Women Leading Change: Breaking Through Barriers of Online Teaching

The emergence of virtual workspaces, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, has changed education delivery, and transformed how academic leaders carry out their responsibilities.The evolution of online teaching has uncovered challenges and opportunities, particularly for women educators.Despite the unique challenges to work-life balance in remote environments, women educators have shown remarkable resilience.This short communication will examine the historical perspective of women in higher education and the barriers that prevent women from obtaining leadership positions.Obstacles that women encounter in the realm of online teaching, gender biases, and disparities will be explored.The urgency for mentorship and support in addressing these issues is crucial.Without buy-in and support, achieving gender parity will be a daunting task, but the resilience of women educators offers hope for the future.