Prof Marvin Lynn
(Dean of the Faculty of Education at Indiana
University South Bend – USA)

Dr Lynn has served as Associate Dean for Teacher Education at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction, Affiliate Faculty member in African American Studies and Director of graduate and undergraduate elementary teacher preparation programmes at the University of Illinois in Chicago; and Assistant and Associate Professor of Minority and Urban Education – a graduate programme he founded and coordinated at the University of Maryland in College Park.

Prof Lynn is an internationally recognised expert on race and education. He serves as an editorial board member of several journals. He is the lead editor of the Handbook of Critical Race Theory in Education, published simultaneously in the US and the UK with Routledge Press in March 2013.

He can be reached at: lynnm@iusb.edu

Prof Emily Achieng' Akuno
(Executive Dean, Faculty of Liberal and Professional
Studies, Technical University of Kenya)

Prof Emily Achieng' Akuno, currently Executive Dean of the Faculty of Liberal and Professional Studies at the Technical University of Kenya, Nairobi, Kenya, has taught postgraduate and undergraduate courses in musicology, performance and music education, supervised master's and doctoral dissertations, projects, and theses.

She is the former chairperson of the Kenya Music and Cultural Festival, the Kenya Music Festival and the Academic Board of the Kenya National Theatre Drama School; former member of the Kenya Cultural Centre Governing Council, the East and Central African Division of Seventh Day Adventist Churches Music Committee; current member of the Pan African Society for Musical Arts Education – PASMAE and a Board member of the International Society for Music Education – ISME, where she is the chair of the Music in School and Teacher Education Commission (MISTEC).

 
Prof Yusef Waghid
(Former Dean of the Faculty of Education
 at Stellenbosch University).

Yusef Waghid is a full Professor of Philosophy of Education in the Department of Education Policy Studies since 2002. He holds doctorates in the areas of Philosophy of Education, Education Policy Studies, and Philosophy.

He is an elected member (fellow) of the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), executive member of the International Network of Philosophers of Education, B-rated NRF researcher with internationally acclaimed status, and Editor-in-Chief of South African Journal of Higher Education. In 2011, he was honoured with the prestigious National Research Foundation (NRF) Special Recognition Award: ‘Champion of Research Capacity Development at Higher Education Institutions in South Africa’ in recognition for his influence and significant contribution towards the transformation of the social science community in South Africa. 

Prof Gloria Ladson-Billings
(Professor of Urban Education at the
University of Wisconsin-Madison)

Prof Gloria Ladson-Billings is a Professor of Urban Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

She holds the Kellner Family Chair in Urban Education, Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Interim Assistant Vice-Provost and Director Chancellors: Powers Knapp Scholars Programme.

Prof Melanie Walker
(Senior Research Professor of Higher
Education and Human Development)

Professor Melanie Walker is NRF Chair in Higher Education and an A1- rated NRF researcher. Before joining the UFS, she was Professor of Higher Education at the University of Nottingham in the UK, where she was Director of the PhD in Higher Education, Director of Postgraduate Students, and a Director of Research in the Faculty of Social Sciences.

She retains her link to Nottingham as an Honorary Professor. Professor Walker is also Vice-President of the Human Development and Capability Association (2014-2017) and a fellow of ASSAf.

Prof M Maistry
(Head of the School of Social
Sciences Education – UKZN)

Prof Murthee Maistry is an academic in the School of Education at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. He has an interest in research as it relates to textbooks, curriculum, and pedagogy in Commerce Education (ie. Business Economics, Economic and Management Sciences, and Accounting) at both school and higher education.

Dr Shadrack Mvula
(Chief Director – North-West
Education Department)

Dr Shadrack Mvula, an alumni of Taung College of Education, UNISA, UJ, Vista, and NWU, holds a PhD in Education Management. His thesis was titled: Assessment of Education Capacity Building Programmes in the North-West Province. Dr Mvula is currently employed by the North-West Department of Education as Chief Director: Institution Policy Development Services and School Enrichment.

Prof Dr Nongyao Narawat
(Founder and Director, The
Multiculturalism and Education Policy
Centre, Faculty of Education, Chiang Mai
University, Thailand)

Dr Nongyao Nawarat is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education at Chiang Mai University, Northern Thailand, where she is head of the Centre for Multiculturalism and Education Policy, and of the PhD programme in Multicultural Education. Coming from a background in feminist and civic activism, she gained her doctorate from the School of Politics and International Studies at the University of Leeds in the UK. This reflects her interest in the political dimensions of education, and especially matters related to gender, globalisation, migration, and the needs of minorities. Her research is often carried out in association with civil society groups.

Cornelius Hagenmeier
(Director of International Relations
– University of Venda)

Cornelius Hagenmeier is an international education administrator and legal academic who is rooted in the German and South African jurisdictions. Hagenmeier’s academic focus includes internationalisation of higher education.

He holds a South African LLB degree (UNISA) and a South African LLM degree (UCT). He is a non-practicing attorney of the High Court of South Africa. He accepted an appointment at the University of Venda in 2007 in the Department of Public Law and now serves his institution as Director of International Relations.

Moeketsi Letseka
(UNISA and HSRC)

Ntate Moeketsi Letseka is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Educational Foundations, College of Education, at UNISA. He holds a Master of Education degree obtained from the University of the Witwatersrand in Philosophy of Education in 1987, and is currently registered for his DEd in the College of Education, University of South Africa.

