Liz Berry

Liz Berry is a Lecturer in Primary Education (with a Physical Education specialism) and Course Lead for the BA Primary Education with QTS (Work-based-route) at St. Mary’s University. She joined the institution in April 2019 after 19 years as a primary school teacher in Surrey, where she also served as a member of the Senior Leadership Team. Prior to her academic role, she acted as a primary Physical Education advisor for Surrey, supporting schools and delivering the National PE and School Sport CPD programme.

Education:

• B.Ed. (Hons) in Primary Physical Education, Nottingham Trent University
• Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice, St. Mary’s University (HEA Fellow)

Her professional focus revolves around the transformative impact of high-quality, inclusive Physical Education on children’s health, confidence, and self-esteem. She advocates for evidence-based practices in curriculum design to foster holistic student development.

Awards: None explicitly listed in the text.

Advising & Grants: Experience as a PE advisor and contributor to Surrey’s National PE and School Sport CPD programme. No grants or current projects explicitly detailed.

Labs/Teams: No specific research labs or collaborative teams mentioned in the text.