Category Archives: gender studies

Shiza Shahid: finding the path of your own greatest impact…

Posted on March 1, 2019 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

Shiza Shahid is a force! She, too, has a compelling personal story that had an unplanned and amazing intersection with Malala. What an inspiring speaker and thinker who is focused on making an impact in the world, and making sure … Continue reading →

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Tearing Down Walls: Building Leadership Capacity for Women.

Posted on March 1, 2019 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

Listening to three female educators and one consultant discuss women in independent schools. This is a conversation about internal conversations and self-doubt that is important for women. “Ask for open feedback about your challenges and how you can get mentoring … Continue reading →

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Mom: The Worrier Species

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

In honor of Mother’s Day, and because I am a mother and had a worrier mother. Mom: The Worrier  

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Why some teams are smarter than others? Listening, empathy and more women…

Posted on January 18, 2015 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

As we struggle in schools to quantify the very real needs and uses for social emotional learning and self regulation skills as part of an academic skill set, this Op Ed piece hits the right chords! Read on… Why Some … Continue reading →

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