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Sarah Gardiner is a Senior Lecturer at Staffordshire University within the Health, Education, Policing and Sciences school. Her career spans over a decade in primary education, specializing in English curriculum development and creative teaching methodologies. She has held leadership roles in schools, focusing on integrating quality children’s literature into cross-curricular learning frameworks. Prior to academia, she worked at the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), leading professional development programs for teachers and parents.
Her research interests emphasize innovative pedagogical approaches, including the use of Lego for storytelling and talk-based strategies to enhance spelling skills. She has contributed to Initial Teacher Education (ITE) at Oxford Brookes University, Birmingham City University, and Staffordshire University, teaching primary English modules on undergraduate and PGCE programs.
Staffordshire University has been recognized for its research impact (rated 'Outstanding'/'Very Considerable' in The Times and Sunday Times Guide 2023) and 'Internationally Excellent'/'World Leading' research quality (REF 2021). While no specific grants or student advisement records are detailed, her professional focus revolves around enhancing literacy through creative curricula and teacher training.
