Before joining the British Council in 2003, Mary Stiasny was Head (Dean equivalent) of the newly formed School of Education and Training, University of Greenwich, having previously been Head of the School of Education. She also held senior positions at Oxford Brookes University and Goldsmith’s College where her initial appointment was as subject tutor training social studies teachers. Extensive management experience over this period in higher education included membership of Court of Governors (elected office), the University Executive, Academic Council as well as management of internal strategies, systems and structures. Mary's published research and papers have covered a range of educational topics: particular expertise in teacher training, comparative education, the sociology of education and education policy with a particular focus on vocational education. Other administrative experience includes the management of institution-wide overseas recruitment policies, strategies systems and structures.
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