Sharon Jessop

Sharon Jessop is a Lecturer at the School of Education, University of Strathclyde, focusing on the intersection of modernity, marginalization, and educational philosophy. Current roles include leading the Educational Studies component of the PGDE course and serving as the School's Equality and Diversity Advocate.

• PhD in Philosophy of Education (2017)
• Bachelor of Divinity, University of Glasgow

Research explores Dada and Surrealism, Queer Theory, and Georges Bataille’s antihumanist frameworks to analyze marginalized voices in educational systems. Teaching emphasizes inclusion, human rights, and social sustainability.

Recent publications examine academic literacies in Scottish teacher education and children’s political participation. Collaborative projects include Children’s Rights and Human Rights Education with Claire Cassidy, funded by the Carnegie Trust.

• Visiting researcher at The Education University of Hong Kong (2018)
• Keynote at Contemporary Childhood Conference (2018)

Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education), addressing systemic inequalities and pedagogical innovation.