About me

I am passionate about the transformative powers of education. In particular, the capacity of education to improve students’ life choices and chances. My broad educational experiences include teaching and research, as well as leadership roles in policy, curriculum design, pastoral care and staff development. Having taught across primary, secondary, alternative university entry and tertiary settings, my research focuses on individual, family, school and community factors that impact health, wellbeing and academic outcomes for young people. As a teacher and leader my strength is empowering individuals and teams to achieve excellence.

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Awards

Fogarty Foundation Success Through Educational Excellence Prize for the Best Piece of Research in the Doctor of Education
University of Western Australia (Australia, Perth) - UWA, 2018
Valedictorian - Spring Graduation Ceremony
University of Western Australia (Australia, Perth) - UWA, 2010
WA representative: Women’s Forum - Developing clearer pathways to high performance coaching
Australian Track and Field Coaches Association, 2005
2026 Vice Chancellor's Excellence in Learning and Teaching Award: Award for Programs that Enhance Learning.
Murdoch University (Australia, Perth), 2026

Organisational Affiliations

School of Education, Murdoch University

Member, Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation

Aquatic and Resuscitation Trainer, Royal Lifesaving Society (WA)

Level 4 Coach Elite Performance, Australian Track and Field Coaches Association

Performance Development Coach, Athletics Australia

Club Professional Coach, Tennis Australia

Apply First Aid, St John Ambulance

Relationships and Sexuality Education Advisory Group, Health Department of Western Australia

 Yulunga: Traditional Indigenous Games Advisory Group, Australian Sports Commission (Australia, Belconnen) - ASC

HPE Curriculum Advisory Group, Schools Curriculum and Standards Authority

Education

Human Movement
1994–1996, Bachelor of Health and Physical Education, University of Western Australia (Australia, Perth) - UWA
Education
1997–1997, Graduate Diploma in Education, University of Western Australia (Australia, Perth) - UWA
Education
2008–2010, Master of Teaching, University of Western Australia (Australia, Perth) - UWA

Thesis title: “University teachers’ perspectives of peer review on their teaching”.

Education
2013–2018, Doctor of Education, University of Western Australia (Australia, Perth) - UWA

Thesis title: “The Australian Professional Standards for Teachers: A policy trajectory analysis”.