To know what's happening today, let's travel back to
the times when women brought a significant change to the American education system. From 1790 until 1870 marked a milestone achievement in the history of America. It was this time when girls in American institutes outperformed their male counterparts.
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In the mid-18 century, women in the United States were considered illiterate. Walking on this crooked path,
education was the guiding lamp for women, especially young girls.
While the outperformance was at its peak during the last th couple of decades in the 19 century, a famous accusation was circulated that restricted their movements in the education sector.
Did you know what that accusation was? Well, it might sound absurd, but it was rumoured that women using algebra, harm their reproductive capabilities. This, later on, resulted in the division of classes on the basis of gender.
Though this tale of women's education in the US dates back a few decades older than a century, a defining change has been brought in the education sector. Today, women are not just limited to classes, but they are influencing people worldwide to follow their dream.
In the picture to find such women in the education sector that are bringing significant changes and inspiring a generation to contribute to the future, The Knowledge Review magazine went on a quest to find influential women in the US.
This edition, Influential Women Leaders in US Education, 2022, focuses on such women in the education
sector who are influencing the future generation to contribute to the future of the world.
This edition aims to bring such women in the education sector into the limelight. The stories in this edition cover the endeavours of the influential women enhancing the education system and showcase the story where a woman went from being illiterate to leading the entire generation for the greater good.
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Martha D. Saunders is-among other various prestigious titles-a savvy businesswoman, successful university president, effective communicator, dedicated fundraiser, student-centered educator, and a world traveler.
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For more than two decades Autumn Cyprès have been a practitioner and scholar of system-wide innovation based on advocacy leadership.
Julie M. (Wilson) Jungalwala is an author, consultant, and leadership coach and an instructor at Harvard Extension School where she teaches strengths-based development and authentic leadership.
Sandra Mohr, EdD, Dean of Academic Resources and Administration at New England College of Optometry, was recognized as one of Vision Monday’s “Most Influential Women in Optical” for 2021. Dr. Mohr was honored in the Mentors category.
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TThe education sector has witnessed tremendous transformations under the leadership of many influential women. They have served the industry with dedication, ensuring its constant upliftment while giving all students the opportunities they need to excel in their endeavors. These leaders work towards the overall success of the students, as well as their colleagues and staff through learning experiences.
One woman who is taking every possible step to morph education and teaching-learning processes while delivering exceptional educational experiences to the students is Lucie Howell - the Chief Learning Officer and Director of Learning & Engagement at The Henry Ford
With decades of hands-on experience in the arena of education, Lucie ensures that all teachers and students have access to best-in-class learning resources on innovation, invention and entrepreneurship as told through the lens of the stories and lessons contained in The Henry Ford's collection known as the Archive of American Innovation, which documents over 300 years of American history. She works with her team of experts to guarantee that students evolve into forever learners.
Beginning of the Journey Lucie's career in STEM and innovation education began as an undergraduate
and graduate student of chemical engineering at Imperial College, London. She chose engineering because she loved the practice of taking a design brief and working with a team of experts to create a solution that meets a need. This practice relies on a blend of disciplinary knowledge and understanding, creativity, and innovation. Her admiration of engineering and science led her to become a science teacher after graduating as a Master of Chemical Engineering. Through teaching, Lucie was able to create opportunities for others to experience the same excitement and challenges that she had experienced.
Lucie spent five years teaching in classrooms in the UK before emigrating to the US in 2005 with her young family. When she was ready to return to work in 2008, she found a role in STEM educational outreach at the University of Michigan. In this role and throughout her subsequent career, she was able to share her approach to project-based learning.
As the Director of STEM Teaching and Learning at Quinnipiac University, she learned the importance of teacher professional development (PD). Teacher PD offered her a way to multiply her impact and reach more students than she would be able to reach in a single classroom.
That same PD focus has continued throughout her career. At Teach for America, Lucie had the privilege of working with cohorts of STEM teachers-in-training. She challenged them to interweave this approach into their teaching and learning practice fundamentals.
For the past five years, she has been serving as The Henry Ford's Chief Learning Officer, where she has led a strategic innovation learning vision, developed digital learning assets, curriculum resources, invention education programs and competitions, and educator PD.
"All these resources and experiences, which you can find in our newly launched inHub virtual venue, are designed to support the idea that innovation exists in all disciplines and may activate in each," she states. As an engineer by head and an educator by heart, Lucie knows that learning takes place in all parts of our lives, and her job as an educator is to connect the dots for students from life experiences.
