Sasha Smith
@sashasmith.bsky.social
History teacher. Assistant Headteacher for T&L/SCITT/ECT. SHP PATHS Council. SHP Regional Representative. Committee for Lincoln HA. Objects of Empire Project. ESIS Campaign History Chair. Views my own.
Three dog beds, two sofas, two beds… but she sleeps on a children’s coat on the floor. So this is what happens when I’m at work!
January 22, 2026 at 9:39 AM
Three dog beds, two sofas, two beds… but she sleeps on a children’s coat on the floor. So this is what happens when I’m at work!
Nothing like a winter sunrise walk with this majestic creature
January 10, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Nothing like a winter sunrise walk with this majestic creature
Glorious start to a new year! Wishing everyone a fantastic 2026.
January 1, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Glorious start to a new year! Wishing everyone a fantastic 2026.
Gorgeous afternoon on the Viking Way, walking in muddy fields in brilliant winter sun. A lovely way to end an amazing year!
December 31, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Gorgeous afternoon on the Viking Way, walking in muddy fields in brilliant winter sun. A lovely way to end an amazing year!
Excited to see Carmel’s new book available to pre-order. In the basket, and looking forward to the release in April. Carmel’s experience in the classroom is unreal, and I can’t wait to read this treasure trove of wisdom. Proud of you @carmelbones.bsky.social 👏🏼
December 20, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Excited to see Carmel’s new book available to pre-order. In the basket, and looking forward to the release in April. Carmel’s experience in the classroom is unreal, and I can’t wait to read this treasure trove of wisdom. Proud of you @carmelbones.bsky.social 👏🏼
Huge congratulations to Sarah and Andrea on their Teaching History article. Great example of how we can champion lesser known voices in history, on this occasion, and so pleased to see the ESIS report being put into action. 👏🏼 @sehartsmith.bsky.social @endsexisminschools.bsky.social
December 20, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Huge congratulations to Sarah and Andrea on their Teaching History article. Great example of how we can champion lesser known voices in history, on this occasion, and so pleased to see the ESIS report being put into action. 👏🏼 @sehartsmith.bsky.social @endsexisminschools.bsky.social
Hammered on most listened by my 8 year olds love of K-Pop demon hunters and Hamilton, but where it’s my music, it appears I’m the same age as my parents. A strong year 🤦🏻♀️
December 3, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Hammered on most listened by my 8 year olds love of K-Pop demon hunters and Hamilton, but where it’s my music, it appears I’m the same age as my parents. A strong year 🤦🏻♀️
So disappointed to receive an email from Girlguiding stating that as of today they are no longer trans inclusive. Such a blow to what had been such an inclusive organisation, and such a sad indictment of the times we are living through.
December 2, 2025 at 7:57 PM
So disappointed to receive an email from Girlguiding stating that as of today they are no longer trans inclusive. Such a blow to what had been such an inclusive organisation, and such a sad indictment of the times we are living through.
Sunday afternoon checking out fairy circles before sunset.
November 23, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Sunday afternoon checking out fairy circles before sunset.
Marrakech has well and truly stolen my heart
November 1, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Marrakech has well and truly stolen my heart
Huge thanks to Educate for this feature on our @endsexisminschools.bsky.social History report, alongside @katemossewriter.bsky.social
‘Change is needed’. 💪🏻
‘Change is needed’. 💪🏻
October 30, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Huge thanks to Educate for this feature on our @endsexisminschools.bsky.social History report, alongside @katemossewriter.bsky.social
‘Change is needed’. 💪🏻
‘Change is needed’. 💪🏻
Besotted with Marrakech 🇲🇦 🌞 ♥️
October 29, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Besotted with Marrakech 🇲🇦 🌞 ♥️
Great shout, thanks!!!
October 27, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Great shout, thanks!!!
Is it even a holiday if you’re not trying to leave for the airport and the dog tries to ensure she’s packed too? Bonus points for pretending to be asleep so unable to move.
October 27, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Is it even a holiday if you’re not trying to leave for the airport and the dog tries to ensure she’s packed too? Bonus points for pretending to be asleep so unable to move.
Feeling extremely pleased to have completed my MA! Juggling teaching, new Assistant Head role, solo parenting, writing the ESIS report, and an MA… it’s been busy! Then facing one of the toughest times of my life recently, I didn’t know if I’d get there, so smashing a distinction was a real surprise!
