Cheryl qualified from ABDO College and registered as a dispensing optician in 2006. She has worked in both independent and multiple optical practice at management level. She previously lectured in ophthalmic dispensing at Bradford College before moving to currently lecture in ophthalmic lenses and dispensing at the University of Bradford, School of Optometry and Vision Science. Cheryl works part time for ABDO in the role of CPD learning manager, developing professional education for dispensing opticians and optometrists. She is a member of the advisory panel for All About Vision UK and a UK and an overseas practical and theory examiner for ABDO. Cheryl is an experienced face-to-face and online presenter and facilitator of CPD, for both optometrists and dispensing opticians.