Joanne Robson Sheffield Hallam University, UK

A primary school teacher for 23 years, Joanne taught across the primary age range. Currently a teacher and researcher at the Institute of Education at Sheffield Hallam University, Joanne teachers on Primary & Early Years ITT and has been awarded the Universities Inspirational Teaching Award.  As Early Maths Lead, she has been instrumental in Curriculum Development and research informed practice. Other roles include Early Years Lead, Safeguarding Lead, Academic Adviser, and Early Maths Research Evaluator.  Her most recent role is TISUK Practitioner and underpins her current PhD study of the emotional benefits of young children’s engagement with creative activities involving symbolic transformation.