Sandra Eady

Sandra Eady is a Professor in the Department of Education at Queen Margaret University (QMU), specializing in teacher education, mentorship, and social justice in education. Her work focuses on improving educational practices through research-informed strategies and fostering supportive environments for beginning teachers. She has authored/co-authored multiple books including *Mentoring Teachers in Scotland: A Practical Guide* (2022) and contributed to peer-reviewed journals addressing topics such as feedback mechanisms, action research methodologies, and curriculum design.

Her research interests span educational policy critique, partnership dynamics in higher education, and the integration of social justice frameworks into teacher training programs. Notable contributions include analyzing the lived experiences of education students and investigating the role of research in mentorship practices. Eady has also explored cross-disciplinary themes like spiritual development through science education and bilingual language use in primary settings.

Collaborations with institutions and educators emphasize practical application, such as developing feedback strategies that 'feed forward' to enhance learning and evaluating the impact of mixed-age collaborative approaches in creative writing. Her work consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with real-world educational challenges, advocating for equitable and evidence-based practices.