Sharon Todd

Professor Sharon Todd is a Professor of Education at Maynooth University since 2014, affiliated with the School of Education within the Faculty of Social Sciences. Previously, she held a professorship at Stockholm University (2004–2014), focusing on Internationalisation and Interculturalism. Her interdisciplinary work bridges humanities and social sciences, emphasizing concrete societal change through education. Key research interests include embodied pedagogy, ethics in education, climate education, and aesthetic-sensory learning.

Education:

• B.A. in Art History (McGill University, 1987)
• Dip.Ed. in Later Childhood Education (Concordia University, 1988)
• M.A. in Philosophy of Education (Concordia University, 1992)
• Ph.D. in Humanities (Concordia University, 1996)

Research Focus: Todd’s work explores the intersection of education with cultural diversity, ethics, and environmental challenges. She advocates for pedagogies rooted in embodied experience, sensory engagement, and relational aesthetics. Recent themes include climate sorrow, intercultural dialogue, and reimagining educational practices beyond instrumentalism.

Publications: Her scholarship spans peer-reviewed journals, edited volumes, and special issues. Notable contributions address topics like touch in pedagogy, climate emergency education, and the ethics of educational transformation. Over 50 scholarly outputs since 2001 reflect her commitment to interdisciplinary inquiry.

Advising & Grants: While specific grant details are not listed, Todd’s extensive editorial work (e.g., special journal issues, book chapters) underscores her leadership in shaping educational discourse. No student advisees are explicitly named in the provided texts.

Labs/Teams: Not explicitly detailed, but her research collaborations (e.g., with Marit Hoveid, Elin Langmann) suggest involvement in transnational educational networks.