I am quantitative researcher whose publications have been built around (a) my interests in early writing and support for literacy learning in the early years and (b) my interests in supporting evidence-based practice and the role of knowledge exchange in this, with a specific focus on review methodologies. These lines of inquiry have guided my research, teaching, and engagement with education systems in Europe and the United States.  I focus on three interdependent and complementary fields: literacy development and instruction, review methodologies to ensure successful translation of research to practice, and early literacy intervention.  My knowledge in literacy and methodological expertise has resulted in sole and co-authored articles in top tier peer reviewed journals. It has also allowed me to play a versatile proactive role in successful collaboration within collective research groups on funded literacy research for the ESRC, EEF, ETF and the Frobel Trust.