The next Chair elect is proposed
Claire Seeley and Emily Perry proposed as ASE Co-Chairs Elect
The Association for Science Education (ASE) is delighted to announce that Claire Seeley and Professor Emily Perry have been proposed as the next Co-Chairs Elect. Both bring a wealth of experience, a deep commitment to science education, and a long-standing relationship with ASE through their extensive contributions to its activities, publications and leadership roles.
Our governance procedures mean that as Claire and Emily as Co-Chairs, are the only nomination, members have two weeks in which to raise any queries or concerns about the appointment. If there are no concerns or they have been addressed, the appointment will be put to the Trustees Body of ASE to formally approve.
If you have queries or concerns, please contact ASE’s CEO lynnladbrook@ase.org.uk
About Claire and Emily
Since 2023, Claire and Emily have co-chaired ASE’s Teacher Developers’ Committee, drawing on their complementary expertise to support and shape the professional development of science educators. Their combined experience spans the breadth of ASE’s membership, having worked as classroom teachers, subject leaders, curriculum designers, education consultants, professional development leaders, researchers, and teacher educators.
In a joint statement, Claire and Emily said:
“ASE plays a vital role as a trusted and thoughtful voice for science education. We are inspired by its dynamic, inclusive community of professionals who collaborate to motivate and support one another.
As Co-Chairs Elect, we are committed to advancing ASE’s mission to provide life-long support for science educators throughout their careers. We look forward to listening to and working with members across all areas of the organisation, championing diversity, sustainability, and outward-looking professional collaboration.
ASE has been instrumental in our own professional journeys, offering opportunities for learning, networking, and career development. We are honoured to take on this role and contribute to building a stronger, more connected science education community.”
About Claire Seeley
Claire Seeley has over 30 years of teaching experience in both inner-city and rural schools across England. As an independent Primary Science Consultant, she delivers professional development and teacher training with a strong focus on climate change education and the natural world. Claire supports CAPE (Climate Adapted Pathways for Education) and leads professional development programmes as a hub leader for the Primary Science Quality Mark, including an RSC-funded initiative.
Her contributions extend to BBC education campaigns, Live Lessons, Bitesize, and CBeebies. Claire also authored for HarperCollins' Snap Science series. In 2013, she received the PSTT Primary Science Teacher of the Year award, which was endorsed by the Royal Society of Biology in 2021.
About Professor Emily Perry
Emily Perry is a Professor of Education with a specialism in science teaching and teacher professional development. Her work focuses on the design, implementation, and evaluation of professional learning programmes across all career stages. She has led and contributed to projects funded by organisations such as the Gatsby Foundation, Wellcome, Ogden Trust, and the Institute of Physics, influencing science education policy and practice nationally and internationally.
With a background in chemistry teaching, Emily has taught in the UK, Hong Kong, and Brazil. She has served as a trustee of a Multi-Academy Trust and as a secondary school governor. She is also a long-standing Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry.