School of Education

Consultative committees

Our consultative committee’s members are experts in education, represent education providers, employers, graduates and community leaders. The committee's work with the School of Education helps ensure the strongest possible academic and professional preparation of the next generation of outstanding teachers who are responsive to the learning needs of young people and the community.

Early Childhood Studies

• Ms Kristy Howson (Chair), ECS Consultant, Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia (AISWA).
• Professor Caroline Mansfield, Executive Dean, ECU School of Education.
• Associate Professor Gill Kirk, Associate Dean (Early Childhood Studies), ECU School of Education.
• Associate Professor Paula Mildenhall, Associate Dean (Learning & Teaching), ECU School of Education.
• Dr Amelia Ruscoe, Course Coordinator Bachelor of Education, ECU School of Education.
• Dr Claire Hall, Course Coordinator Master of Teaching (Early Childhood Studies), ECU School of Education.
• Associate Professor Christine Robinson, Course Coordinator Graduate Diploma (Early Childhood Teaching), ECU School of Education.
• Ms Wendy Harmon, Course Coordinator Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Studies), ECU School of Education.
• Ms Wendy Manners, Early Years Consultant, Catholic Education WA (CEWA).
• Ms Asha Rojhan, Past Student Employed as Kindergarten Teacher, Christchurch Grammar School.
• Ms Nadia Wilson Ali, National Director of Education, Think Childcare Limited.
• Ms Joelene Brown, State Manager, Goodstart.
• Ms Stephanie Jackiewicz, Executive Manager Early Learning and Care, Wanslea.
• Ms Penelope Major, Principal Lecturer, North Metroplitan TAFE.
• Ms Michelle Gorringe, Senior Consultant, On-entry Assessment Program, Department of Education, Western Australia.

Primary

• Niel Smith (Chair), President, Western Australian Primary Principals Association (WAPPA).
• Professor Caroline Mansfield, Executive Dean, ECU School of Education.
• Associate Professor Kuki Singh, Associate Dean (Primary), ECU School of Education.
• Associate Professor Paula Mildenhall, Associate Dean (Learning & Teaching), ECU School of Education.
• Mr Christopher Brackenreg, Principal, Beaumaris Primary School.
• Meika Pfeiffer-Gough, Manager of Leadership and Teaching Excellence, Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia (AISWA).
• Mr Mark Marando, Principal, Whitford Catholic Primary School, Catholic Primary Principals' Association.
• Ms Wendy Manners, Early Years Consultant, Catholic Education WA (CEWA).
• Ms Mandy Hudson, The School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA).
• Mr Lou Zeid, North Metro Regional Education Office.

Secondary

• Associate Professor Anne Coffey, Associate Dean (Secondary), ECU School of Education.
• Dr Christa Norris, Course Coordinator (Y68), ECU School of Education.
• Dr Maree Hayes, Course Coordinator (I91), ECU School of Education.
• Dr James Kent, Principal, Ocean Reef Senior High School.
• Ms Donella Beare, Principal, St Stephen's School.
• Mr Jamie Hayres (Chair), Executive Director Statewide Services, Education Department of Western Australia.
• Ms Melissa Gillett, President, Western Australian Secondary School Executives Association (WASSEA).
• Ms Kelly Summers, Deputy Principal, Collie Senior High School.
• Mr John Burke, Principal, Bob Hawke College.
• Ms Helen Maitland, Balcatta Senior High School.
• Ms Deborah Doyle, Deputy Principal, Ashdale Secondary College.
• Associate Professor Paula Mildenhall, Associate Dean (Teaching & Learning), ECU School of Education.
• Professor Caroline Mansfield, Executive Dean, ECU School of Education.
• Mr Mark Antulov, Principal, Ursula Le Frayne Catholic College, Catholic Education WA (CEWA).