Before joining the School of Education at the University of Aberdeen in 2020, I taught as a primary school teacher and held the position of Headteacher of a large primary school for 10 years. I have taught across the primary age range, and have a passion for teaching languages, the creative arts and social sciences. Throughout my career in schools, I have sought to involve pupils in creative and inspiring projects, often working in collaboration with partner organisations to help pupils learn about singing, puppet making and dance. During my doctoral studies, I found that alongside my passion for curriculums, I was also curious about andragogy and helping teachers learn more about their own practice. I noticed how some professional learning opportunities are rich in learning for some, yet not for others. For me this difference is key to my ongoing research into the complexity of collaborative structures. My research and practice continues to explore collaborative professional learning and how it can be developed to support individuals and teams.