Grace Thomas

Grace has recently completed her PhD in Social Science and Community Arts at Edge Hill University that she received a three year scholarship to complete. She has worked with arts education and community arts since 2004, as well advocating for disabled artists in the theatre industry. She has two children at CLPS and has delivered drama based workshops at the school, as well as assisting the PTA with fundraising events and school activities. She is proud to be part of the school and is passionate about equity of opportunity and outcome in education.

Education

• PhD Edge Hill University (2019.10 — 2022.10)
• Master of Philosophy - MPhil University of Birmingham (2009.09 — 2010.08)
• Bachelor of Arts - BA University of Central Lancashire (2006.09 — 2009.08)

Companies

• Project Coordinator Cumbria Education Trust (2023)
• Visiting Lecturer Arden University (2022)
• Scriptwriter We Are Cognitive (2022)
• Board Member Cumbria Education Trust (2021)
• Artistic Director WORDFORWORDTHEATRE CIC (2015)
• Festival Director - Facing the Past The Lancaster Priory (2022 — 2023)
• Producer PLUS3K Studios (2020 — 2022)
• PHD Scholar Edge Hill University (2019 — 2022)
• Graduate Teaching Assistant Edge Hill University (2019 — 2022)