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Maggie Jackson is a Senior Lecturer in Social Work at Teesside University's School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Law. She is an active academic with a strong focus on death education, children's literature, and social work practice. Her roles include teaching, research, and academic leadership, having previously served as Programme Leader for the MA in Social Work.
Education:
- Professional Doctorate in Education (Ed.D.), Durham University (2018)
- MA in Social Work / CQSW, University of Leicester (1998)
- Bachelor of Education, Neville's Cross, Durham (1981)
Maggie's research centers on death education and its representation in children's picture books, exploring how grief and loss are communicated to young audiences. Her work bridges social work, psychology, and literary analysis, with a particular interest in symbolic imagery such as the 'empty chair' as a representation of absence and mourning. She has contributed extensively to academic discourse through publications and editorial roles.
Her recent publications show a consistent focus on death, grief, and children's literature, often analyzing visual and narrative elements in picture books to understand emotional and educational impacts. These works reflect interdisciplinary engagement across social sciences, psychology, and the humanities.
Academic Service:
- Member, Editorial Board, Greenwich Social Work Review
- External Examiner, University of Greenwich (2020–present)
- External Approver, University of Salford (2018)
- External Examiner, Coventry University (2014–2018)
Maggie Jackson actively contributes to curriculum development, having introduced modules in death education across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including the BSc in Death Investigation and MSc in Mass Fatalities Management and Victim Identification. She continues to supervise research and mentor students in social work and related fields, though specific advisees are not listed. Her academic leadership and external examination roles underscore her national recognition and influence in social work education.
She is affiliated with research networks and has a robust presence in academic outputs, with over 50 publications in TeesRep, including books, chapters, reviews, and conference contributions. Her work is cited in interdisciplinary contexts, particularly in discussions on grief, children's media, and professional training in social care.
