Marie Beresford-Dey is a lecturer in leadership in the School of Education and Social Work at the University of Dundee. She has extensive experience in online learning and teaching, and is also the cohort lead for international students on the Master of Education programme. Her research interests surround leadership, innovation, complexity and education for sustainable development. Marie’s PhD explored how local authorities support creativity in primary sector headteachers. Living in Scotland, she is keen to make the most of the outdoors and spends time in nature, whether that is hiking in the hills, strolling through the forests, or heading to the beach.