School of Education
The School of Education is home to a passionate community of educators, researchers and professional staff dedicated to shaping the future of learning. Our people bring diverse experiences from classrooms and research collaborations, with a shared commitment to improving education.
Head of School (Interim)
Dr Kellie Buckley-Walker
School Operations Manager
Jasmina Gacesa
School Operations Coordinator
Jacqueline Lo
Deputy Head of School (Teaching and Learning)
Dr Kellie Buckley-Walker
Head of Students
Dr Tay (Traci-Ann) Garrad
Dr Lauren Weber
Head of Postgraduate Studies
Associate Professor Rachel Jones
Deputy Head of School (Research)
Dr Karley Beckman
Connect with our academics via their UOW Scholars profiles.
Academic Program Directors are to be consulted on all matters related to their programs.
Early Years (Acting)
Dr Jane Warren
Primary (Year 1 & 2)
Rachelle Davey
Primary (Year 3 & 4)
Dr Mitchell Parker
Secondary Education (Health & Physical Education, Science and Maths Education, and Sport)
Associate Professor Helen Georgiou
Master of Autism and Neurodivergent Studies
Associate Professor Amanda Webster
Master of Education
Associate Professor Sharon Tindall-Ford
Postgraduate Specialisations Coordinators
Master of Teaching Primary and Secondary
Dr Conor West
Associate Academic Program Director (AAPD)
Regional Master of Teaching (Primary and Secondary)
Dr Sue Duchesne
Honours Coordinator
Dr Elena Vasseleu
Sharing expertise and experience to support research, teaching, and engagement.