Lecturer (Teaching Specialist (Acad))
College of Human Sciences and Culture
I am an experienced educator (over 30 years teaching experience), educational leader and teacher educator with extensive experience across school and university sectors. My work focuses on teacher preparation, professional learning, curriculum design, educational leadership and school improvement. I have taught primary and secondary age students and also held leadership positions in schools in NSW and SA. As a result, I have strong relationships with schools, professional associations and education systems. I have a strong commitment to authentic learning experiences, connecting practice and theory, and relational learning.
PhD, MA, MEd, Dip Teach
Honorary Federal Life Member - Independent Primary School Heads Association
ACEL National Leadership Award
ACEL South Australian Leadership Award
Dean's Commendation for Outstanding PhD- Adelaide University
Initial Teacher Education and Graduate Readiness
Educational Leadership, staff development, and leading professional teams
Leading digital change
Effective pedagogical practices
Self-regulation and approaches to behaviour in schools/classrooms
Early Career Graduates- Playford College
Leadership Development through professional conversations- Willunga High School
Using appreciate approaches to organisational development- Canberra Girls Grammar
"Joy in the job"- Independent Primary School Heads of Australia