Jaana Nehez

Jaana Nehez is an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at Halmstad University's School of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences. She holds a PhD in educational work and serves as a scientific supervisor for practice-based research. In addition to her university role, she works as a municipal lecturer in Helsingborg and is actively involved in several educational research networks.

Her educational background includes a PhD in educational work, though specific details about earlier degrees are not provided in the available information.

Dr. Nehez's research focuses on school improvement, school leadership, and professional learning, with particular interest in development, leading, and collaboration practices for school improvement. She primarily conducts action research together with school leaders and teachers, emphasizing practical applications in educational settings. Her work addresses important challenges in contemporary education, including leadership practices, professional learning communities, and school development processes.

Her extensive publication record demonstrates expertise in educational leadership, action research methodologies, and school improvement practices. Her recent work has particularly focused on conversation strategies in teacher education, responsiveness in professional learning leadership, and the practical work of external facilitators in school improvement processes.

Dr. Nehez has received recognition through her leadership roles in prominent research networks, including serving as convener of NERA's school development network and coordinator for NAFUS, a network for action research in education in Sweden. She is also active in the National Research Network about School Governance, Organization and Leadership (NSOL), Pedagogy, Education and Praxis (PEP), and SWE-PEP.

As a scientific supervisor for practice-based research, Dr. Nehez mentors students in educational research. Her collaborative approach extends to her work with school leaders and teachers in action research projects, creating meaningful connections between academic research and classroom practice. She is particularly involved in initiatives that bridge the gap between university and school settings to promote teacher autonomy and professional development.

Dr. Nehez contributes to educational development through her work with municipal education in Helsingborg and her leadership in national and international research networks. Her research has practical implications for school improvement processes, leadership development, and professional learning communities across various educational contexts.