Helen Sanson College of Social SciencesAssistant Professor (Education) - Systems Thinking and Leadership - Birmingham Leadership Institute Contact details Emailh.j.sanson@bham.ac.uk AddressUniversity of Birmingham Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TT UK Helen Sanson is an accomplished educator with over two decades of experience in teaching and curriculum development. She holds multiple degrees relevant to Systems Thinking and has been actively involved in scholarship and practice in this field. Helen has been a lecturer for the Pg Dip/MSc Systems Thinking in Practice at the Open University and a practice tutor for the L7 Systems Thinking Practitioner Apprenticeship. Her professional journey is marked by leadership roles where she has managed learning for both students and staff, emphasizing inclusive education. Helen’s dedication to professional development and reflective practice has been a cornerstone of her teaching philosophy. Qualifications Professional Doctorate in Professional Practice, ongoing since February 2023 MA in Adult Learning and Global Change, 2011-2015 L6 Diploma in Careers and Guidance, 2013-2015 PGCE (PCET), 2003-2006 Adult Literacy Specialist, 2006-2007 Pg Cert Film and TV Studies, 1996-1997 BA (Hons) Communication Studies, 1990-1994 Biography Helen Sanson is an accomplished educator with over two decades of experience in teaching and curriculum development. She holds multiple degrees relevant to Systems Thinking and has been actively involved in scholarship and practice in this field. Helen has been a lecturer for the Systems Thinking in Practice module at the Open University and a practice tutor for the L7 Systems Thinking Practitioner Apprenticeship. Her professional journey is marked by leadership roles where she has managed learning for both students and staff, emphasizing inclusive education. Helen’s dedication to professional development and reflective practice has been a cornerstone of her teaching philosophy. Teaching Pg Dip/MSc Systems Thinking in Practice, Open University L7 Systems Thinking Practitioner Apprenticeship, JGA Postgraduate supervision Helen is interested in supervising postgraduate students in the areas of Systems Thinking, Leadership, Adult Learning, and Professional Development. Research Facilitating Systems Thinking Approaches Systemic perspectives of identity Critical Systems Thinking Other activities Helen is currently pursuing a Professional Doctorate in Professional Practice with a focus on Systems Thinking Other Activities Consultant for Advance HE, 2022-present Associate Lecturer/Practice Tutor, Open University, 2021-present Practice Tutor/Coach JGA 2023 - present