Inspiration Behind the Journey Lucie's mother told her from a very young age that she should pursue a career as a teacher. However, her love of science and math led her to study engineering at college. By the time she finished her degree, she had tried to develop ways in which she could share that love with others. This is when she
thought of her mother and grandmother and how they shared their passions with young people as teachers. "They inspired me to train to be a science teacher, and I am so glad they did," said Lucie.
According to Lucie, The Henry Ford has only begun to scratch the surface on the ways interactive and online educational content are and will impact learning over time. As the organization was developing inHub, it envisioned a virtual venue where educators would gather for resources and content and have the chance to meet and interact with one another. The goal is to build an online professional learning community focused on reducing the innovation opportunity gap that exists in our educational systems. "That is the power of interactive and online educational spaces, as it allows likeminded people to come together, find new materials to inform their teaching, and meet others in such a way that they can share their best practices," said Lucie.
Feathers in the Cap Lucie has been recognized with many awards, recognitions, and acknowledgments throughout her illustrious journey in the education sector. Among some of her noteworthy accomplishments are the Crain's Detroit - Notable Woman in Educational Leadership Awardee (2019) and Leadership Detroit – Class XLI Recipient and Member (20192020).
Located in Dearborn, Michigan, The Henry Ford, a globally-recognized destination, fosters inspiration in a hands-on learning environment. Its unparalleled collection consisting of 26
We have only begun to scratch the surface on the ways interactive and online educational content are and will impact learning over time.
million artifacts is the most comprehensive of its kind focusing on innovation, ingenuity, and resourcefulness in America. This national historic landmark's unique venues include Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Greenfield Village, Ford Rouge Factory Tour, Benson Ford Research Center and Henry Ford Academy, a public charter high school. Together with its online presence at thf.org, its national television series The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation , its learning community inHub and its K-12 invention and entrepreneurship competitions through Invention Convention Worldwide, The Henry Ford's purpose is to activate innovative mindsets and unlock individual potential to help shape a better future.
Lucie is of the opinion that the greatest challenge in education is the quietly brewing national teacher shortage. As an educator and a board member of a charter high school, Henry Ford Academy, this issue is one that keeps her up at night. She expresses that the entire educational community and society at large is as a result of COVID-19 and not recognizing the fact that this crisis had been brewing for years before the pandemic. She is also concerned that teaching is not only undervalued but has actually been devalued for decades, resulting in the reduction of enrolment into teacher preparation programs.
She believes that these vacancies are a direct result of teachers fleeing the profession without any pipeline in place for developing new educational talent. Without the strategy to grow and build a sustainable talent pipeline of educational professionals, it is unlikely that there will be an end to the teacher shortage crisis for at least a decade. "And even when the pipeline fills, remember that it can take years for a teacher to hone their skills in the classroom," she further states.
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Lucie believes in The Henry Ford's learning principle, 'Learning Shared Equitably by All' . Accordingly, she ensures that all the digital learning assets, stories, and curated curriculum resources are available to any educator, formal and informal, to be shared with their students no matter where they are in the world. "That is the power of The Henry Ford's inHub. We work hard to ensure all educators that want to bring their students to our venues have that opportunity," shares Lucie. Her team is purposeful in its approach to the growth of its learning outreach programs, such as Invention Convention Worldwide. As part of the supporting work with education partners, the organization is building an Innovation Atlas platform that would allow every member to identify districts and communities across the country where there may be a need to share the school's innovation stories and educational programming directly.
Speaking about the future plans of the institute, Lucie expresses, "The Henry Ford is working hard to 'build back' from the real impacts of the pandemic. We are excited to be planning an onsite and in-person Raytheon Technologies Invention Convention US Nationals 2022 for June with students from our affiliate programs that span the country."
The institute also plans to host its second annual Invention Convention Globals 2022 virtually in July and August. Lucie further states, "We are looking forward to hosting a growing number of educator professional development courses both online and at The Henry Ford itself, and the digital content development team is working hard on building our portfolio of innovation learning resources to add to the experiences that are already available through inHub."
