About

Hello, and Welcome!

I’m a Physics teacher and Head of Science at a large, selective grammar school in Lincolnshire, with over 12 years of classroom experience.
Alongside teaching, I am an associate examiner for AQA Physics, which gives me a strong understanding of what exam boards are looking for — knowledge I use to help students prepare effectively and build exam confidence.

As a school leader, I’m passionate about reflective practice and peer coaching, helping teachers grow their expertise and improve student outcomes. I believe that great teaching happens when educators feel empowered to talk about their practice, share ideas, and keep learning together.

Outside the classroom, I love sharing my enthusiasm for Science and learning. I run extra-curricular opportunities for pupils, deliver STEM days for local primary schools, and speak at university outreach events to inspire the next generation of scientists.

In 2018, I began a PhD in stellar nucleosynthesis with the University of Hull, where I work with the NuGrid and BridGCE teams to study the nuclear sensitivity of pair-instability supernovae progenitors — some of the very first stars to form in the universe. I plan to submit my thesis in early 2026.

I am a proud Member of the Institute of Physics and a Fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching — recognising my contributions to education and my commitment to lifelong learning.

 Publications

Marco Pignatari, Thomas C. L. Trueman, Kate A. Womack, Brad K. Gibson, Benoit Côté, Diego Turrini, Christopher Sneden, Stephen J. Mojzsis, Richard J. Stancliffe, Paul Fong, Thomas V. Lawson, James D. Keegans, Kate Pilkington, Jean-Claude Passy, Timothy C. Beers, Maria Lugaro “The chemical evolution of the solar neighbourhood for planet-hosting stars“