The EdD and one bedtime story more! An exploration of the Third-Space inhabited by mothers working in educational leadership whilst studying for a professional doctorate
Rehana Shanks
University of Glasgow / Dean Park Primary School
Rehana Shanks is Headteacher of a primary school inEdinburgh. Her research interest area is 3-18 learning,curriculum, policy and transitions. She lives in Edinburghwith her husband and four children. Currently sheis a doctoral student at the University of Glasgow.Rehana is Belmas Vice Chair and is a SELMAS committeemember.
Poppy Gibson
University of Greenwich
After over a decade of teaching and managing in a widevariety of primary schools throughout London, PoppyGibson is now embarking on an exciting new career asa Lecturer in Primary Education at the University ofGreenwich. She lives in Hertfordshire with her husband,two children, tortoise, dog and parrot. Poppy is in the sixthyear of her Doctorate in Education at Oxford BrookesUniversity; her thesis explores the impact of social mediaand online communication on young girls’ identityformations.
Suzie Dick
University of Glasgow / Arran High School
Suzie Dick has had a varied career balancing working as aninternational mountain leader with pursuing a career in educationalleadership all over the world, from Ethiopia to Mongoliaand Chile. She is a doctoral student at the University ofGlasgow and her research interests are in self directed learningand practitioner enquiries. Suzie currently lives on theIsle of Arran with her husband and two small children.
Abstract
This article focuses on the ever-present pressures, tensions and opportunities for women leaders in education, and the link between identity, pursuit of excellence and the pursuit of a complete, worthwhile life. It highlights... [ view full abstract ]
Authors
- Rehana Shanks (University of Glasgow / Dean Park Primary School)
- Poppy Gibson (University of Greenwich)
- Suzie Dick (University of Glasgow / Arran High School)
Topic Area
Practitioner Perspective
Session
S6I » Theatre Presentation (15:20 - Saturday, 7th July, Lancaster 1)
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