Korrin Smith-Whitehouse

Korrin is a senior lecturer in Education, specialising in Special Needs, Disability, Diversity and Inclusion.

Having gained her teaching qualification in 2002, Korrin began her school career as a secondary school English Teacher before taking on management, leadership and governance roles in various education settings in South London and Northampton. She has worked extensively with students who have been excluded from school, and their families.

Korrin has also worked for local and national arts organisations as Head of Education, using the arts to promote inclusion and widen participation.

Korrin is Founding Editor and Director of Public Sector Poetry, a writing, research and advocacy project promoting the voice and wellbeing of public sector workers. 

Korrin's research interests are:

Childen's rights to education;

Off-rollling and home education;

Teacher identity and wellbeing;

Creative writing and its role in reflective practice;

Empowering children and eliciting voice;

The use of the arts as a tool for empowerment and inclusion