Maureen has established a diverse and impactful career in the intersection of science and religious education. She is a Doctoral (EdD) candidate at Newman University, where the St Luke’s Foundation funds her research. She aims to influence policy decisions and enhance professional practices in science education. Through practitioner research, she applies a phenomenological approach to explore perceptions of early career teachers. With over twenty years of grounding in classroom experiences, primarily in secondary, but also further and higher education, (HE) her research seeks to provide valuable insights to policymakers and curriculum developers.

 

As an early career researcher, Maureen has published several short articles in the School Science Review (SSR) and contributed to Christians in Science Connect 4: Science and Faith in Education. Her collaboration with the Learning about Science and Religion (LASAR) Centre at Canterbury Christ Church University, membership of the Association for Science Education (ASE), and membership of SRF since 2016 highlight her active engagement in the field. Her career exemplifies a steadfast commitment to integrating science and religious education. Through her editorial work, research endeavours, and extensive teaching experience, Maureen advocates for improved educational practices and fosters a broader understanding of the complementary nature of science and religion.

 

Maureen became Reviews editor for the Forum in 2018.