Introduction
Full-time academic position (Lecturer) in the department for Education Policy Studies, Faculty of Education, Stellenbosch University, South Africa. Started as full-time lecturing staff in March 2020 and received my Doctor of Philosophy degree in 2021 (March). Research foci and interest include Sociology of Inclusive Education, Special and Inclusive Education Policy and Practices, Leadership and Management of Special and Inclusive Education, and Initial Teacher Training. Currently busy with a National Research Foundation funded project on leadership at inclusive schools in the Western Cape.
Expert
With 12 years of hands-on experience as a special needs teacher and current roles as a university researcher and lecturer in education policy studies (since 2020), I possess a unique blend of practical insight and academic expertise. My focus on sociology of education and dedicated research into inclusive education policies in South African schools underscores my commitment to advancing inclusive practices. This journey equips me with a nuanced understanding, positioning me as a valuable expert in the dynamic field of inclusive education and policy.
Fields of expertise: Education, Evidence for policy / knowledge valorization, Inclusive social development / inclusive societies / social inclusion