#WomenEd Blogs
by Rosie Boparai @physicsrosie When I first read Crenshaw's (1991) Mapping the Margins: Intersectionality, Identity Politics, and Violence Against Women of Color, the concept of intersectionality surfaced two important parts of myself, which I believe many other teachers will have at their core: (1) my inner activist, and (2) my inner scient...
by #WomenEd NI @WomenEdNI From all of us in the #WomenEd NI network, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Parm Plummer for her dedication and support to our community. Many in our network might not realise the extent of Parm's behind-the-scenes efforts, but her contributions have been invaluable to us. Regardless of the time, Parm has always ...
By WomenEd Global Strategic Leaders We are very sad to say goodbye to Parm Plummer as a Global Strategic Leader and Trustee of #WomenEd. As is the case for many school leaders currently, Parm's workload has increased which has caused her decision. We are delighted that Parm will continue to support network leaders in Jersey and Guernsey until...
By Kiran Satti @miss_k_sunray3 Overcoming a fear. To care. Following your heart. To speak up. Paving your own path. Stepping in to the unknown. Being brave isn't always doing that one amazing thing. It's the culmination of all those brave steps you take to get to the amazing thing or overcome the next challenge. Being 10% braver – taking thos...
by Denise Freeman @geography_DAF Recently, I took on a leadership role that has really pushed me out of my comfort zone. I began a journey that has already taught me so much and forced me to reflect on so many things that I do, including the way I use language and the words I use. It has become much more habitual to think about my language, to cons...
by Charlotte Ward (@misscharteach), Sofia, Nicholas Webber & Rohini Vaja Organiser Perspective - Charlotte On 27th April, after a year of hosting termly events of a few hours, #WomenEd Hungary held their first full-day event! Discussions started in Nov/Dec and planning for the day really got underway in January. Once the Internationa...
by Kerry Jordan-Daus Twitter LinkedIn Well, 9 years old – haven't the years just flown by? The cover photo is from 2016! Digging into my photo album, I also found this photo. What a journey we have been on together. Friendships formed, mentoring, advice sought, and so many coaching conversations. Thank you. You've been there ...
by Kiran Satti and Vivienne Porritt @Miss_K_Sunray3 @Vivienne Porritt May is WomenEd's Birthday Month: we will be 9. Sunshine, blooming flowers and endless possibilities: this pretty much sums up the beauty and power that is #WomenEd. Throughout the month of May, we will be celebrating the successes and achievements of our community as ...
by Gemma Bolton-Hale Twitter LinkedIn In today's society, the role of a Gender Equality Lead in any organisation is more important than ever. As we strive towards creating a more inclusive and equitable world, it is imperative that multi- academy trusts such as Oasis Community Learning play a pivotal role in fostering gender...
by Tracey Leese Twitter During the recent school holidays I took my sons to see an exhibition which celebrated the engineering STEM work of Mary Adela Blagg (1858- 1944). Blagg lived in the market town of Cheadle in Staffordshire her whole life, having taught herself mathematics by reading her brother's text books – and dur...