Prior to working at Chester, I was the Subject advisor/consultant for an LEA, I have also taught in a range of Secondary schools. During my career I have worked for AQA as a subject team leader in the GCSE exam series for Design Technology.

I have had the privilege of working in a consultancy capacity for the BBC-writing content for the BBC Bitesize series, Sheffield Hallam University on the WIPRO programme, Salford University, Manchester LEA and in a subject improvement capacity in several schools. I have also been the key writer in two of the Sustainability in Design Technology Education publications for Folens (now OUP). 

I am a practising artist and embrace the challenges presented using digital hardware in the form of digital cutters and 3D printers, adding new dimensions to my practice.