Hello! I’m Jo Montgomery, a Primary Science Specialist. I’m a qualified teacher and research scientist with more than twenty years experience delivering fun and engaging hands-on science workshops in schools and supporting teacher professional development.
I have worked in scientific academic research, clinical trials and preclinical development in the pharmaceutical industry, teaching at primary, secondary, FE, HE and adult training. I have a BSc (Hons) in Biology and Biochemistry, a PhD in Neuroscience and QTS.
I have an enhanced DBS disclosure, public liability and indemnity insurance and am a member of the ASE (Association for Science Education). I’m an accredited Lead Facilitator with STEM Learning CPD Quality Mark, PSQM Hub Leader, Great Science Share for Schools Regional Champion, Explorify Champion and a Chartered Science Teacher (CSciTeach).
I design and deliver all workshops myself and never use unqualified ‘science presenters’ so you can be assured of quality.
I am passionate about science, education and young people. I make science exciting and accessible to all – to open minds, inspire, engage and develop positive attitudes. Plus, it’s great fun!
Follow me on twitter @DrJoscience, Instagram @DrJoScience and facebook @DrJoScience or email me on drjoscience@icloud.com
You can read more about my story in issue 158 of the ASE Primary Science magazine (May/June 2019):
I won the 2020 Nexus Education STEAM blog award for my post on supporting primary science!
