Pia S. Hagerup

Pia S. Hagerup is an Associate Professor in the Department of Teacher Education at NTNU, affiliated with the Faculty of Social and Educational Sciences. She holds a PhD in school management and a master's degree in knowledge and innovation management, integrating art-based methodologies into her research. Her work bridges educational leadership, organizational development, and visual arts.

Her research focuses on leadership practices in schools, art-based research methods, and policy implementation. She has advised municipalities like Trondheim on cultural funding and educational strategies. Notable contributions include studies on Montessori education trends and longitudinal analyses of school development programs.

Hagerup's career spans visual art exhibitions (e.g., international printmaking triennales), teaching, and advisory roles. She combines academic rigor with practical insights from municipal governance, emphasizing creative approaches to leadership challenges.