Dr Keither Parker

Dr Keither Parker is Associate Head of School (Education) in the School of Education, Language and Psychology at York St John University, where she holds strategic responsibility for the department of Initial Teacher Education. In this capacity, she collaborates with colleagues and school partners across the sector to design undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that equip student teachers for the ever-evolving landscape of education. This work has led to her engagement with AI in education and her commitment to working with the Institute of AI Education. Partnership development and public engagement are central to Keither's leadership role. She maintains active involvement in teacher education networks spanning local, regional, national and international spheres, and serves on several national bodies, including the Executive Committee of the Universities' Council for the Education of Teachers (UCET) and the Teacher Education Advisory Group (TEAG). She is a member of several Multi-Academy Trust Boards and a school governor. Keither's expertise in education has developed from her experience as both a teacher and school leader in state secondary schools across England, complemented by her work as a teacher educator in Australian higher education and through her roles at YSJ. This diverse professional background informs her commitment to social justice and equity in education, with research interests centred on teacher education and education policy. She is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.