Sian Chalkley
Richer Education Lead STEM Education Advisor
London
Sian is a specialist in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) education and a fully qualified science teacher and a member of the Royal Society of Biology. Sian is currently researching children’s perceptions and understanding of STEAM subjects as part of her doctoral thesis at University College London (UCL).
Sian holds a Masters in Science Education (University College London), a PGCE Science with Biology (University of Greenwich) and a BSc degree in Biomedical Sciences (University College London). During her teaching career, Sian mentored and trained teachers to gain Qualified Teacher Status in the UK. Sian has been widely recognised, for her high standards in education and passion for teaching and learning.
Sian’s engaging and practical approach equips tutors and mentors with techniques that are manageable and proven to work to produce outstanding results. She proactively promotes educational activities for children and teenagers by designing and delivering educational projects with an aim to bring subjects to the ‘real world’.
Sian is passionate about children exploring and learning STEAM subjects beyond the school curriculum through a range of hands-on activities, experiments, group work and demonstrations. Sian encourages children to develop their independence, resilience, problem-solving skills and teamwork from a young age