Laura Martin

Laura Martin is a lecturer on the MSc Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology (MAPPCP) team at UEL. She has an International MSc in Applied Positive Psychology (Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge) and PGCE (Warwick University). Her final MSc project focused on the development of a series of positive psychology interventions to enhance the well-being of teaching staff and school leadership. With over fifteen years experience in education in the UK and the Middle East, Laura has excelled in numerous roles and has long been an advocate of the need for blending high level academic and pastoral support to increase student engagement, achievement and well-being. Laura is Head of Wellbeing Education with Positran where she has co-designed evidence informed, interactive well-being curricula and resources for 5-14yr olds with Pr. Ilona Boniwell. These are now part of an active research trial in three schools internationally.