Our Staff

Matt Borg teaching in front of a screen
Matt Borg
Lecturer in Initial Teacher Education

As a Lecturer in Initial Teacher Education, Matt draws on years of experience working in Universities and Primary Schools. He teaches across Undergraduate and Post Graduate courses, with a focus on Social Justice and sustainability in education. 

Simi McConnell
Simi McConnell
Associate Lecturer in Education

Simi McConnell is an Associate Lecturer for the Institute of Education.

Lynsey Meakin presenting 'Professional Studies: Understanding Aspriation and Achievement'
Lynsey Meakin
Lecturer in Education

As a Lecturer of Education in the Institute of Education, Lynsey delivers initial teacher training to trainee teachers on curriculum design and development; research-informed practice; inclusive practice and innovative 21st-century teaching with the aim ensuring that teachers of tomorrow are reflective practitioners who are best prepared to be outstanding in education.

Ruth Mieschbuehler
Dr Ruth Mieschbuehler
Programme Leader for Education Studies

Ruth is a Programme Leader for Education Studies

Nicki Moore providing a keynote at the National Careers Education and Learning Conference, Derby, 2018
Nicki Moore
Senior Lecturer in Career Development

Nicki Moore is a Senior Lecturer in Career Development. Nicki is the Programme Leader for the MA Careers Education and Coaching and leads a number of small accredited and non-accredited programmes in career development and professional practice.

Kim Muir
Senior Lecturer in Education & TESOL Pathway Leader

Kim is a lecture within Education at the University of Derby.

Jade Murden
Senior Lecturer in Education Studies

Jade is a senior lecture on the Education Studies programme.

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Professor Siobhan Neary
Professor of Career Development Practice and Head of iCeGS

Dr Siobhan Neary is an Associate Professor and Head of iCeGS. Siobhan has responsibility for overseeing the Centre's research and teaching and learning portfolio. Her research interests focus on CPD, professional identity and quality improvement within the career development sector.

Dr Kay Owen
Senior Lecturer in Childhood Studies

Kay previously worked as an Associate Lecturer in the Psychology Department at the University of Derby before moving across to the College of Education where she now teaches full-time on the Early Childhood programme.

Matthew Parry
Senior Lecturer in Initial Teacher Education

As a Senior Lecturer in Initial Teacher Education (ITE), Matthew is responsible for overseeing all of the Computing and ICT content across all of the ITE programmes at the University of Derby. He regularly provides continuous professional development opportunities for schools both within the locality and nationally.