Ann Henderson

	Ann Henderson Ann Henderson may refer to: * Ann Henderson (sculptor) (1921–1976), Scottish sculptor Ann Henderson (politician) (1941–2002), Australian politician Ann Henderson (campaigner), Scottish labour campaigner and rector of the University of Edinburgh Anne Henderson (author) (born 1949), Australian writer Anne Henderson (public servant), chair of the Parades Commission of Northern Ireland * Annie Henderson, ''I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings'' character See also Ann Henderson-Sellers Ann Henderson-Sellers (born 1952) is an Emeritus Professor of the Department of Environment and Geography at Macquarie University, Sydney. She was the Director of the Joint Planning Staff (JPS) of the World Climate Research Programme in 2006 and 2 ... (born 1952), Australian professor of environment and geography {{hndis, Henderson, Ann ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Ann Henderson (sculptor) Ann Henderson (11 October 1921– 13 March 1976) was a Scottish sculptor born in Thurso, Caithness, Scotland. Henderson taught sculpture at the Edinburgh College of Art for almost twenty years and was elected a member of the Royal Scottish Academy in 1973. Biography Ann Henderson was born into a farming family at Ormlie, near Thurso. While a pupil at the Miller Academy, her art teacher recognised and encouraged her creative flair and was influential in persuading Ann’s parents to allow her to study sculpture. In 1940 Henderson became a student at the Sculpture School of the Edinburgh College of Art, graduating in 1945 (the only woman in her year). For achieving high results in her Diploma of Sculpture she was awarded a Post-graduate scholarship. This enabled her to embark on further studies in the Sculpture School and as a result, she was awarded a major travel scholarship that took her to Paris. There she studied under the French sculptor Marcel Gimond at the École des Be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Ann Henderson (politician) Ann Mary Henderson (; 31 December 1941 – 4 June 2002) was an Australian politician. She was a member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly from 1992 to 1999, representing the seat of Geelong for the Liberal Party. She held ministerial office in the government of Jeff Kennett, serving as Minister for Housing and Minister Responsible for Aboriginal Affairs. Early life Henderson was born in Melbourne on 31 December 1941. She was educated at Kilbreda College and Loreto Mandeville Hall. Before entering politics, Henderson held various positions with community organisations, including as a welfare and administration officer with Do Care and Legacy Australia, administrator of the Port Fairy music festival, executive officer of the National Trust's Geelong branch, executive officer of the Geelong Art Gallery Foundation, and alumni development officer with Deakin University's public relations branch. Politics Henderson was a member of the Liberal Party. She was vice-president (198 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Ann Henderson (campaigner) Ann Henderson is a campaigner in the labour movement and former Rector of the University of Edinburgh. Early life Henderson graduated from the University of Edinburgh with an MA in Sociology and Social Administration in 1978. While at Edinburgh, she was involved in editing '' The Student'' newspaper. She subsequently gained a diploma in Youth and Community Work from Manchester Polytechnic (now Manchester Metropolitan University). Career From 1982, Henderson worked in the rail industry, employed as a ticket collector, guard and ultimately becoming one of Scotland's first female train drivers in 1992. During this time, she played an active role in the National Union of Railwaymen trade union, now the RMT union. Henderson set up the NUR Women's Advisory Committee in 1987 and campaigned for gender and social justice. She played an important role in developing policies on sexual harassment, equality and representing women in the rail industry. She left the RMT in late 2007 to take up ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Anne Henderson (author) Anne Elizabeth Henderson, (''née'' Keppel; born 1949) is an Australian writer, Deputy Director of The Sydney Institute, editor of The Sydney Papers and co-editor of The Sydney Institute Quarterly. Henderson was born in Melbourne and now lives in Sydney. She was educated at the University of Melbourne. Between 1971 and 1989 she worked as a teacher for seventeen years in several Australian states. She is married to Gerard Henderson, the Executive Director of the Institute.Conversation: On the other side of the institute – Anne Henderson, author, wife and mother Literary career Anne Henderson is the author of ''Getting Even: Women MPs on Life, Power and Politics '', ''From All Corners: Six Migrant Stories'',< ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Anne Henderson (public Servant) Anne Isobel Henderson is chair of the Parades Commission of Northern Ireland. She was born in Ballymena, but has lived most of her life in Belfast. She is married to Charles Henderson, and they have three children. She was trained as an accountant, and served previously as Vice Chair of the Northern Ireland Housing Executive from 2004 to 2012. She is a member of the audit committee of Queen's University Belfast. Henderson was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2021 Birthday Honours The Queen's Birthday Honours for 2021 are appointments by some of the 16 Commonwealth realms of Queen Elizabeth II to various orders and honours to reward and highlight good works by citizens of those countries. The Birthday Honours are awarded ... for public service and services to peacekeeping in Northern Ireland. References Year of birth missing (living people) Living people Government of Northern Ireland The Troubles (Northern Ireland) Northern ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Annie Henderson ''I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings'', the 1969 autobiography about the early years of African-American writer and poet Maya Angelou, features many characters, including Angelou as a child, which she has called "the Maya character". The first in a six-volume series, ''Caged Bird'' is a coming-of-age story that illustrates how strength of character and a love of literature can help overcome racism and trauma. The book begins when three-year-old Maya and her older brother are sent to Stamps, Arkansas, to live with their grandmother and ends when Maya becomes a mother at the age of 16. In the course of ''Caged Bird'', Maya transforms from a victim of racism into a self-possessed, dignified young woman capable of responding to prejudice. ''Caged Bird'' has been categorized as an autobiography, but Angelou utilizes fiction-writing techniques such as dialogue, thematic development, and characterization. She uses the first-person narrative voice customary with autobiographies, but also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]

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