Charlaine Simpson

Dr. Charlaine Simpson is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Aberdeen's School of Education, where she serves as Head of Postgraduate (Taught) and Professional Learning. She coordinates the postgraduate portfolio and leads a team of academics, specializing in educational leadership courses. Prior to joining academia in 2022, she accumulated over 20 years of experience in Scottish secondary education, including leadership roles and service as a Senior Education Officer at GTC Scotland, where she led the refresh of Professional Standards for teachers and contributed to Scottish Government initiatives.

Her research critically examines educational policy, teacher professionalism, and democratic policy-making processes. Current investigations focus on Scotland's Regional Improvement Collaborative framework. Publications consistently explore themes of professional standards implementation, policy legitimacy, and leadership models, reflecting her commitment to advancing teacher development and systemic educational improvement.

She leads the School of Education's postgraduate taught programs and professional learning initiatives, overseeing curriculum development and academic team management. No specific grants or laboratory affiliations are documented.