Jo Hawkes

Jo is a Lecturer in Education on the BEd and PGCE Programmes, where she leads English and the KS1 and 2 pathway. After a short career in television production, Jo spent over a decade in primary schools in various classroom and leadership roles, and has taught year groups 1 to 6 inclusive. During this time she was accredited as a Specialist Leader in Education for Phonics and Computing, and as a Level 2 Master Teacher by Computing at School.

Qualifications

Level 2 Master Teacher (Computing at School)

Specialist Leader in Education for Phonics and Computing

PGCE in Primary Education - Exeter University

MA in English

BA Hons in English

Professional membership

Associate Fellow of the HEA

Teaching interests

- All aspects of the primary curriculum, with a specialist interest in English and Computing.

- Supporting a creative curriculum, especially through the use of story and children's literature.

Research interests

- How the classroom can best support children to learn to read.

Other academic activities

- Guest trainer on the Devon Primary SCITT.