Scholarly Sisterhood

Emily Dickson: A Story of Theatre, Leadership, and Student Well-Being

Emily Dickson, a drama teacher and grade level leader at the American International School in Vienna, discusses her role and experiences. She describes working with teenagers as both challenging and rewarding, emphasizing the importance of mutual career support with her husband. Raised in a large, arts-loving Scottish family, Emily's passion for drama and the arts flourished, leading her to a fulfilling teaching career. She highlights the impact of drama education on students' confidence and creativity, stressing the need for a safe classroom environment. Emily also addresses her responsibilities as a grade level leader, focusing on students' well-being amid social media pressures and their diverse cultural backgrounds. She aims to help students navigate challenges, make informed decisions, and develop essential life skills. Links: https://www.ais.at/ [https://www.ais.at/] Learn more about Aspasia here:  https://www.worldhistory.org/Aspasia_of_Miletus/ [https://www.worldhistory.org/Aspasia_of_Miletus/] Share this episode with a woman who needs to hear it! Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and visit www.scholarlysisterhood.com [http://www.scholarlysisterhood.com] for more resources and upcoming episodes. Host: Anna Blankenship Editor: Lizzie Walker Writer: Emily Sanders

Dr Nadia DeGama: A Story of Leadership and Academic Impact

Dr Nadia DeGama is a senior lecturer and the Programme Leader for Undergraduate Business Management Programmes at AFG College with the University of Aberdeen in Qatar.  In this episode, we discuss her journey to academia, the challenges she’s overcome as a woman in academia, and the value in having strong female allies and role models throughout her career. Dr DeGama aims to provide that same support for her students and colleagues in order to foster a collaborative and inclusive academic community.  You can find more information about Dr DeGama and her research here: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/qatar/faculty-and-staff/index.php#panel366https://www.abdn.ac.uk/qatar/faculty-and-staff/index.php#panel366  [https://www.abdn.ac.uk/qatar/faculty-and-staff/index.php#panel366 ] To learn more about Dr Hind Hanafy: https://aiu.edu.eg/profile/prof-dr-hind-hanafy/ [https://aiu.edu.eg/profile/prof-dr-hind-hanafy/] Share this episode with a woman who needs to hear it! Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and visit www.scholarlysisterhood.com [http://www.scholarlysisterhood.com] for more resources and upcoming episodes. Host: Anna Blankenship Editor: Lizzie Walker Writer: Emily Sanders

Dr Mary Ann Bodine Al-Sharif: A Story of Resilience, Identity, and Impact

Dr Mary Ann Bodine Al-Sharif is an Assistant Professor of Higher Education Administration at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, specialising in identity development among marginalised and minoritised groups in higher education.  In this episode, we talk about her passion for social justice and advocacy within higher education, the challenges she faces as a Muslim American woman in academia, and the importance of networking and building a support system.  You can find out more about Dr. Bodine Al-Sharif here: https://scholars.uab.edu/7172-mary-bodine-alsharif [https://scholars.uab.edu/7172-mary-bodine-alsharif] And the organisations she mentions here:  ACPA: https://myacpa.org/ [https://myacpa.org/] NASPA: https://www.naspa.org/home [https://www.naspa.org/home]  And Elena Cornaro: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Elena-Cornaro [https://www.britannica.com/biography/Elena-Cornaro] Share this episode with a woman who needs to hear it! Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and visit www.scholarlysisterhood.com [http://www.scholarlysisterhood.com] for more resources and upcoming episodes. Host: Anna Blankenship Editor: Lizzie Walker Writer: Emily Sanders

From HR to Head of School: Professor Fiona Robson’s Story of Impact

Professor Fiona Robson, Head of Edinburgh Business School and School of Social Sciences at Heriot-Watt University Dubai, shares her journey in higher education, starting with her degrees in Human Resources and progressing through various academic and HR roles. She emphasises the importance of making a difference for students and strategic career planning. Professor Robson discusses challenges related to age and gender, the value of strong female mentors, and advises aspiring women leaders to seek feedback, take on challenging roles, and balance administrative duties with academic development. In her current role, she enjoys the multicultural environment of Dubai and contributing to a globally integrated university. You can find out more about Professor Fiona Robson here: https://www.hw.ac.uk/dubai/profiles/teaching/professor-fiona-robson.htm [https://www.hw.ac.uk/dubai/profiles/teaching/professor-fiona-robson.htm] ...and more about Bette Graham here: https://lemelson.mit.edu/resources/bette-graham [https://lemelson.mit.edu/resources/bette-graham] Share this episode with a woman who needs to hear it! Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and visit www.scholarlysisterhood.com [http://www.scholarlysisterhood.com] for more resources and upcoming episodes. Host: Anna Blankenship Editor: Lizzie Walker Writer: Emily Sanders

Jen Munro on Education, Entrepreneurship, and Empowering the Next Generation

Jen Munro is the founder of ISSOS International, an organization that provides academic summer programs for teens from over 80 nationalities based at St Andrews, Cambridge and Yale Universities.  In this episode, Jen reflects on the summer camp experience that inspired her to start ISSOS International. We talk about what it means to be an entrepreneur in education, approaching professional endeavors with curiosity and an open mind, and education as a female-led industry. Jen wants ISSOS International to have a positive, lasting impact on its students for generations to come. You can find out more about Jen Munro and ISSOS International here: https://www.issos.com/ [https://www.issos.com/]. And you can watch Jen’s TED Talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kTe2_aww_c [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kTe2_aww_c].   Learn more about Hedy Lamarr:  https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/hedy-lamarr [https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/hedy-lamarr] Share this episode with a woman who needs to hear it! Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and visit www.scholarlysisterhood.com [http://www.scholarlysisterhood.com] for more resources and upcoming episodes. Host: Anna Blankenship Editor: Lizzie Walker Writer: Emily Sanders