While addressing the future educators and educational leaders, Lucie states that she believes teaching is a team sport. As one steps into the education field, they should build their team whether it is in the building where they work, in the organization or district that they become a part of, or within an online learning community like inHub. It is important that they have colleagues and professional friends that they can believe in. "As educators, each of us become leaders and learning experts within our own ecosystems, so having a support network that can inform your teaching and learning approaches with 'bestpractice' models can be invaluable," expresses Lucie. She believes that it is like any team sport- the rest of the team only makes you stronger and your impact greater.
EEducational campuses play a very important part in a student's life. A great campus allows a student to realize their full potential. Almost all of us have cherished lifelong memories and learning experiences that were formed during our graduation and postgraduate years.
That is why students and their parents rightly spend years planning which university to choose for higher studies. Today, it has become of the utmost importance to choose the campuses for pursuing degrees wisely. Many prefer to go abroad to finish their higher
studies. Amongst them, most individuals desire to get admission to universities in the United States.
Why study in the United States?
The US has the world's most acclaimed university campuses for higher studies. The country has almost 5000+ colleges and universities, many of which are consistently ranked as the best university campuses worldwide.
The prospects of studying in the US are continuously rising. The thing that stands out is that studying in the US opens doors to immense personal and career development opportunities.
Amongst all the widely beneficial reasons, the below seven are the most established reasons for one to consider studying in the US.
The US is one of the world's most innovative and technologically advanced nations. Naturally, its universities have also adapted to the various modern technologies, gadgets, and equipment that allow them to give their students the best possible learning experience.
In addition, the professors are well versed in the various modern teaching styles. Most professors focus on giving practical and example-based learning experiences to the students.
Universities constantly work towards giving students web-based classes and computer-based quick tests. Additionally, the efforts are also focused on providing different labs and resources. This enables universities to give students access to the latest and most modern classroom experience that one can imagine.
In many countries, students are required to declare their major or specialization subject at the start of their first academic year. But US universities offer much more flexibility to students in this matter.
The universities in the US allow their undergraduates to explore a range of subjects before finally deciding which one to choose for their major. They can utilize the first two years of their fouryear study period by taking lessons in different subjects. Students can also choose more than one subject to be major in. Students can keep their major
subject as 'undeclared' or 'undecided' until the end of their second year.
US colleges and universities have ensured that students from abroad get the best support while in the country. Many universities have established dedicated offices to assist international students effectively. They offer assistance like English skills training, fixing visa issues, financial aid, even cultural adjustment, and much more.
Many universities in the US offer internships for students to kickstart their careers. Students can obtain hands-on work experience while they are studying. It prepares them to be ready for the work requirements of the sector in which they want to pursue their careers.
Education in the US will allow you to have a great start in your career. Students can also get the opportunity to work with companies and experts that are well established in various business sectors.
The campuses in the US educational establishments are filled with events and extra-curricular activities all around the year. In a way, they are enabled to work on their people skills, business intellect, creative arts, and much more.
One can choose to participate in athletic events, artistic performances, book discussions, cultural events, and so on. There is always something for everyone to participate in to showcase their talents.
Millions of students from all over the world, representing diverse cultural backgrounds, come to the United States to study. This allows one to get to know multiple cultures as well as introduce their own culture to them. One can make many friends from different cultures. This helps students to become more welcoming and understanding towards others by celebrating their differences.
The degrees from US universities are recognized all over the world. One can choose to do jobs in any country that they wish to since these qualifications are accepted in every corner of the world. Based on their US educational qualifications, one can be almost guaranteed good offers right from the moment they graduate.
Also, one can begin their entrepreneurial journey in the United States itself if they wish to. Moreover, the world's largest entrepreneurial community is situated in the US.
Taking all of this into account, it can be said that studying in the US presents a lot of opportunities and exposure to students. The US educational system makes sure to provide an open and welcoming platform for international students.
In addition, the knowledge that is gained is insightful and accepted all over the world. This provides them with a great chance to accelerate their career growth. All of these factors make it appealing for many students around the world to seek admission to US universities.
Shelli Brunswick COO, Space Foundation
It is essential to embrace education as a lifelong journey.
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Education provides wings to one’s imagination, nurtures them, and builds them into refined individuals and seasoned professionals. Many dedicated educational leaders have devoted themselves into providing excellent educational facilities to the students, so that they can learn and grow effectively.
Several female leaders have made a mark in the education sector. They have played the role of a beacon of hope and enlightenment to many. They have uplifted the education sector with their dedicated efforts and have always focused on the overall development of the learners.
