Julie Summers-Rola

Dr. Julie Summers-Rola is a Senior Lecturer in Education at De Montfort University's School of Applied Social Sciences. With 18 years of experience as a teacher, mentor, and senior lead practitioner in secondary education, she returned to academia in 2023 to share her expertise in multilingualism, teacher training, and reflective practice while resuming her research activities.

• Education:
  • BA in French Studies (Birmingham University)
  • PhD in French Studies (Birmingham University)
  • PGCE (Oxford University)
  • PGCert in Mentoring and Coaching Beginner Teachers (Nottingham University)
• Research Focus:
  • Multilingualism and linguistic identity in higher education
  • Creative research methods
  • Teacher development and CPD
• Professional Recognition:
  • Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA)
• Recent Activities:
  • Attended International Creative Research Methods conference (September 2024)
• Teaching Areas:
  • Learning and Wellbeing
  • Technology in Education
  • Contemporary Issues
  • Reflection on Practice Placement modules