WomenEd Blogs

When I launched AI ElevatED on 1st September 2026, pressing “publish” felt like a bigger step than building the website itself. I had taught myself how to design a website, develop a brand and organise its pages. Sharing my thoughts publicly,...

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As the Education Manager for Belfast, I was proud to celebrate International Women's Day at our Belfast Creative Learning Centre for an inspiring morning filled with powerful voices in education, leadership and the creative sector. On Saturday 28th...

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by Ann McCann Still on a high from attending my first WomenEd Northern Ireland unconference I began to consciously look for opportunities that would develop my confidence and make me 10% braver personally and professionally. A charity that supports...

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by Sandra Patterson FCCT @sandyzpatterson 'If you think you're too small to have an impact, try going to bed with a mosquito.' (Attributed to many.) In March 2022 I presented for the second time at a #WomenEd Northern Ireland unconference. I had to...

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by Ann McCann I can honestly say that I feel at least 10% braver after my first #WomenEd Northern Ireland unconference in Belfast on 19 th of September. I had attempted to attend a few times before but always some sort of other commitment got in the...

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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...

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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...

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by Sandra Patterson @sandyZPatterson LinkedIn Today, like most Sundays, I collected my niece from her mum and brought her to my home for dinner. This usually means that my daughter and I can go for a nice walk in the forest near their home before...

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b y Mairéad Mhig Uaid @MaireadMhigUaid 'Mammy, what way does 10% braver work?' my nine-year-old asked. 'I suppose it all depends on your starting point,' came my sluggish reply as I thought back to when we began the #WomenEd Northern Ireland network...

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b y Farzana Akther @miss_f_akther When I first started teaching, I thought the definition of resilience was to just power through and keep doing more and stay up late working no matter how tired I was. I trained my mind to believe you are being...

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by Harroop Sandhu Twitter LinkedIn Have you ever felt that you needed a little extra courage to pursue your dreams? I know the feeling. When I ran my first workshop at the 2023 #WomenEd's Unconference, I was confronted with challenges like train...

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by Angela Schofield @DeputySchofield Kindness – the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate. Never more needed than when things are going wrong. So today, I want to talk about the F word. Failure. There are a lot of supportive...

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by Mel Greenwood @MelGreenwood1 The moment that I came across this phrase, I loved it because it embraces a mindset that is resilient and gritty. The phrase is now a part of not only my internal monologue but I use it as a challenge to other people...

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by Jaya Hiranandani @mshiranandani Last week, I opened my Twitter after a few weeks (two weeks of Spring Break followed by a week of online learning at work can do that to you) and found that I was tagged in an important post by #WomenEd about their...

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by Rona Grant @RonaGrant My thoughts on "10% Braver: Inspiring Women to lead Education" It was an unremarkable Tuesday afternoon when it made its arrival. A loud smack as it hit the tiles in an overly extravagant amount of heavy packaging, causing...

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By Jess Gosling @JessGosling2 I have written this blog for two reasons: the first is to introduce the vision for the #WomenEd network in Taiwan , an amazing group I have been part of now since August 2021. The second is to hopefully give others the...

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By Jules Daulby @julesdaulby 2021 was a difficult year. There were successes but often overshadowed by feelings of sadness, disappointment and failure. The only thing that kept me going at those times was the phrase I would tell myself over and over...

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By Kerry Jordan-Daus @KerryJordanDaus This is a tricky one to write. It's been a tough year for so many of us. It's been a tough year for me. The community of #WomenEd continues to be a source of inspiration and support. I am more than ever guided...

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By Rebecca Sedgwick I was an NQT in 2020, so my introduction into teaching has been full of COVID restrictions and regulations. I went into 2021 with mixed emotions and reflecting back, being #10%braver has been key in remaining positive in a...

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By Liz Gregory @lgregory1002 How have I been #10%Braver? In 2021 I took the plunge to start applying for Headships. Three years into my Deputy Headship, I knew it was a little early but thought I should start trying, to get feedback and hone my...

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By Nicola Mooney @nicksnook Network Lead @WomenedSW 2020, what a year. Surely 2021 can only be easier? 12 months later, I hear myself again…..2021, what a year. Most of this is related to the fact that we have lived and educated through COVID, but...

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By Jess Gosling @JessGosling2 Network Lead @WomenEdTW As we near to the end of 2021, I was pleased to be given the challenge to record my highlights this year, including how I have been #10%Braver and what I have achieved. A sense of confidence and...

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By Dr Jill Berry @jillberry102 After I contributed a chapter to the first #WomenEd book in 2019, we were asked to film a short video of ourselves holding the book, wearing the 10% Braver tee-shirt and explaining how we had been brave and what we...

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Philip Wharton FCCT @pkoeln1980 2021 has been one of the toughest years I have known. Shifting regulations, absences, worries amd stresses all added to the usual maelstrom of running a school.

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