Biography

My life was transformed by great teachers. I’m particularly grateful to a teacher who helped me accept and celebrate my sexuality. I aspire to be like him and improve outcomes for students across the country.

I’m focussing on teaching English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) through my Masters. This passion was sparked through my work in schools and with the Adult Migrant English Language Program. Those experiences exposed me to the systemic barriers EAL/D learners face in and beyond their schooling. Indeed, fewer than half of the 300,000 EAL/D learners in our schools get the specialist support they require. I believe this can be otherwise, and through teaching will advocate for a more just education system.

Outside of education, I love running, swimming and eating lactose when I shouldn’t‎. I’m also a croissant fiend and am on a hunt for the best almond croissant in Melbourne.

Skills & Expertise

• Education policy and practice
• Language acquisition
• Data analysis
• Stakeholder engagement
• Written and verbal communication