Susan Ogier Susan Ogier worked for many years as a nursery teacher and subject lead for art and design in a Surrey primary school, before becoming Senior Lecturer in Primary Art and Design Education at Kingston University and, since 2009, University of Roehampton, London. She holds a Master of Arts (Fine Art: Drawing) from Wimbledon School of Art, London, and maintains her own art practice whenever possible. Susan has worked with hundreds of student teachers, postgraduate teachers in training, as well as experienced teachers and teaching assistants to develop their subject knowledge and understanding of this subject. She is committed to the belief that having confidence in one’s own creativity can make a hugely positive difference to an individual’s life in so many ways. Susan is the author of a series of art books for children and their teachers. She has written several peer reviewed journal articles and book chapters, and has contributed to many professional journals and magazines over the years. She has been involved in several EU-funded art education projects in collaboration with universities and schools across Europe: these include ‘Images and Identity’ (2008–10), and follow-up project, ‘Creative Connections’ (2012–14), both of which centred on teaching citizenship principles through art and design, and ICT. Her research interests relate to the contribution of visual arts practice to social and emotional well-being through a deepening understanding of personal identity, and how this can be an influencing and motivating factor for children to learn across the curriculum. Susan lives in a small village in Surrey with her two daughters and their dog![Page viii]