education and social justice: opportunities and challenges
The Slovakian Educational Leadership Conference 2024
8th and 9th November 2024
Hotel Alexander
Bardejov Spa
Slovakia
The Slovakian Educational Leadership Conference 2024
8th and 9th November 2024
Hotel Alexander
Bardejov Spa
Slovakia
This year with simultaneous translation!
2024 Conference Theme
Education and Social Justice: opportunities and challenges
The Eight Annual School Leaders’ and Educators’ Conference
2024 Conference Theme
Education and Social Justice: opportunities and challenges
The Eight Annual School Leaders’ and Educators’ Conference
Top speakers from the UK and US including academics from UCL and the University of London. Also, master teachers from UK schools offering practical strategies to make a difference in the classroom. And, new for this year, how local government in the UK contributes to education and justice, Ideal for school leaders, master teachers, local and national policy-makers.
Our conference on the local news
Professor Simon Uttley is, together with Martin Smilnak, the co-Founder and co-Chair of SELC. He is full Professor and Course Leader for Catholic Education and the Common Good at the University of Notre Dame [U.S.A], London Global Gateway. In addition, Professor Uttley is Visiting Professor in Catholic Education, Institute of Education, S
Professor Simon Uttley is, together with Martin Smilnak, the co-Founder and co-Chair of SELC. He is full Professor and Course Leader for Catholic Education and the Common Good at the University of Notre Dame [U.S.A], London Global Gateway. In addition, Professor Uttley is Visiting Professor in Catholic Education, Institute of Education, St Mary’s University, London. His current research includes deepening the relationship between the Higher Education sector and the school (Koinonia), and exploring the importance of meaning and moral purpose in educational curricula. Professor Uttley also holds the position of Visiting Lecturer in Catholic education at Dominican University, Chicago.as well as Visiting Lecturer at UCL Institute of Education, London. In the daytime, Professor Uttley is the Headteacher of Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic High School in Reading, 65km from London. Simon is a licensed Catholic Schools’ Inspector for the schools of the Dioceses of England and Wales. He is also Co-Chair of the Reading Education Partnership, working alongside one of another of this year's speakers. Brian Grady.
Sue Matthews is Assistant Headteacher, with responsibility for Teaching and Learning and Safeguarding at Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School. She teaches both Business Studies and French with previous Head of Department responsibility in both subjects. She holds a BA Honours in French Studies, a Post Graduate Certifcate in Education (P
Sue Matthews is Assistant Headteacher, with responsibility for Teaching and Learning and Safeguarding at Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School. She teaches both Business Studies and French with previous Head of Department responsibility in both subjects. She holds a BA Honours in French Studies, a Post Graduate Certifcate in Education (PGCE) a Management Diploma and the National Professional Qualifcation for Headteachers (NPQH). She came into teaching following a successful career in sales and marketing in the French Chemicals and Polymers Industry both in France and the United Kingdom. Sue is married to Jan and is mum to Céline, also a Business Studies and French teacher and Liam a qualifed Occupational Therapist.
Professor Jacek Brant is Full Professor at the world-renowned University College, London’s, Institute of Education Faculty of Education and Society. Jacek worked in manufacturing industry for two years before becoming a schoolteacher of economics and business for 11 years and he is now in his 26th year at the IOE. He has run pre-service a
Professor Jacek Brant is Full Professor at the world-renowned University College, London’s, Institute of Education Faculty of Education and Society. Jacek worked in manufacturing industry for two years before becoming a schoolteacher of economics and business for 11 years and he is now in his 26th year at the IOE. He has run pre-service and continuing professional development programmes for teachers; master’s programmes and modules, he supervises research students and is involved in various international projects. Jacek writes on educational issues concerning curriculum and pedagogy. His latest article is available in an open access journal: Brant, J (2022). The curriculum question and school economics: three educational scenarios for the future. Journal of Social Science Education 21(2). https://doi.org/ 10.11576/jsse-4858 of education: Critique and Possibilities in the Journal of Critical Realism.
Maria Budzynska has worked in Catholic secondary education in Inner London schools for over 10 years including in her current role as a senior leader [Deputy Headteacher]. With a background in 11—18 English teaching, she has come to specialise in inclusion, special needs support and whole school pastoral management. A lead practitioner an
Maria Budzynska has worked in Catholic secondary education in Inner London schools for over 10 years including in her current role as a senior leader [Deputy Headteacher]. With a background in 11—18 English teaching, she has come to specialise in inclusion, special needs support and whole school pastoral management. A lead practitioner and an authoritative voice in the area of improving standards, Maria offers fresh thinking around whole-school assessment systems.
Professor David Oswell is a Professor of Sociology and Pro-Warden for Research, Enterprise and Knowledge Exchange at Gold-
smiths, University of London. His research and publications are in the
areas of culture and childhood. David
returns for a second year as a welcome
member of our speaker team.
SELC Honorary Secretary Judy Hutchinson heads up the University of Notre Dame’s Global Gateway interests in the States, following several years of ground-breaking work in London to develop student internships.
Marcin Hryniewicz is an historian and Head of the History department
at Blessed Hugh Faringdon school. Marcin, originally from Poland, has been in Reading for the last 15 years during which time he has taught history across all secondary ages, worked with children requiring special educational needs and also supported teacher training by
Marcin Hryniewicz is an historian and Head of the History department
at Blessed Hugh Faringdon school. Marcin, originally from Poland, has been in Reading for the last 15 years during which time he has taught history across all secondary ages, worked with children requiring special educational needs and also supported teacher training by mentoring individuals in the process of becoming qualified teachers.
Brian Grady is Director of Education for the town and local Government district of Reading, 67 km West of Reading. In the UK, a Director of Education is a senior local Government (non-political) responsible for overseeing and directing educational policies, programs and initiatives within a Local Authority. In this role Brian provides str
Brian Grady is Director of Education for the town and local Government district of Reading, 67 km West of Reading. In the UK, a Director of Education is a senior local Government (non-political) responsible for overseeing and directing educational policies, programs and initiatives within a Local Authority. In this role Brian provides strategic leadership and guidance to improve educational outcomes and standards. Before joining Reading, Brian was Operational Director, Safeguarding Partnerships and Strategy, Children and Young Peoples Services with a London local authority area. Brian's career has been dedicated to securing the best outcomes for young people, and he works closely with schools to achieve this.
Hotel Alexander, Bardejovské Kúpele, Bardejov, Prešov 086 31, Slovakia
Contact Martin Smilnak - smilnakmartin@gmail.com (for booking for Slovak and all other delegates to the conference).
Martin Smilnak Executive Co-Chair, Slovak Educational Conference
Marcin Hryniewicz
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