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Jody Broun

Diploma of Teaching (Secondary), 1984 
Bachelor of Education (Secondary – Pre-Service), 1987

Jody Broun has dedicated her career to improving the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.

From teaching in the classroom to her current role as Chief Executive Officer of the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) in Canberra, the proud Yindjibarndi woman prides herself on keeping strong connections to Country, community and culture.

Grant and Sharon Grosser

Grant and Sharon Grosser

Diploma of Teaching (Secondary), 1988
Graduate Diploma of Business (Secretarial Studies), 1989
Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary), 1992

From an idea that was sparked sitting around their kitchen table, to being named Business News Rising Stars and EY Entrepreneurs of the Year (WA) – Grant and Sharon Grosser are the brains behind the end-to-end school teaching and learning software program SEQTA.

Susan Archdall

Susan Archdall

Bachelor of Arts in Education, Primary, 1990 
Bachelor of Education, 1997
Graduate Certificate of Secondary Education (Social Science), 2014

Susan Archdall is just as passionate about teaching today as she was 30 years ago. From classroom teacher to Principal, her stints in remote and culturally diverse locations have shaped her approach to equity and cultural responsiveness in public education.

Cheryl Operandi

Cheryl Oprandi

Diploma of Teaching (Primary) (1981)
Bachelor of Education (1989)
Master of Education (2002)

Cheryl Oprandi figured out early on to follow her heart when it came to her career. After almost 30 years teaching, intuition led Cheryl to try different professions – from owning a successful jewellery business to founding a real estate company.

Mikayla King

Mikayla King

Bachelor of Education (2018)

Since graduating from ECU, Mikayla has dedicated her life to Aboriginal education, from classroom teacher to sharing her knowledge with fellow educators through her own business. "That's what I really enjoy. Sharing my knowledge, supporting people to understand each other and working towards an Australia where we all feel welcome.”

Mitchell Mckay

Mitchell Mackay

Diploma of Teaching (Secondary) (1982)
Bachelor of Education (1987)
Master of Education (1996)

"I have absolutely loved being a teacher, a principal and a leader in education, it has truly given my life immense purpose. For me, it’s been about the journey, not the destination, and if I could I’d happily do it all over again."

Lara Bowler

Lara Bowler

Bachelor of Education (2022)

“I get to be a 'sprinkler of magic' and bring joy and fun to children every day - in my opinion it's the most rewarding job you can ever possibly do!”.

Athanassia Iosifidou Lima

Athanassia Iosifidou Lima

Master of Education (2016)

“I always said that I needed to be in a job that had a higher purpose or made a difference. I feel that my current position allows me to do exactly that by developing others to do their job well, and positively impact those at the receiving end of our services.”

Kylie Chatfield

Kylie Chatfield

Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary) (2019)

“I feel like I am continuously exploring ways to educate students from inside the classroom as their teacher, to outside of the classroom as an industry expert. An education degree is a ticket to so much more as there are many avenues it can take you,”

Rob Nail

Rob Nail

Diploma of Teaching (Secondary) (1989)
Bachelor of Education (1995)

"What’s been most rewarding for me is seeing my beliefs and passions reflected in the school culture and embedded in its practices. I feel very lucky to have had such a wonderful opportunity to have had a very positive influence on the school."

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