This Is How We Look When We Lead: Thirty women share their experiences of working in education
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
This Is How We Look When We Lead: Thirty women share their experiences of working in education
By (Author) Angela Browne
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Bloomsbury Education
2nd August 2022
United Kingdom
Classifications
Professional and Scholarly
Non Fiction
Educational administration and organization
Teacher training
371.20082
Physical Properties
Paperback
192
Width 138mm, Height 216mm
Description
What does it mean to be a woman working in education today How does our age, ethnicity, sexuality, religion and appearance impact our careers This is How We Look When We Lead is a one-of-a-kind collection of some of the most influential voices in education, featuring Dame Alison Peacock, Alison Kriel, Hannah Wilson, Julia Skinner, Dr Muna Abdi and Mal Krishnasamy and more. This book brings together the experiences of 30 women to explore identity in education and school leadership, break down taboos, and ultimately inspire, inform and empower the next generation of female teachers and school leaders. Superbly curated by Angela Browne, it offers crucial practical guidance, honest advice and opportunities for reflection aimed at all women who teach. It sheds light on the shared experiences of female educators and encourages readers to build their confidence, surmount barriers, overcome prejudice and ultimately be successful in their teaching careers.
Author Bio
Angela Browne has been working in education for over 17 years as an English teacher, head of English, assistant headteacher, deputy headteacher and headteacher in mainstream secondary schools, the head of a pupil referral service, and the principal of a Steiner Academy. She was most recently the deputy CEO of a multi-academy trust. In 2018, Angela was part of the BBC Two documentary series School. She has featured in the Telegraph, and on Radio 5 and Woman's Hour on BBC Radio 4, and she has written for the TES. Angela has also delivered keynotes for WomenED, BAMEed, Firefly Learning and Ambition School Leadership, and given a TED talk at TEDxNorwichEd. Angela is currently CEO and founder of Nourished Collective, an online network for female educators that provides coaching and courses to enable women to work with vision, focus and authenticity. Follow Angela and Nourished Collective on Twitter @nourishedschool.
