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Kerry Assemakis is a Senior Lecturer in Primary English at St Mary’s University, specializing in teacher education and creative pedagogies. She joined the university in 2014 after roles as a primary school English subject lead and Lead English teacher in Richmond borough. Her research focuses on creative and arts-based methodologies, participatory inquiry, and teacher identity development, particularly in writing and literacy education.
Education:
- BA (Hons) in Primary Education
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- MA in Education
- Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCHE)
Her work explores how creative writing practices shape teacher identities and student engagement. Notable projects include the Get Hounslow Writing initiative (focusing on KS1/KS2 teacher development) and a transnational teacher-writer identity project. She co-leads an Open University/UKLA reading group promoting 'reading for pleasure' professional development.
Awards & Recognition: Commended for Walpole Prize (St Mary’s University) for work with student teachers as writers.
Grants/Advising: Leads multiple collaborative projects including a three-year Writing for Pleasure program in Hounslow schools. Engaged in wellbeing-focused research via the Wellbeing in Education Research Centre.
