An inspiring conversation with Baar Hersi an educator, advocate, and mother of four who’s making a difference in her community. Known for her passionate community advocacy, Baar highlights the critical role of strengthening home-school relationships and how activism can drive meaningful change.
In this first episode of two-parts, Baar shares her insights on empowering families, the transformative power of collaboration, and the importance of asking for help and building networks. Tune in to hear Baar’s journey and her vision for creating a more equitable and connected community.
We cannot underestimate the power and the impact of having a space, to be able to talk to people who look like you, and whose lived experience is similar to yours.
Baar Hersi
Assistant Principal
Founder of British Somali Educators Association
Baar Hersi is a dedicated mother of four and serves as an Assistant Principal at an inner London school, where she plays a crucial role in overseeing attendance, KS4 pastoral care, and driving diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
Baar Hersi is a dedicated mother of four and serves as an Assistant Principal at an inner London school, where she plays a crucial role in overseeing attendance, KS4 pastoral care, and driving diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
As the founder of the British Somali Educators Association, she leads a collective of Somali educators committed to achieving educational equity for Somali students and their communities.
Beyond her professional responsibilities, Baar is a passionate community advocate, focused on strengthening home-school relationships within her local Somali community. She firmly believes that activism and advocacy are essential for driving positive change. Through her blog, ‘Sheekaday’ (My Story), she shares insights from her journey as a woman, wife, mother, and leader.
A proud British Somali, Baar actively participates in events and festivals that celebrate her rich heritage and culture, ensuring that the stories and contributions of the Somali community are highlighted and honoured.
Highlights:
- 12:23 Postive influence
- 15:19 Empowering families
- 21:46 Collaboration in the community
- 43:05 Asking for help and networking
- 52:02 Protecting yourself and managing emotions
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