Susan Ogieris a Senior Lecturer in Primary Art and Design Education at the University of Roehampton, London, on both undergraduate and post-graduate courses. Susan holds a Master of Arts (Fine Art: Drawing) from Wimbledon School of Art, London, and maintains her own art practice. She is author of a series of art books for children, several professional journal articles and book chapters. She has been involved in EU Comenius funded art education projects including Images and Identity (2008 -10) and the follow-up project, Creative Connections (2012- 14). 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.