Catherine O'Leary

Catherine O'Leary is an Assistant Professor in Teacher Education at the University of Greenwich. Her work focuses on enhancing educational equity through curriculum reform and effective mentoring practices in teacher training programs. She actively contributes to advancing decolonization efforts in education and promotes the use of diverse children's literature to foster inclusive learning environments.

Her research interests include mentoring methodologies, critical pedagogy, and the sociocultural dimensions of education. Notable areas of exploration are the impact of diverse literature on student teacher preparedness and the implementation of good practice in mentorship relationships.

O'Leary has presented at multiple conferences including 'Because We Exist' (2024) on diverse literature impacts, and organized symposiums like 'Diverse Representation in Children's Literature' (2023). She has collaborated with institutions like the Girls’ Schools Association and delivered invited lectures on character education frameworks.

Recent publications examine DEI strategies in higher education curricula and the role of collaborative research in mentoring practices. Her work emphasizes actionable solutions for improving educational equity through evidence-based practices.