Debbie
Senior Development Officer

“Serious games offer us the opportunity to help our children and young people to learn and think about big issues and solve problems whilst having fun. I believe that serious games can help our learners to step into others’ shoes, whilst also realising the potential they have for making a difference. ”

Debbie is a senior development officer with Socialudo. She is responsible for designing and developing Socialudo's serious games and learning materials for primary and secondary schools, ensuring they are educational, engaging and fit for purpose.

Working with key stakeholders, she monitors and seeks to maximise the impact of Socialudo’s learning offerings. She is passionate about supporting children and young people to broaden their horizons and affect lasting change for this demographic.

Debbie is an educator who has worked within the Primary Education sector for almost 20 years, most recently as a depute headteacher. She also has experience of working at local authority level and national level, as a development officer with Education Scotland. Debbie holds a Master of Philosophy in moral education. Her expertise ensures that the materials and experiences provided by Socialudo align with national educational standards, cater to diverse learning needs and promote children’s rights (UNCRC).

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  • "When it comes to games, I am not very competitive so I mostly enjoy games where I can improve my own score (Block Blast) or solve a problem or mystery. Recently I have been honing my detective skills by playing ‘Murdle’. "

    What’s your favourite game?

  • "My superpower would be being able to freeze time. I would love to be able to explore a moment more fully and wander peacefully around places without distractions. Similarly, I wish I was able to teleport. To be able to take myself to new places in an instant."

    If you could have any superpower, what would it be?

  • "I love the outdoors. I enjoy capturing the beauty of nature through photography. The beach is my happiest place, where I treasure hunt for sea glass and pottery. Crafting is my passion. I love making lamps by upcycling bottles, vases, and jars using different materials and a hint of sparkle!"

    What’s your favourite hobby?