Dr Helen Eadon-sinkinson
Senior Lecturer
Biography
Dr Helen Eadon-Sinkinson is an experienced educator, creative practitioner and early career researcher with more than 25 years of teaching experience across higher education, schools and various educational settings. She is a Senior Lecturer and Course Leader on undergraduate CEPD programmes and teaches at both master’s and doctoral levels. Her work is driven by a commitment to student-centered learning, critical thinking, and inclusive education. As a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), she brings strong curriculum design, assessment, and mentoring skills, and has been repeatedly nominated for the University of Chester’s 1839 Annual Awards for going above and beyond in supporting students and colleagues. Dr Helen Eadon-Sinkinson is adept at balancing academic provision with day-to-day teaching, and thrives in collaborative environments that encourage creativity and innovation. Beyond the classroom, she is an early-career researcher passionate about combining scholarship with storytelling.
Teaching and Supervision
Dr Helen Eadon-Sinkinson has taught in a wide range of formal and informal education settings. She began her career performing and teaching abroad before running drama workshops in a variety of settings within the North West of Lancashire. For a number of years Dr Helen Eadon-Sinkinson worked in a SEND school before moving on to become a teacher of Drama and English within secondary education. Prior to becoming the course leader for BA Education Studies, BA Primary Education Studies, BA SEND and BA Education at the University of Chester, she lead the Education Studies degree programme at the Blackburn University Centre. Dr Helen Eadon-Sinkinson currently teaches across a range of undergraduate and post graduate programmes as well as supervising doctoral students.
Research and Knowledge Exchange
Dr Helen Eadon-Sinkinson recently co-produced a sell-out documentary based on her doctoral thesis exploring drag culture and working-class heritage in a Northwest England seaside town, and has a forthcoming book chapter expanding this work. This research reflects her broader interests in education, culture, and community narratives which she strives to translate into accessible, engaging formats. She is currently looking to develop a short tv series based on her research