An influential female leader of the US education sector is Shelli Brunswick , the COO of Space Foundation . She brings a broad perspective and deep vision of the global space ecosystem. She is an ardent advocate of space technology innovation and entrepreneurship.
A Stellar Career Ms Shelli’s impressive career spans across three phases. First, she graduated from high school and joined the US Air Force, where she was given the opportunity to immerse herself in other cultures when she was stationed in Turkey and Germany. Through the Air Force tuition assistance program, Ms Shelli was able to serve her country during the day and earn her bachelor’s
degree at night at the University of Southern Colorado-Pueblo.
She served the US Air Force as an enlisted airman for 12 years before being promoted to a space acquisition officer. During this time, the space industry was only accessible to the military and civil agencies like NASA. For 12 years, Ms Shelli had the tremendous opportunity to explore the early stages of the space program, which encompassed ground stations, launch vehicles, and satellites, while also earning her master’s degree in the evening at the University of Phoenix and completing Air War College via correspondence.
Eventually she opted for her dream job- serving as a congressional liaison to the US House of Representatives on Capitol Hill. For five years, she was chartered with working through the ins and outs of policy, budget, and appropriations. Over a 29-year career in the US Air Force, Ms Shelli gained a firm foundation for the importance of advocacy and outreach, essential to developing the skill set to become a strong candidate for senior leadership positions.
Space Foundation and the launch of the Center for Innovation and Education marks her latest phase, which may be the most important ever because of the size of the market opportunity and the lives being positively impacted by this vital work.
Ms Shelli states that the combination of her own personal journey, a commitment to lifelong learning, and a deeply rooted philosophy to service before self has fuelled her passion for education. She was inspired by mentors, champions, and advocates in her life, starting with her mother, the military, and a vast network of people that she collaborates with throughout the world in her work at Space Foundation.
Ms Shelli states, “It is always difficult to single out one role model during my formative years — among the greats of Eleanor Roosevelt, Jane Goodall, and others — but I would say my mother was the most important influence in my early years; she set the bar for a life of possibilities and no limits, and I am forever grateful”.
Ms Shelli expresses “I serve as Chief Operating Officer at Space Foundation, a non-profit advocate organization founded in 1983, offering a gateway to trusted information, lifelong education, and seamless collaboration for space exploration and space-to-earth industries that define the global space ecosystem”.
Driven by a partnership model, the company operates three divisions that unite the entire spectrum of stakeholders across the global space
Serving the Underserved Groups while Developing the Next-Gen Workforce
ecosystem — business, government, education, and local communities — through paid services and supported by corporate membership, sponsorship, fundraising, and grants:
Ÿ Symposium 365 is the premier source for media and events, including the world-renowned Space Symposium and The Space Report.
Ÿ Center for Innovation and Education is a lifelong learning provider, offering workforce development and economic opportunity.
Ÿ Global Alliance facilitates collaboration around the world for open dialogues and joint programs.
Sharing her thoughts about interactive education, Ms Shelli states, “Since the onset of the pandemic, interactive, online educational content has extended our ability to reach more people in the farthest corners of the Earth about the opportunities to engage in the global space ecosystem through our Symposium 365 Digital Platform, Center for Innovation and Education, and Space Foundation Discovery Center.”
It is essential that all the digital learning assets, stories, and curated curriculum resources are available to the teachers and students at any time and any place
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She believes that working and schooling from home has also diversified learning to be more accepting of multimodal approaches for consuming information, retaining knowledge, and developing skill. For example, Space Foundation is keen on immersive, hands-on learning, so transferring those lessons to teachers, parents, families, and students to guide experiences at home and in their classrooms has been accelerated through interactive, online curriculum available through webcasts and free downloads.
As per Ms Shelli, at the highest level, education leaders are challenged with keeping pace with the rapidly evolving job and career requirements needed to fill the workforce shortage and skills deficit in industries such as the global space ecosystem.
She believes that important steps are being taken to address these changes and encourage lifelong learning, including:
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School systems partnering with third-party organizations
many noteworthy recognitions. She was recently honoured with the Global Technology Leadership Award for 2021 by WomenTech Network following the Diversity and Inclusion and Role Model Award for 2020. “I credit the mentors and role models that stood before me and those that opened doors and guided me throughout my career journey,” shares Ms Shelli.
