Sue Anderson-Faithful

Dr Sue Anderson-Faithful is an Associate Lecturer in the Institute of Education at the University of Winchester, Faculty of Education and the Arts. Formerly a deputy headteacher in primary education, her work bridges academic research and practical educational leadership. She serves as Editor of the Education in Context Series (Winchester University Press) and co-editor of History of Education Researcher and The Sybil Campbell Collection Newsletter. Her research focuses on Anglicanism, women's educational history, and gendered activism informed by religion, employing feminist geographies and Pierre Bourdieu’s theories.

Her recent publications analyze spatial dimensions of women’s education, Anglican Church Congress dynamics (1861-1938), and biographies like Mary Sumner’s mission-driven activism. She contributes to the Centre of Research for Educational Action and Theory Exchange (CREATE) and leads the Winchester Women’s History Walk, highlighting local historical figures. Professional roles include membership in the History of Education Society, Women’s History Network, and DfE’s Expert Group on Primary History Curriculum reforms.

Her work emphasizes recovering marginalized women’s voices in religious and educational contexts, with global scope seen in her Brazilian-focused studies. Collaborations span international journals and public engagement projects, blending academic rigor with community outreach.