Sara Daniels

Sara Daniels is a Lecturer in Physical Education, Sport, and Youth Development at St Mary’s University. She teaches on foundation and undergraduate programs, focusing on curriculum development and student engagement. Prior to her academic role, she spent over ten years in secondary education in London’s Tower Hamlets borough, serving as Head of Dance and Conflict Resolution Coordinator. She also worked at Sadler’s Wells Theatre for five years, designing education programs to promote arts access for London schools. Her qualifications include a BA (Hons) and a PGCE with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Additionally, she serves as a governor for a primary school federation in Islington, London.

Her research interests center on dance education, emphasizing innovative teaching methods, social justice in physical education, and creative pedagogical approaches. She advocates for inclusive and equitable practices in youth development through sport and the arts. While no specific grants or publications are listed, her work bridges practical educational experience with theoretical frameworks in physical education policy and curriculum design.

No scientific awards or funded grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided materials. Her professional contributions extend beyond academia through her governance role in primary education and her prior arts industry collaborations.