She has also been selected or appointed to leadership and advisory roles with United Nations Space4Women; WomenTech Network; Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO); and many other organizations and associations.
Furthermore, Ms Shelli has been associated with World Business Angels Investment Forum (WBAF) Global Women Leaders Committee (GWLC); New York University, Global Policy Insights – Global Policy, Diplomacy and Sustainability (GPODS) Fellowship program; Global Policy Insights – Quad Forum; Space Tourism Society Africa; and many more.
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Sponsorships and scholarships for aspiring young professionals
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Hands-on and immersive learning and 21st century essential skills for real-world preparation
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Teacher professional development to integrate space and technologybased curriculum into daily classrooms
Ms Shelli’s dedicated endeavours have won her many accolades. Throughout her celebrated career, she has achieved
educators, Ms Shelli states that the best way to step into the field of education is to never step out of it. It is essential to embrace education as a lifelong journey.
She shares, “First and foremost, you must believe there are no limits to what you can contribute and accomplish in education for yourself and others. In the global space ecosystem specifically, the educational opportunities are endless for STEM and non-STEM talent”.
“Beyond scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians, the space industry needs artists, designers, business administrators, project managers, entrepreneurs, inventors, and so much more,” adds Ms Shelli.
Ms Shelli encourages the emerging educators of tomorrow not to be afraid to reach out for exploratory meetings with educators and domain experts. She encourages them to identify peers, mentors, champions, and advocates that can guide them through their career.
Ms Shelli states that the awareness of opportunities in the global space ecosystem made a significant leap in 2021, and now the company is faced with its greatest challenge: how to bring Space Foundation’s programs to the people that need them most?
She believes that the answer lies in creating an endowment at Space Foundation that can provide the core principles of its Workforce Development Roadmap: 1) Awareness, 2) Access, 3) Training, 4) Networking, and 5) Mentorship to student from preK university, entrepreneurs, businesses, and professionals — especially those in underserved groups.
The best way to step into the field of education is to never step out of it.
Leadership is not about a title or a designation. It is about impact, influence, and inspiration.
My secret mantra is - maintain discipline in life, be grounded, follow work ethics, embrace your fears, and accept all challenges. For me, my work is worship and I never took it for granted. Believe in your dreams, work hard persistently and follow your passion.
You should always collaborate with likeminded learners and noble souls to reach the common goal of spreading knowledge and wisdom. If you are motivated and charged up, you can impact the world around you. No doubt, you can be the future thought leader who can engage and enlighten hundreds of people with radiance of wits.
Life is not a bed of roses. Success does not come on a platter. You need to toil hard to earn it. I too had my challenges and hardships to maintain a balance between my professional and personal life. I believe in “All is well that ends well .”
The message which I want to share with all my readers is:
1.Introspection - Stop for a while and assess yourself, where have you gone wrong. List the reasons for the failure and quickly do the SWOT Analysis to find out your Strengths, Weakness, Opportunity, and Threats. Think for a while and implement the assessment for your future growth.
2.Draft the schedule and timetable for yourself - You need to be systematic and organized to see the things happening. The more good the structure is the more balanced is the end result.
3.Maintain a journal - The habit of diary keeping and maintaining work wonders. If possible, make it your best friend.
4.Planning - Plan your day with a positive start and end with a satisfaction which should result in a blissful sleep.
5.Set goals - Aim in life and targets should be set to work upon, not to be penned down and then forget. Chase them and make it happen in your life.
6.Eliminate negative energy and elements - You should always be surrounded with positive people and good environment. Positive vibes and frequency help in execution of the work. Remove all obstacles and hindrances from your life.
7.Execute - Once your goals are all set, put them in action with your perseverance, determination, and sincere efforts.
8.Prepare for the risk factor - All that glitters is not gold. Be prepared for failures too. Only then taste the success. You will relish it forever.
9.Accept challenges - Be a change maker. Be bold and brave enough to face your fears and overcome them.
10.Never give up your attitude - Come out of your comfort zones, grill yourself. motivate, encourage, and develop the passion for your work. Remember, you have to become a Leader and not a Follower. Chase your dream. Try, try, until you succeed. Lady Luck will surely shine on you provided you are honest, loyal and faithful to your mission and vision of your life.
The last but not the least piece of advice - Do not underestimate your health. Be conscious of your fitness. Have your “me-time” every day for meditation, Yoga, work out and breathing exercises. Stay home, stay safe. Spread positivity with your sunshine. Vouch for humanity and be an ambassador for peace and harmony.
