My research interests focus on the dynamics of alliances among educational stakeholders and the generation and application of evidence that draws from diverse knowledge and expertise to promote systemic and equitable school improvement. I am particularly committed to prioritising stakeholders who have historically been marginalised in discussions surrounding change and enhancement, such as students, families, and student-teachers, among others. Furthermore, I am interested in the pivotal role of school leaders and, consequently, their professional preparation, in nurturing collaboration within, between and beyond schools. I envision this work as a catalyst for transformation in educational policies and the practices and cultures that influence professional development and student outcomes. My expertise in this field extends across international borders, encompassing experiences in Chile, USA, and my current engagement in Scotland and the wider UK.
I have a BA in Psychology from Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaiso and a PhD in Organisational Leadership, Policy, and Development from the University of Minnesota (Supervisor Professor Karen Seashore). My doctoral research and bachelor thesis explored issues of policy implementation and equity, identity and professional collaboration.
I am part of the following networks: -International Congress for School Effectiveness and Improvement (ICSEI) Co-convenor of the Crisis Response in Education Network, Policymakers, Politicians and Practicioners 3P Network.
-AERA, BERA and SERA.
-Leadership in Scottish Education (SERA LiSEN) Co-convenor.
-Antiracist Initial Teacher Education Network member.
I welcome inquiries related to school leadership, professional learning and development, research-practice partnerships, school improvement, and change.
educational leadership, professional learning, school improvement, collaboration, equity.
ACADEMIC RESEARCH – DATA SUPPORT FOR TRI NATIONS SYSTEM LEADERSHIP PROJECT
PI: Dr Romina Madrid
Funded by: Education Scotland
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Book Chapter
Social Justice and Equitable Systems in Education Social Justice and Equitable Systems in Education
Madrid R & Chapman C (2024) Social Justice and Equitable Systems in Education Social Justice and Equitable Systems in Education. In: Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Education. Oxford: Oxford University Press. https://doi.org/10.1093/acrefore/9780190264093.013.141
Article
Madrid Miranda R & Chapman C (2024) Towards a network learning system: reflections on a university initial teacher education and school-based collaborative initiative in Chile. Professional Development in Education, 50, pp. 760-774. https://doi.org/10.1080/19415257.2021.1902840
Article
Madrid R, Glas K & Chapman C (2024) Building agency in school–university partnerships: lessons from collaborative research during the pandemic. Journal of Educational Administration. https://doi.org/10.1108/jea-11-2023-0281
Article
Goldrine Godoy TC, Madrid Miranda R & Diaz de la Fuente T (2024) La indagación colaborativa como estrategia para fortalecer la vinculación universidad-escuela: Desafíos y oportunidades. Perfiles Educativos, 46 (184), pp. 74-88. https://doi.org/10.22201/iisue.24486167e.2024.184.61256
Book Chapter
Pino-Yancovic M, Gonzalez A & Madrid R (2022) Barriers For Effective Networking In Competitive EnvironmentsAddressing Distrust And Isolation To Promote Collaboration In The Chilean School System. In: Armstrong P & Brown C (eds.) School-to-School Collaboration: Learning Across International Contexts. Leeds: Emerald Publishing Limited, pp. 79-90. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-80043-668-820221006
Article
Teaching in the COVID-19 era: Understanding the opportunities and barriers for teacher agency
Ehren MCM, Madrid R, Romiti S, Armstrong PW, Fisher P & McWhorter DL (2021) Teaching in the COVID-19 era: Understanding the opportunities and barriers for teacher agency. Perspectives in Education, 39 (1). https://doi.org/10.18820/2519593x/pie
Article
González Á, Fernández MB, Pino-Yancovic M & Madrid R (2020) Teaching in the pandemic: reconceptualizing Chilean educators' professionalism now and for the future. Journal of Professional Capital and Community, 5 (3/4), pp. 265-272. https://doi.org/10.1108/jpcc-06-2020-0043