He was formerly employed at the University of Fort Hare as well as at the Human Sciences Research Council. He serves on the editorial boards of a number of publications, including Mevlana International Journal of Education and International Journal of Education. He currently serves as Deputy Editor of Africa Education Review.

Lebusa Monyooe
(Director GMSA at the NRF)

Ntate Lebusa Monyooe is currently employed by the National Research Foundation (NRF) as Director: Grants Management and Systems Administration. He is also an Acting Executive Director: Reviews and Evaluations Directorate.

His research interests include curriculum design and development, teacher education, policy review and analysis, and research management. He has served on various Advisory Committees like the National Heritage Council of South Africa, the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry, and the US-Africa Materials Research.

Prof Pharaoh J Mavhunga
(Deputy Dean: Faculty of Education,
University of Zimbabwe)

Pharaoh Mavhunga, Education Vice-Dean at the University of Zimbabwe.

Prof Bagele Chilisa
(University of Botswana)

Professor Bagele Chilisa is Professor at the University of Botswana, where she teaches Research Methods and Evaluation courses to graduate and undergraduate students.

Dr Hasnah Toran
(The National University of Malaysia)

Dr Hasnah Toran is a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Education, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (the National University of Malaysia). She holds a PhD in Early Intervention from the University of Oregon, USA.

Dr Prasong Saihong
(Mahasarakham University in Thailand)

Dr Prasong Saihong is Dean: Assistance in the Faculty of Education at Mahasarakham University in Thailand. His areas of specialisation are early intervention, special education, and storytelling. He holds an MA in Cultural Anthropology from Northern Illinois University, USA, and a PhD in Special Education and Clinical Sciences from the University of Oregon, USA.

Prof Naydene de Lange
(Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University)

Prof Naydene de Lange is Professor and HIV and AIDS Education Research Chair, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Faculty of Education, Summerstrand South Campus.

Areas of Specialisation: Educational research for social change
Visual Participatory Methodologies
HIV and AIDS Education
Inclusive Education
Gender Education

Prof Robert Balfour
(Dean of the Faculty of Education from
North-West University)

Prof Robert Balfour is a National Research Foundation (South Africa) rated academic (C2 – established with international profile).

Focusing on language learning and literacy, rural education, and post-colonial literature, he has featured widely in the popular press for perspectives on multilingualism and education. He is currently a Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Education Sciences on the Potchefstroom Campus of NWU. Robert John Balfour is an applied linguist and educationist.

Professor Mabokang Mapesela
(Central University of Technology,
Free State)

Prof MLE Monnapula Mapesela is in charge of Academic Development and Support (ADS) at the Central University of Technology, Free State.

ADS has four main divisions, namely Teaching and Learning, Curriculum Development, Work-integrated Learning (WIL) and Skills Development, and the Centre for e-Learning and Educational Technology (CeLET). All four collaboratively monitor the implementation of the teaching and learning plan of CUT, focusing on the following broad areas:
* Developing a supportive teaching and learning environment and CUT teaching and learning philosophy, and ensuring a student-centred approach to teaching and learning,
* Providing enhanced access, participation, and student retention, and
* Enhancing teaching and learning, assessment, and moderation practices.

Prof Laurette SM Bristol
(President of Catholic
College of Mandeville – Jamaica)

Prof Dr Laurette Bristol has an extensive background in primary and teacher education and has practiced in Trinidad and Tobago, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

Her research interest explores the intersection between historical traditions and practices in educational sites. She has a growing international research profile in the areas of school leadership, mentoring, practice theory, in-service teacher education, and professional learning.

Prof Ato Kwamena Onoma
(Council for the Development of
Social Science Research in Africa Dakar)

Prof Ato Kwamena Onoma is a Ghanaian who joined CODESRIA in 2013.

He is the author of The Politics of Property Rights Institutions in Africa (New York: Cambridge University Press, 2009) and Anti-refugee Violence and African Politics (New York: Cambridge University Press, 2013).

He holds a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from the University of Ghana, Legon, and a doctorate in Political Science from Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois.

Professor John Halsey
(Rural Education and Communities
School of Education,
Flinders University)

Prof John Halsey has been the Associate Director of the Senior Secondary Assessment Board of South Australia, the Executive Director in the South Australian Department of Education and Children's Services, and a Chief of Staff to a State Minister for Education and Children's Services.

He has also worked as an Educational Facilities Project Officer and for the Australian School's Commission Choice and Diversity in Education initiative. He is the former Executive Officer of the Rural Education Forum Australia, and a current consultant with the Center for Relation Learning, Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Dr Lis Lange
(Vice Rector: Academic,
University of the Free State)

Dr Lis Lange is currently Vice-Rector: Academic at the University of the Free State, where she holds a substantive position as Senior Director heading the Directorate for Institutional Research and Academic Planning. Before this, she was the Executive Director (2006-2010) of the Higher Education Quality Committee in the Council of Higher Education (CHE), and Acting CEO of the same organisation between August 2007 and April 2008.

She has served as a member of the board of the International Network of Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE) and has participated in several international initiatives on quality assurance. She is the editor of an academic journal focused on the humanities, Acta Academica.

Prof André Keet
(Director: Institute for Reconciliation
and Social Justice,
University of the Free State)

Prof André Keet is acting Vice-Rector: Student Affairs and External Relations.
He qualified as a teacher from the University of the Western Cape in South Africa, where he completed his master's degree in Education (cum laude) in 1995. He also completed certificate courses in human rights in Uganda and Denmark in 1997 and 1998. A PhD degree from the University of Pretoria was conferred on him in April 2007.