Karen Nanson

Karen is a senior lecturer in mathematics education and the programme co-ordinator for the BSC (Hons) Mathematics and Teaching (QTS) degree; the very same programme she graduated from here at Chichester in 2009. Karen also manages the Subject Knowledge Enhancement programme in mathematics for the University.

Experience:

Karen has a range of experience teaching mathematics in the secondary phase, both in mainstream education and in a specialised SEND setting Prior to coming to work at the University of Chichester she worked for 7 years in secondary mathematics education for West Sussex in the 11-16 sector both as subject leader in a BESD school and assistant curriculum leader in a secondary mainstream school. Alongside this Karen was also involved also with ITT mentoring, and leading on teaching and learning practices.

Karen has a PG Diploma in Professional Practice and has recently completed a Post Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education. She has also recently gained Professional Development Lead Accreditation from the National Centre for Excellence in Teaching Mathematics (NCETM), is a Founding Fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Karen continues to commit to mentoring; inspiring teachers from a variety of disciplines on the Chartered Teacher programme and encouraging peers, both at the university and in partnership organisations, currently working on their PGCert in Teaching and Learning in HE.