Lisa Ann Peters
Lisa is currently a PhD researcher examining the impact of predictable rhythms and patterns on child development in early years and primary education, which focuses on areas related to stress, attention, behaviour and academic attainment. This research will be conducted in an East London primary school with children from Nursery to Year 2. The study is funded by a knowledge exchange studentship and is supervised by Prof Sam Wass, Anna Gawthorpe and Dr Gemma Goldenberg.
Lisa has 7 years of experience in education, working in both early years and primary settings. Her primary focus in this field was supporting children who had experienced adverse early childhood experiences and faced developmental delays which impacted their access to education. She took what she learned from her psychology degree and gained insights into how trauma impacts brain development, and she applied this to adjust her teaching methods through a more nurturing and supportive lens. As someone committed to ensuring every child succeeds, her mission is to bridge the gap between neuroscience and education to enhance student outcomes.
Prior to starting her PhD, Lisa earned a BA (Hons) in Psychology at the University of East London. Her final research project focused on differentiating learning environments to improve student outcomes, demonstrating her commitment to enhancing educational practices and understanding how different learning environments can positively impact student success.
