“Drawing on a range of diverse autoethnographies, this book is not only academically rigorous, it is also deeply personal. It sets female leaders’ lived experiences within broader professional, organisational and cultural contexts and offers a number of practical suggestions for both individuals and organisations”.
– Maureen McGarvey, Steering Committee, EVE: Equal Voices in ELT
“This unique volume of female leadership identity in ELT that uses autoethnographies to showcase powerful narratives and insights from women leaders in ELT in a range of contexts around the world is a ‘must-read’”.
– Deena Boraie (Ph.D.), Professor of Practice in Education; President, TESOL International Association (2013–2014), and current trustee, the International Research Foundation for English Language Education (TIRF)
“This innovative volume explores the autoethnographies of 25 emerging and developing women leaders in ELT. Their leadership journeys span across geographical, cultural, and ideological boundaries in several global contexts. Their stories help readers gain a deeper understanding of professional ELT women’s experiences as they move along their leadership pathways. It is hoped that this treasure will inspire and empower other women who aspire to leadership roles”.
– Christine Coombe (Ph.D.), Associate Professor, The Higher Colleges of Technology, Dubai Men’s College, UAE, and President, TESOL International Association (2011 to 2012)
“This book shares the personal journeys of female leaders in ELT. The captivating narratives provide a unique lens into the complexity of leadership identity and showcase a powerful message of finding a ‘harmony of voices’ on the path to empowerment”.
– Yara Zidan (Ph.D.), Adjunct Professor, Academy of Liberal Arts, American University in Cairo
– MC Bienkowski (MATESOL, Ph.D. candidate), ELT teacher, and incoming president, Maryland TESOL
“A letter of encouragement and sisterhood to current and emerging women leaders who aspire to shatter ceilings of various mediums (glass, bamboo, or concrete) and displace patriarchal norms as they develop as leaders and find the power within to claim their leadership style and identity. Every emerging or current leader in the ELT field should have this on their shelf, well-loved, with notes pouring from its margins”.