Alison Mccree

Alison McCree (BSc., PGCE., MA.) is Director of the Chartered Institute of Educational Assessors based at the University of Hertfordshire. She has almost thirty years' experience in education, having taught English as a Foreign Language in Japan, Denmark and the UK, before qualifying as a science teacher. She taught in the secondary sector prior to joining the University of Hertfordshire as a professional development lead for the Science Learning Centre in 2007, developing and delivering continuing professional development for science teachers. She also headed up the Triple Science Support Programme for East of England and Central regions and managed the UK arm of the Amgen Biotech Experience programme.

In 2016, the University of Hertfordshire became the home of the CIEA and Alison was appointed Director. The role encompasses all aspects of operational management of the membership, training and voice activities of the CIEA. Key areas of development have been the reintroduction of the Chartered Educational Assessor qualification and developing bespoke assessment training courses for a number of clients.

Alison has also taught on the BA in Education at the University of Hertfordshire and is a visiting tutor, supporting trainee teachers on initial teacher education programmes.