A massive congratulations to Holly Jackson on winning the prestigious Helen Kitching Psychology Teacher of the Year Award 2026. This remarkable achievement celebrates Holly’s dedication, innovation, and impact in psychology education at Wyke Sixth Form College.
Alongside this outstanding recognition, Holly will present her study at the Association for the Teaching of Psychology (ATP) conference, marking another milestone in her professional journey. Her case study will also be published in the upcoming issue of DART P Journal Psychology Teaching Review and featured in ATP Today magazine, a testament to her contribution to advancing psychology teaching practice.
The judging panel praised Holly’s creative and inclusive approach to teaching, noting:
“The panel were impressed by your implementation of the careers bringing them into the classroom to help students from various backgrounds in the Yorkshire and Humber region. Additionally, the panel liked your major contribution to developing the CBT inspired educational programme. The panel were impressed by your awareness of professional boundaries and networking skills. We hope that you are able to achieve your dream in extending the CBT project in staff colleagues too.”
They also offered thoughtful encouragement for Holly’s continued professional growth:
“As a point of development in case where you may want to apply for further prizes or promotion, it would be good to engage more deeply in pedagogical research (there are more and more online / open access journals) to help give yourself a stronger foundation for your findings. We encourage you to submit your evaluation of your practice for publication and conferences for more people to know about your innovative project.”
Holly’s achievement not only celebrates her personal excellence but also highlights Wyke’s commitment to fostering innovation and excellence in teaching. Her work exemplifies how psychology education can empower students and colleagues alike — bridging theory, practice, and real‑world impact.
Congratulations once again to Holly Jackson for this well‑deserved honour and for inspiring the next generation of psychology educators.
