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School of Education

Our people

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.

Key contacts

School office

Head of School
Professor Penny Van Bergen

Associate Head of School
Associate Professor Ken Cliff

School Operations Manager
Jasmina Gacesa

School Operations Officer
Lauren Stambulka

School Operations Assistant
Olivia Bloor

Key academic contacts 

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

Academic Program Directors

Key research contacts

Deputy Head of School (Research)
Dr Karley Beckman

Academics and honorary appointments

Academic Program Directors

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

Postgraduate Studies 

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

Honours Coordinator
Dr Elena Vasseleu

Honorary appointments

Sharing expertise and experience to support research, teaching, and engagement.

Emeritus Professors

University Fellows

Honorary Fellows

Questions?

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