David Egan is Emeritus Professor of Education at the Cardiff School of Education and Social Policy, Cardiff Metropolitan University. During his career, he has been a university research fellow, a secondary school history teacher and school leader, a principal lecturer in education, head of a university school of education, an Estyn-registered inspector and a government adviser. His research expertise lies within the field of Welsh education policy with special interests in educational equity, educational leadership, professional learning and pedagogy.