October 17, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Feeling extremely pleased to have completed my MA! Juggling teaching, new Assistant Head role, solo parenting, writing the ESIS report, and an MA… it’s been busy! Then facing one of the toughest times of my life recently, I didn’t know if I’d get there, so smashing a distinction was a real surprise!
The evidence is clear, and stark: women are consistently and significantly absent from the history taught in schools.
We did find examples of teachers and departments working hard to rectify this, but the issue goes beyond the work of individual passionate teachers. The issue is systemic.
We did find examples of teachers and departments working hard to rectify this, but the issue goes beyond the work of individual passionate teachers. The issue is systemic.
September 24, 2025 at 6:17 AM
The evidence is clear, and stark: women are consistently and significantly absent from the history taught in schools.
We did find examples of teachers and departments working hard to rectify this, but the issue goes beyond the work of individual passionate teachers. The issue is systemic.
We did find examples of teachers and departments working hard to rectify this, but the issue goes beyond the work of individual passionate teachers. The issue is systemic.
Summer 2025… what a ride! Checklist all done, with an additional badge for Careers (Scientist) and endless trips to the lido thrown in for good measure too.
Now for a new school year, starting with running INSET! Eek!
Now for a new school year, starting with running INSET! Eek!
August 31, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Summer 2025… what a ride! Checklist all done, with an additional badge for Careers (Scientist) and endless trips to the lido thrown in for good measure too.
Now for a new school year, starting with running INSET! Eek!
Now for a new school year, starting with running INSET! Eek!
Pottering around the Remainders Room in Waterstones as E finds a corner to start her new book, followed by coffee and cake… just about the loveliest way to wile away a Sunday afternoon
August 3, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Pottering around the Remainders Room in Waterstones as E finds a corner to start her new book, followed by coffee and cake… just about the loveliest way to wile away a Sunday afternoon
The most wonderful day getting lost in the woods. Treasures found, trees climbed, dens made. Dreamy.
July 30, 2025 at 8:04 AM
The most wonderful day getting lost in the woods. Treasures found, trees climbed, dens made. Dreamy.
The holidays have arrived and the annual summer chalkboard is ready to go. Big focus on Brownie badges this year!
July 22, 2025 at 5:08 PM
The holidays have arrived and the annual summer chalkboard is ready to go. Big focus on Brownie badges this year!
Huge thanks to @scl1979.bsky.social for organising a wonderful day at @kewgardens.bsky.social Herbarium and Library. Amazing papers from historians, and great to see how material culture is being used in more schools, particularly from our HA series. Exploring their archive of objects was so special
July 3, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Huge thanks to @scl1979.bsky.social for organising a wonderful day at @kewgardens.bsky.social Herbarium and Library. Amazing papers from historians, and great to see how material culture is being used in more schools, particularly from our HA series. Exploring their archive of objects was so special
A very emotional goodbye and overwhelmed by the wonderful messages from students and staff. It’s been quite the year, and lucky to have these amazing colleagues and
friends by my side as I took it on.
Now to the next adventure: Assistant Head T&L. 🎉
friends by my side as I took it on.
Now to the next adventure: Assistant Head T&L. 🎉
May 23, 2025 at 9:19 PM
A very emotional goodbye and overwhelmed by the wonderful messages from students and staff. It’s been quite the year, and lucky to have these amazing colleagues and
friends by my side as I took it on.
Now to the next adventure: Assistant Head T&L. 🎉
friends by my side as I took it on.
Now to the next adventure: Assistant Head T&L. 🎉
Dissertation research at 30,000 feet ✈️ 📚 ☀️
April 7, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Dissertation research at 30,000 feet ✈️ 📚 ☀️
Well that was the most wonderful day exploring the archives from late 19th/early 20th century Persian Gulf Residency and Muscat Consulate in the Asian and African Studies Reading Room at the @britishlibrary.bsky.social Absolutely blissful, looking forward to the next day there!
March 8, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Well that was the most wonderful day exploring the archives from late 19th/early 20th century Persian Gulf Residency and Muscat Consulate in the Asian and African Studies Reading Room at the @britishlibrary.bsky.social Absolutely blissful, looking forward to the next day there!
Channeling my inner Duchess of Devonshire with a glorious few days in Buxton taking the waters by way of the thermal spa, but taking home some spring water home as well to cover all bases!
February 22, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Channeling my inner Duchess of Devonshire with a glorious few days in Buxton taking the waters by way of the thermal spa, but taking home some spring water home as well to cover all bases!