Izzi Mardon

PhD student - Social Interaction in the Primary School: An ethnography of respect, courtesy and manners

01752 636700

mardon.i@pgr.marjon.ac.uk

Role Summary

My ethnographic research explores social interaction within Primary Schools. I am focusing upon how the concepts of respect, courtesy and manners are constructed, performed and internalised, within the context of two Primary Schools in Devon.

Qualifications

PG Cert Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)

NPQ Headship (NPQH)

PGCE (QTS) Primary and Early Years

BA Childhood and Youth Studies

Teaching

I have been a Primary teacher and most recently, a Headteacher across a number of schools in Devon and Somerset. I have a passion for teaching and supporting disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND.

I currently privately tutor EYFS – KS4 pupils in English and Maths, including some pupils who are currently out of education.

Research

PhD start date – October 2024

Director of Studies – Dr Hazel Bending

Co-supervisor – Dr Lynne Wyness

Other Interests

Outside of academia, I love Dartmoor, exploring the outdoors and new places in the UK with my family.