Richard McDonald
rjmcdonald24.bsky.social
Richard McDonald
@rjmcdonald24.bsky.social
- Teacher of English (and Politics)
- Trust Asst Principal

NPQSL | Lv7 PGDip in Senior Leadership | MBA in Educational Leadership | Currently studying for a PhD, researching LGBT+ leaders

“See how the world could be, / In spite of the way that it is.” 🏳️‍🌈
April 5, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Really enjoyed working with one of our sixth formers this past week to deliver a lecture to staff and students on LGBT+ language over time as part of @lgbthm.bsky.social

Thanks to @paulari.bsky.social for helping out with one of the links!
March 2, 2025 at 8:33 AM
There are still a couple of weeks to contribute to this research on LGBT+ teachers with leadership responsibilities.

Email 2409515@buckingham.ac.uk for a link to the 5-10 minute survey.
February 8, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Not as high as previous years, but 37 books in 2024 wasn’t a bad total.
December 31, 2024 at 12:47 PM
Glad that this has landed early! Looks like I’ll have some time to read over the break and use it to help my MBA research prep 😊
December 24, 2024 at 10:48 AM
I’m looking for LGBT+ teachers in leadership roles to take a short survey for my MBA research.

Please DM or email for details!
#EduSky
December 14, 2024 at 9:32 AM
Mine would be building their wider reading habits from the start- especially when it comes to reading a range of texts (poetry!) so that they are prepared when it comes to choosing NEA texts.

I had this chart for my groups, along with a booklet where they recorded thoughts and reflections.
August 20, 2024 at 2:35 PM
We also have a star chart on the wall with colours for different categories so that they read a range of texts too. Was surprised at how much they loved that bit 😂 2/2
August 19, 2024 at 6:04 AM
Last year they had workshops on celebrating diversity(with Jo Brassington)and also what makes a great leader. The next one will kick off with them presenting what they led in schools as a result of the summit.

As an English teacher,I was keen to gift them all a book that linked to the theme too.2/2
August 14, 2024 at 6:59 PM
With the bird app exodus, now seems a good time to try posting on here more…

…but it’s not term time yet so here are some #teacher5aday holiday pics!
August 14, 2024 at 1:22 PM
Loved this from @robdrummond.bsky.social

Perfect for sharing with A level linguists - covers lots of different areas within language diversity!
January 13, 2024 at 9:51 AM
Considering a ‘book club’ approach to wider reading with my A level linguists this term.

Here’s my wish list so far: what would you add?

@englangblog.bsky.social @lexispodcast.bsky.social
January 7, 2024 at 12:52 PM