Associate Lecturer in Early Childhood Education
College of Education, Psychology and Social Work
Jade Hollick is an Associate Lecturer (Teaching Specialist) at Flinders University, teaching in early childhood education. She brings extensive classroom experience into her university teaching, supporting pre-service teachers to connect theory with real-world early learning practice.
Jade is a Highly Accomplished Teacher with more than 15 years’ experience across early childhood and primary settings in Western Australia, Tasmania, and South Australia. Her work has included metropolitan, regional, and remote communities, with a strong focus on inclusive practice, behaviour support, and play-based learning.
With a background in Psychology and postgraduate qualifications in Primary and Early Childhood Education, Jade has also trained practitioners across education, psychology, and social work in evidence-based programs supporting positive parenting, anxiety, neurodivergence, and early behaviour guidance. Her current interests include early numeracy, educator intentionality, behaviour support, and reflective documentation.
Jade is passionate about supporting emerging educators to feel confident, capable, and grounded in their professional identity.
Education
Master of Education (Early Years)
Dual qualification: Master of Education and Early Childhood Teaching (AQF Level 9)
Queensland University of Technology | 2016
Postgraduate Diploma of Education (Primary)
Murdoch University 2009
Bachelor of Psychology
Murdoch University 2007
International Exchange Programs (Undergraduate Studies)
San Diego State University, USA 2006
Uppsala Universitet, Sweden 2004
Advanced Professional Training
Triple P International – PhD‑Level Seminar Training
Recognised by Triple P International / University of Queensland as doctoral‑level seminar training
2023
Tuning into Kids (TIK) Facilitator Training
Accredited by the Psychology Department, University of Melbourne
2021
Highly Accomplished Teacher (HAT)
Accredited by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
National certification recognising advanced teaching practice, impact on learner outcomes, and leadership in professional practice.
Certificate of Teaching Excellence
Swinburne Online Certificate of Teaching Excellence TP 1 2021- Indigenous Perspectives & Education
Swinburne Online Certificate of Teaching Excellence TP 2 2023
Swinburne Online Certificate of Teaching Excellence: TP 1 2021, TP3 2022, TP2, 2023
Awarded for excellence in online teaching, student engagement, and professional practice.
Golden Key International Honour Society — Invitation
Nominated for academic excellence during Master of Education studies.
Psychology Internship — Chandler Macleod
2007–2009
Professional internship involving applied psychology practice and workplace-based research.
International Discoverers Study Abroad Scholarships
Murdoch University
San Diego State University, USA (2005)/Uppsala Universitet, Sweden (2004)