@claireharley
I’m a senior leader/history teacher in the East Midlands and part-time EdD student. Can we bridge the gap between research and practice? https://substack.com/@claireharley123?r=3w505c&utm_medium=ios
In Utero…
Thank you, Clare!
What are your stories of women supporting women in your own career?
I fear that sometimes we are pitted against each other or compared in ways that aren’t helpful. As such I’m incredibly thankful for the supportive network I’ve got and commit to be that person for others too.
There are some great women on here and other socials who use their platform to draw attention to newer colleagues coming through with ideas and it’s so special to see!
5. Raising your voice.
Education social media as brought me into contact with some really special friends who are always on the other end of a text thread ready to proof read work or talk through ideas. When we’re nervous to post, we hype each other up.
I have a colleague who has a coffee ready for me every morning and I don’t think she knows just how much that means to me.
4. Getting what it is to be a working mum.
None of that ‘I did it and so you’ll have to just get through it to’. I’ve been lucky enough to work with women whose children are grown, but they still remember what it feels like to drive into school on four hours sleep.
3. Introducing you in the field.
I went to my first academic conference a few years ago and two phenomenal academics made sure I was introduced to as many people as possible. I’ve never forgotten this kindness and am still benefiting professionally from those introductions.
2. Smashing the glass ceiling and helping you avoid the shards.
I love hearing stories from women who were the first to have a seat at the table and share their advice.
1. Not letting you fail.
I’ve had a brilliant head step in and make sure I carry on with something I’ve found difficult for no reason other than that she didn’t want me to give up.
Here are some examples of the inspiring things I’ve experienced from women in education as a senior leader and EdD student…
I won’t be posting on International Women’s Day as it’s my birthday weekend and I will be off spending time with my family, but have been thinking about the brilliant women who have supported me in my career thus far.
Naturally.
Next week is Mother’s Day and my birthday, so my son has declared it ‘Mummy week’. I am delighted
That’s such a shame! Would have loved to have come and seen you.
Hope we get to catch up though
No matter how much notice I have or how much planning I think I’ve done, world book day creeps upon me every year!
Well that’s lovely of you!
Would be lovely to see you again. School have been amazing and let me have both days so I’m really looking forward to it 🙌
I’m going to be at the Festive of Education talking about my EdD research!
I’m an open book 😂😂
Hello! Love this idea.
I’m a deputy headteacher and EdD student
It was a really interesting talk.
Hadn’t considered the changes to infrastructure needed as a result of LLM before. Really thought provoking, thank you.
𝐀𝐥𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐬! A brilliant day at @researchedbrum.bsky.social a genuine “holiday for the mind”. Ideas, challenge, warmth and connection all in one place. Grateful to everyone who gave up their Saturday to learn together.
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I’d actually love that
Is it useful?
Last session of the day is @bennewmark.bsky.social asking questions about the usefulness and consequences of the way we approach diagnosis
Shame I was rushing off! I have loads of questions about your talk!
@pkainsworth.bsky.social is as funny and insightful in real life has his blog!
Great talk - such an important topic for a profession susceptible to fads
On the floor as I am absolutely not missing @jonhutchinson.bsky.social!
Starting off today with Carl Hendrick arguing the biggest issue we have at the moment in schools is lethal mutations.
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