Background
Heenan, Deirdre Anne Daughter of John Thomas and Susan Lelia Heenan.
consultant social sciences educator
Heenan, Deirdre Anne Daughter of John Thomas and Susan Lelia Heenan.
Bachelor of Science in Social Policy with honors, University Ulster, Northern Ireland, 1990. Doctor of Philosophy in Social Policy, University Ulster, 1993. Postgraduate certified in education, University Ulster, 1998.
Master of Science in Expert Teaching, University Ulster, 20000.
Research officer University Ulster, 1994—1995, lecturer in policy studies, 1995—2003, senior lecturer in policy studies, 2003—2005, reader in policy studies, since 2005. Policy consultant, advisor Steer Mental Health Organization, Derry, Northern Ireland, since 2002. Social policy consultant British Broadcasting Corporation, Northern Ireland.
Volunteer Oxfam; Member of Higher Education Academy (steering group since 2003), Institute Learning and Teaching.
Married Rory McLaughlin, April 8, 1994. Children: Jack McLaughlin, Harry McLaughlin, Matthew McLaughlin.