Dr Becky Parry

I am an optimist, who believes we can and must make change happen, through collaboration and creativity.

leading A 'Think In' about Creativity and care at National Archive for Arts Education at The Yorkshire Sculpture Park with chol.

Zine Making with Young Producers

rotherham's Children's Capital of Culture.

Employment

Throughout my career, I have specialised in work with children and young people, creativity, culture and social justice.

Academic

Programme Leader - MA Digital Literacies, Culture and Education (From Sept 2018 - 2021)

Programme Leader - EdD at School of Education at The University of Sheffield. (Oct 2018 – Sept 2020)

Lecturer, Education, School of Education, University of Nottingham (2015-2017)

Lecturer, Education, School of Education, University of Leeds. (2011-2015)

Researcher, Institute of Education, University of London (2008-2011)

Film and Media Industry

Project Manager, ‘Cube’ magazine, Sheffield City Council.

Creative Director, Creative Partnerships (Barnsley, Rotherham and Doncaster)

Education Manager / Showcomotion Festival Director - Showroom Cinema in Sheffield.

I have also worked in a freelance capacity for The British Film Institute, Into Film and CBeebies.

Schools

English, Drama and Media teacher, Huntcliff Comprehensive School and Doncaster College

EDUCATION

I attended a state school where I encountered some truly brilliant teachers, dedicated to social justice. I was the first in my family to go to university and Sheffield has become my adopted home city.

Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Association University of Sheffield
PhD in Education (Children, Film and Literacy) University of Sheffield
MA Educational Research University of Sheffield
MA Media, Culture and Communication Institute of Education (UCL)
PGCE Secondary, English and Drama University of Sheffield
BA Hons. Communication Studies (2:1) Sheffield Hallam University

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