Overview

After graduating with a degree in Environmental Science Vicki trained as a Forest School leader before working as a freelance outdoor educator and outreach coordinator with children, young people and families. In 2007 she trained as a secondary school teacher and developed a teaching career specialising in land and craft based education.

In recent years Vicki completed an MSc in Practical Skills Therapeutic Education, gained experience in educational leadership, extended her teaching specialism to include drama, with particular focus on Shakespeare and trained as a counsellor.

For many years Vicki was a Trustee for the charity Ruskin Mill Trust, a forward thinking and far reaching organisation working with children, young people and adults with complex needs.

Outside of her current PhD work she works as a schools advisor and mentor and also has a counselling practice working with adults, young people and organisations. 

Her interests include exploring wild places, storytelling, growing food, and fossil hunting by the sea. 

Qualifications

MSc Practical Skills Therapeutic Education

Advanced Level 4 Diploma in Integrative Counselling (Registered Member: BACP 01002918)

PGCE Secondary Education (QTS) 

BSc Environmental Science

BTEC Advanced Award in Forest School Leadership

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Research

Research projects

Vicki began her PhD with UEMS in October 2018  

PhD title: Exploring the impact of nature-based practical craft curriculum on children and young people

PhD Supervision: Dr Ginny Russell, Dr Darren Moore, Dr Vashti Berry, Prof. Ruth Garside

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