Dr. Roisín Coll

Biography

Professor of Catholic Education at the University of Glasgow, Roisín Coll currently serves as the Director of the St Andrew’s Foundation Catholic Teacher Education. Her role encompasses leading the Foundation, central to the university's mission to provide educators for Catholic schools in Scotland. In close partnership with the Scottish Government, the General Teaching Council for Scotland, and the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, she oversees education for aspiring Catholic teachers across the country. Professor Coll has authored various articles and book chapters focused on Religious Education within the Catholic school sector, and her research interests center around the professional development needs of teachers in Catholic schools, informed by her doctoral thesis. Additionally, she specializes in teaching various courses intersecting education at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. With a commitment to fostering excellence in learning and teaching, her research-rich work includes prominent topics such as Catholic school leadership, faith education, LGBTQ+ inclusion in Catholic schools, and continuing professional development for educators. She has contributed widely to international peer-reviewed journals and is frequently invited to keynote addresses both nationally and internationally, emphasizing the practical implications of her research for educators.

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