June Pisaneschi

June Pisaneschi is a Teaching Fellow in the School of Education at the University of Strathclyde, where she has been serving since 2015. She holds leadership responsibilities as Depute Course Leader for the BA Primary Education programme and leads key modules in Pedagogy and Placement Learning for both the PGDE and undergraduate programmes.

Education:

• Doctor of Education (EdD), University of Strathclyde (ongoing)
• PgCert Supporting Teacher Learning, University of Strathclyde (2016)
• MPhil in Education Studies, University of Glasgow (2005)
• Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Primary), University of Strathclyde (2005)
• BA (Hons) History with German, Trinity College Dublin (2002)

Her research focuses on inclusive pedagogy, initial teacher education, and mathematics teaching, with a particular interest in supporting learners and teachers with additional needs such as dyscalculia. Her work has contributed to a nationwide attainment challenge project led by the Scottish Council of Deans of Education.

Her recent publications include a 2022 article on dyscalculia in the Scottish Mathematical Council Journal and a 2020 podcast discussing motivations for entering primary teaching, reflecting a commitment to public engagement and teacher development.

Scientific Contributions:

• Active contributor to national education initiatives
• Published in peer-reviewed educational journals
• Producer of digital educational content (podcasts)

June has over a decade of prior classroom experience as a primary teacher in Glasgow, with a focus on pupils with additional support needs (ASN). She integrates research-informed practice into her teaching and leadership, contributing to curriculum design, assessment moderation, and widening access in teacher education recruitment.

She is actively involved in the course management teams for both the PGDE and BA Primary programmes, leading the Curriculum & Pedagogy module for postgraduate students and supporting academic selection processes.