About Nicola Gardiner

With a degree in Fine Art, Nicola started teaching in 2001 in the Art department at Prospect Technology College in Reading. In 2004 she worked in the Microsoft Innovative Teacher Scheme in Reading and her innovative use of ICT in Art and Design was recognised by a Teachnet Award in 2005. She also published some materials for the Specialist Schools Trust CPD network on the use of ICT in Art and Design at that time.

Following the birth of her first son, Adam, she moved with her partner from Reading to Warwickshire and started working at Stratford High Schools Maths and Computing Specialist College in 2004. Appointed as an Innovative Teacher in that school she as awarded a second Teachnet Award in 2006 again for the use of ICT in Art and Design. Following the birth of son number two, Jack, she has returned to work in Easter 2006 with several planned contributions to the CPD and Teachnet initiatives for the coming year. Her main (school based) aspiration is to become head of Art and Design.