I joined CQU in 2019 and am a lecturer with the School of Education and the Arts at the Cairns Campus. My research interests include narrative inquiry, autoethnography, creative writing and teacher wellbeing. I am currently researching the use of storytelling as a tool for enhancing social connection and wellbeing.
My teaching career began in 1997 when I was living in the UK. I initially worked as a primary school teacher and then changed to secondary teaching in 2002. After moving to Australia in 2004, I continued working as an English teacher before taking on the leadership roles of Head of Department and Deputy Principal.
As well as teaching pre-service teachers on the Bachelors and Masters programs, I also supervise Education and Creative Writing students who are completing their Masters or Doctorates.
West Sussex Institute of Higher Education, UK
Chichester University, UK
Central Queensland University
Central Queensland University
Campus Lead for Education on the Cairns Campus
I am currently accredited for supervision in the following:
At the level of Principal Supervisor
Curriculum and Pedagogy - English and Literacy Curriculum and Pedagogy (excl. LOTE, ESL and TESOL)
Education Systems - Higher Education
Other Studies in Creative Arts and Writing - Studies in the Creative Arts and Writing not elsewhere classified