Dr Evelyn Arizpe, the Programme Coordinator, has been the recipient of various research grants and awards, including from the International Reading Association, The Spencer Foundation, the United Kingdom Literacy Association, the Lilly Library Helm Fellowship, Indiana University Bloomington and the North America Children’s Literature Association. She has been a Keynote Speaker at international seminars in Spain, Denmark and Mexico, among other places.

Dr Maureen Farrell is a Senior Lecturer and has previously been the Associate Dean Initial Teacher Education and B Ed Programme leader. She is currently an Academic Development Fellow of the University and is part of the team recently awarded a grant by the Esmee Fairbairn Foundation. She has presented at international conferences on both Children’s Literature and on teacher education topics.

Julie E McAdam has worked in various international settings to develop teacher education programmes with an English as an Additional Language (EAL) focus. She is currently leading a teaching and learning development fund team that looks at increasing the efficacy of mentoring students on placements and is part of the team working on the Esmèe Fairbairn Foundation project. She has presented at international conferences on teacher education and Literacy development.