Stacey is the Assistant Headteacher and Teaching and Learning Lead at Jericho Primary School, having been curriculum lead of English for many years. She is a practising Year 6 teacher, who enjoys inspiring reluctant readers to discover authors who they can relate to. Stacey has a passion for using research to empower practice in the classroom, having completed a Masters in Education earlier in her career. Coaching and school improvement work are aspects of the role that Stacey most enjoys, and sees as a real privilege to engage in. Her favourite children's authors are those who encourage empathy and discussion around real-world issues, most notably Catherine Bruton and Phil Earle.