The Wipro Teacher Fellow and Teacher Mentors programme is based in the Sheffield Institute of Education at Sheffield Hallam University in Sheffield, South Yorkshire.
Sheffield Hallam University is one of the UK’s largest and most diverse universities: a community of around 37,000 students, 4,500 staff and 295,000 alumni around the globe. We are an award-winning university, recently receiving Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework for outstanding support for student success and progression.
The Sheffield Institute of Education is a national centre of education, recognised for our excellence and innovation in teaching and learning. From early years through to higher education, we're a hub for excellence, innovation and knowledge advancement in childhood and young people’s development and learning.
The programme is led by
Dr Josephine Booth - Jo is a Principal Research Fellow and has extensive experience in educational research and evaluation, including routes into teaching and policy influences, working nationally and internationally. Jo is also co-lead of the Sheffield Institute of Education Research Engaged Practice Network.
Joelle Halliday - Joelle is a Senior Research Fellow and also co-leads the Sheffield Institute of Education Research Engaged Practice Network. Joelle has worked in local, national and international contexts to design and lead professional development projects. Her background is as a primary school senior leader and professional development leader.
