Jo Hodson-Prior

Jo Hodson-Prior serves as the PGCE Secondary Dance Coordinator and Professional Studies Tutor at the University of Chichester Conservatoire. With over 13 years of experience mentoring trainee teachers at Angmering School, she specializes in dance education and has extensive experience delivering Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for primary schools, focusing on engagement strategies for boys in dance and quality dance provision.

Education:

• Currently completing MA in Education with research focus on resilience development to support mental health in PGCE students

Professional Roles:

• GCSE Dance Moderator (10+ years)
• Advisor to AQA on adapting dance assessments for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

Research Focus: Addresses critical intersections between dance pedagogy, teacher training, and mental health resilience. Her current research explores innovative approaches to supporting PGCE students' psychological well-being through resilience-building practices.