Grace and grit: The quiet power of women in education

OVER the course of my career in education, which spans over 40 years and has taken me from classroom to corporate, from teens to toddlers, I've learned that true leadership is not about position, it's about purpose. It's about using your voice, your influence and your courage to challenge bias, dismantle outdated thinking and build inclusive spaces where women and girls are seen, heard and valued.

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DR BEVERLY EVANGELIDES Education leader with over 40 years of experience across all phases of schooling.

My greatest teachers have often been the youngest. Children aged one to six, with their disarming honesty and insatiable curiosity, taught me the power of listening - really listening - and that joy and learning go hand in hand. "Nothing without joy," said Reggio Emilia pioneer Loris Malaguzzi, and that has become my professional mantra and compass.