Irish, mother, art theologian and a little bit hooked on phonology. Making connections in local communities on social justice issues through creativity
Here's what I've learned 1st hand from great leaders
1. Embrace #livesimply as a liberation tool
2. Embed #indigenousknowledge to inform creative pedagogies
3. Coach talent informed by the 'intent-behaviour gap' phenomenon
4. Promote embodied storytelling to advocate for change
Dear Harehills,
I pray for peace and calm on your streets tonight.
I hope families impacted by the tension get the support they need
Thank you @alexsobel for leading with a calm voice tonight to dampen the words of hatred from those who should know better
Image: Johnny Miller
📽️ After a huge refurbishment, the much-loved @HMILeeds has reopened in Leeds.
Here's why the first purpose-built sculpture gallery in the UK is so important to Leeds.
Thank you @balbirdance for sharing these great photos from 'How To Change The World By Doing Nothing' which took place on Saturday for #AgelessFestival by @feveredsleep and featuring @YorkshireDance Company of People. Thanks to the dancers and to everyone who came along 😊
‘Pedagogies of possibility’ offer ‘AFFECTIVE, dialogic learning spaces’ for collective creativity and wellbeing
What does this look like in practice?
Presenting longitudinal research wi children at Possibilities Studies Conference Cambridge Uni @PamBurnard@StorymakersCo
Just a few weeks away! 🥳 Watch one of your favourites on the big screen or make a new film discovery, all in a unique outdoor concert venue in Millennium Square. Make the most of the summer! ☀️
🎫 Tickets £7/£9 (Family films just £5)
🔗 See all films: https://t.co/q8kBtdAz3i
We are very proud the Deputy Prime Minster @AngelaRayner has been an advocate of British Sign Language (BSL) having learnt BSL. Now it’s time to ensure BSL is placed in every deaf child’s hands because the system doesn’t offer free BSL to parents of deaf children #BSLinOurHands
If you're a book-lover in the US, something exciting is on its way to you through the post ahead of our launch tomorrow...
Preorder my new book, Private Revolutions, here in the US: https://t.co/tGwOv37vBb
And buy now in the UK & Commonwealth: https://t.co/5gT28yMaU7
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By far the most important book for anyone working for social justice through theological dialogue
https://t.co/R9TzyBqebC
A must read for all those committed to a #pedagogy of #liberation and ready to embrace decoloniality.
Very VERY well done @everparker
Promotion plans begin this week for the 'Chair of Sanctuary' tour across churches and faith schools in Leeds to explore themes of #welcome and #hospitality inspired by the words of @InderjitBhogal at last year's @LCILeeds Hook Lecture https://t.co/Tgmbu7voPY
A wonderful Concert this evening with @LordMayorLeeds and Bishop Marcus Stock to mark the Centenary of the Dedication of Leeds Cathedral. Superb singing from the Cathedral choirs.
Today we say goodbye to Rob Burrow CBE - a rugby league legend whose legacy on and off the pitch will live long in our memory.
A true inspiration and tireless champion for others living with motor neurone disease.
Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones today.
I am honoured to have been asked to serve as Secretary of State for Education.
We pledged change and we will deliver the most crucial changes of all:
High and rising standards
More opportunity
The best life chances for all children
That work starts now.
My warmest congratulations to our new Prime Minister Sir @Keir_Starmer, and my prayers for you and your family as you take on this role of great responsibility for our country. I thank @RishiSunak and the outgoing Government for their service.
I also give thanks today for our democracy, and for the peaceful and orderly transition of power it gives us. I pray for our new government entering office; for its members to have humility, wisdom and integrity as they begin their new roles.
Today the hard work of changing the lives of the people of Leeds Central and Headingley starts
To eradicate Black Mould in homes
To eradicate hunger in schools
To ensure children can get an autism assessment
The future of our children must be better than their past