About us

	I have been at The Gordon TAFE since 2006.  My current role is as Program Manager of a VET department delivering Diploma and Advanced Diploma studies in Building and Design courses.  My time at The Gordon has allowed me to gain great skills and knowledge within the VET sector and I now am involved in the development of strategies for the department growth, aligned with Institute’s strategic directions.  My role also requires me to have a high level of understanding of regulatory State and Federal Government training requirements and controls.
My duties include but not limited to: ·         Strategic consulting and planning including business planning & development for future growth. ·         Education development, increasing growth in courses (existing and proposed), liaising with all stakeholders (internal and external) for ongoing development. ·         Generating international recognition and collaboration ·         Drafting and maintaining Quality Assurance of department policies and procedures, meeting regulatory compliance requirements. ·         Liaising with Industry formation of linkages for increased local growth and connectivity.
	As an educator, I've always been passionate about the opportunities that technology offers for creating a more authentic, meaningful and engaging educational experience for teachers and students. In my current role I work daily with teachers to implement the wise use of ICT in the context of effective teaching and learning. I originally trained as a Primary School teacher, became a School Support officer in the area of Health education and then discovered my true passion for exploring ways that technology can enhance the delivery of quality learning.
Since 2006 I have been working in a campus wide capacity, carrying out a number of job roles: initially as an e-mentor in the Business studies area, supporting teachers in all things "e". I have worked in the Teacher Training section of Education Development and taught Certificate IV in TAA and Diploma of VET (Practice) to our beginning teachers, specialising the e-learning units. I aim for wider and deeper discussion about education and learning technologies, and to build networks and connections with other leading educators within these communities. My role also requires me to assist in the planning and implementation of Institute wide professional development - some of which I have now created as online training. I have presented numerous workshops at conferences for educators on how e-tools may be used effectively for learning I am an active contributor to online communities for educators, including Twitter. As a member of these communities I maintain a global perspective on current issues and trends with regard to ICT in education. .