To sum up quoting the lyrics of late Michael Jackson’s song:
Shelly Bisht is an educator, writer, global speaker and host and social activist. She has built a long-term and stable career in teaching through 21 years of dedicated service in the educational field. She is currently working as PGT English at SGN New Delhi. Recently, she was appointed CBSE Observer for the Board Practical of Class XII 2020-21. She has also been appointed as Assistant Head Co-ordinator for CBSE Evaluation work for English 301 Core 2019-20.
A Masters in MA Literature, B.Ed and MBA in Marketing & HR, she pursued the passion of teaching Class XI/XII and has 21 years of CBSE experience in New Delhi. She is a voracious reader and traveller and won many awards.
Shelly Bisht
Heal the world Make it a better place For you and for me, and the entire human race
There are people dying If you care enough for the living Make a better place for you and for me.
"Next to God, we are indebted to women, first for life itself, and then for making it worth living."
— Mary McLeod Bethune, American Educator and Stateswoman
Women today contribute equally to shaping this modern society worldwide. Many self-driven women around the world are coming up with revolutionary ideas. No matter how big or small these ideas are, they are bringing significant transformations for the betterment of society.
Today, looking back at the past, the milestones set by women seem astonishing. In just the last century, women dealt with numerous rules that were mostly imposed by patriarchal society. Rising like a phoenix from the ashes, women have ensured to not only bring changes in other women's lives but also make collective efforts so that society as a whole takes a step forward.
It is rightly said that if you teach a man, you teach an individual, but if you teach a woman, you educate the entire nation. Education acts as a great catalyst to bring about the desired transformations within social mindsets. Women are realizing this power and shifting the educational sector's paradigm through active involvement.
Below are some of the paths women educators take in bringing about crucial changes in the modern and traditional educational sector.
Teachers have a central place in every child's educational journey. They contribute immensely to the development of the individual from early childhood to higher levels of education. Female educators make up more than half of the 80 million teachers worldwide.
Moreover, the most progressive countries globally have a higher share of women teachers in their educational systems. Be it a developing or developed country, both parts of the world are seeing an increasing percentage of women in the teaching profession. Numerous women are choosing the teaching profession to be an agent of change.
Many female teachers are involved in nursery and school teaching worldwide. They are helping children
to be strong in their studies as well as in their social and emotional aptitudes. Women's nature-given ability to nurture is proving to be a strong plus when it comes to an understanding the needs of every student. It significantly contributes to society by making students realize social responsibilities in their early years of study.
Worldwide, women are leading from the front in the education sector. Many women are founding their educational establishments to set out the change that they wish to bring to the world. Edupreneurship is turning out to be one of the finest ways for women to enter the education sector. These educational establishments ranging from nursery schools to higher-degree colleges.
Moreover, female leaders are leaving no stone unturned when adapting to modern educational methods. Several EdTech platforms created and led by female entrepreneurs are also finding their way to the top of the list in delivering education using technology.
Improving Students' Participation in Learning Teaching is principally a communication profession. Teachers must have effective communication skills that empower them to give clear learning in a persuasive way. It is well known that children are able to better communicate with women.
Female educators are able to better establish communication with their pupils to deliver a better learning experience. Moreover, women educators are encouraging students to follow an active learning process instead of a passive one. Female teachers can improve the participation of students in school activities.
Educators are looked upon as entities who can help to bring about positive changes in the lives of people in many societies. They are perceived as natural leaders who can give thoughtful perspectives on different social matters. Using their direct communication with children, parents, and communities, educators play various key roles in the prevention and elimination of issues within society.
Today, female educational leaders are bringing various educational platforms for people to improve their academics as well as their overall social growth. Women's active involvement in the educational sector brought many social issues to the front for people to deal with them more openly. The female educators of today actively encourage families to be more open about issues within society and deal with them daringly instead of keeping them under the carpet.
By and large, women are working hand in hand with their male counterparts in every profession. Education is no exception to this. In fact, they are passionately taking part in the sector to bring revolutionary changes in society through teaching.
st The 21-century demands individuals to be more collaborative and understanding toward each other. Women educators not only provide efficient subject matter teaching but also help students to develop their communication skills. They are making individuals ready for the future personal and professional challenges of the speedily evolving world.
