As a Physics teacher one of my biggest challenges was to create greater awareness around science careers so that my students understood the relevancy of science in their future careers. One particular student of mine didn’t realise that to become an Airline pilot he needed to have physics and maths A’levels.

So I consciously decided to make it my mission to work on a project that allowed kids to at least sample the potential of the many careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. The Top Careers in STEM was born!

It was during my maternity leave that I was able to bring it to life by inviting various corporations relevant for each career to sponsor a Career Card. Boots was my first and they agreed to sponsor the Pharmacist Career Card.

 

Once they were on board the sponsors came thick and fast.

And of course…..

 …..amongst over 40 otheres

Now these games are best sellers at a Prospects, a specialist in careers education and employability resources.

This publishing experience has allowed me to share my work with talented teachers like Ros Walker to help publish their own STEM games.