Sarah Misra

Sarah Misra is a Senior Lecturer at Staffordshire University within the Health, Education, Policing and Sciences faculty. With over two decades of experience, she transitioned from primary teaching (1996–2011) to academic roles, including leading the PGCE program for ten years and developing School Direct clusters. Her expertise spans Foundation subjects, social justice, safeguarding, and creative research methods.

Education:

• 2020: Senior Fellow Higher Education Academy (SFHEA), Staffordshire University
• 2018: Doctorate in Education (EdD), University of Chester
• 2012: Master’s in SEN/D Education (Distinction), Manchester Metropolitan University & Edge Hill University
• 1996: PGCE, Keele University
• 1994: BA (Hons) History of Art & Design (2:1), Staffordshire University
• 1994: BA (Hons) Business Studies (2:1), Staffordshire University

Research Interests: Sarah’s work prioritizes social justice and gender equality, particularly examining maternal experiences through arts-based methodologies. She advocates for a broad, inclusive primary curriculum and has pioneered creative research approaches, such as storytelling and exhibitions at venues like Tate Liverpool. Her research emphasizes bridging academic and artistic domains to address systemic inequities.

Publications: Her recent work includes a 2020 chapter on maternal spaces in academia and a 2019 journal article on mothers’ pain using arts-based research, alongside a 2016 book on primary curriculum design. These publications reflect her commitment to innovative qualitative methods and societal issues in education.

Awards:

• Senior Fellow Higher Education Academy (SFHEA), 2020

Advising & Grants: Sarah contributes to the EdD and PhD teams at Staffordshire University but no specific student names or grants are listed. She previously led the Foundation Subjects Team at Edge Hill University (2011–2013) and currently oversees undergraduate modules on inclusion and contemporary issues.

Labs/Teams: She manages School Direct clusters and leads Foundation Subjects initiatives, integrating her research into educational practice through collaborative projects and exhibitions.