellow of the Primary Science Teaching Trust College, as well as a National Lead Facilitator for primary science CPD through STEM Learning Ltd. Her work bridges higher education and school-based practice, mentoring future teachers and leading curriculum innovation.
- B.Sc. (Hons) in Biosciences, Newcastle University
- PGCE in Primary Education
- MA in Education (Children's Literature)
- M.Sc. in STEM Education
- PGCAP (Durham), SFHEA
Debbie's research centers on science education, particularly how creative, inquiry-based learning can reconnect children with nature and foster ecological understanding. She champions Education for Sustainable Development and has developed innovative projects like 'Curiouser and Curiouser' and 'Leonardo da Vinci's Apprentices' that integrate art, science, and environmental stewardship. Her pedagogical approach emphasizes student agency, epistemic curiosity, and real-world problem solving.
Her recent publications and conference presentations reflect a strong trend in reimagining science education through interdisciplinary, playful, and sustainable lenses. She frequently presents at national and international conferences including BERA, ESERA, and NSTA, focusing on transforming primary science pedagogy and teacher development.
- AstraZeneca Science Teaching Trust's Award: Primary Science Teacher of the Year (2007)
- Highly Commended, BERA-BCF Curriculum Journal Prize (2016)
- Best Paper Award, Sustainability and the Humanities (2018)
- Rolls-Royce Science Prize Finalist (2007)
- Sure Start Award (2003)
- Excellence in Cities Awards (2004–2006)
Debbie has supervised multiple research and curriculum development projects, often in partnership with schools and organizations like the Primary Science Teaching Trust. She has secured funding from the AstraZeneca Science Teaching Trust and the Microbiology Society. Her work as a mentor, CPD provider, and curriculum designer demonstrates a sustained commitment to improving science education and teacher preparation. She has also contributed to national advisory groups, including the Royal Society of Chemistry Primary Teacher Advisory Group.
She leads initiatives such as the annual science exhibition inspired by Prince Albert’s Great Exhibition, fostering community engagement and student-led inquiry. She collaborates with educators across the UK and internationally, having presented workshops in the US and Europe. Her integration of philosophy for children, counselling, and creative thinking frameworks further enriches her holistic educational approach.
