Today we are delighted to announce the shortlist for the 2024 Teacher Awards, following a successful period of nominations during Term 3. The 25 entries – from all school sectors and 5 states in Australia – will now progress to the final judging.
The Teacher Awards were launched last year to further celebrate the incredible work of teachers, school leaders and support staff working K-12 school settings across Australia who are lifting student achievement and wellbeing.
‘Congratulations to the 2024 shortlisted finalists – it’s wonderful to be able to recognise their efforts through the Teacher Awards,’ Teacher Editor, Jo Earp says. ‘This is the second year we’ve run the awards, and it’s been another great selection of entries from across the country, showcasing not just excellent leadership, classroom practice and collaborations, but also the people who are making such a positive difference to school communities.’
The 2024 Judging Panel is comprised of 11 experts in education: Professor Geoff Masters, Professor Lyn Sharratt, Professor Pasi Sahlberg, Professor Pauline Taylor-Guy, Associate Professor Marnee Shay, Professor Amy Cutter-Mackenzie-Knowles, Dr Troy Meston, Dr Kat Ross, Ben Sacco, Alex Wharton and Mali Jorm.
The winners of the 8 Award categories will be announced in September.
The 2024 Teacher Awards shortlist:
Leadership Award for Driving School Improvement
- Peter Riley, Belinda Cooper, Leah Watts and Eliza Lewis from Cessnock High School, New South Wales
- Anna Owen from Sunshine Coast Grammar School, Queensland
- Praveen Krishna from James Meehan High School, New South Wales
Improving Student Learning and Progress
- Clayton Bruce from Plenty Valley Christian College, Victoria
- Georgia Bate from The Mac.Robertson Girls’ High School, Victoria
- Rachael Buck from Newcomb Primary School, Victoria
Cultivating an Inclusive and Positive Culture
- Alison Grey from Peter Moyes Anglican Community School, Western Australia
- Cathy Cook from Marryatville Primary School, South Australia
- Andie Muscatello from St. Francis of the Fields Primary School, Victoria
Excellence in Staff Collaboration
- Georgia Wignall from the Queensland Department of Education and Emma Hart, Phil Bremner, Madeleine Bell, and Chris Bermingham from Balmoral State High School, Queensland
- The teaching staff at Mindarie Senior College, Western Australia
- Kell Guest from Cedars Christian College, New South Wales
Excellence in Curriculum Design and Implementation
- Kristie Schulz and Elizabeth Willman from Parklands Christian College, Queensland
- Samantha Williams from Peregian Beach College, Queensland
- Sharee Hughes from the Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong and Ann Walton from the Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst
Fostering Strong School-Community Partnerships
- Kath Kayrooz, Catherine De Freitas Pessoa and Esme Hatchell from the Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics and Technology, Queensland
- Principals, Deputy Principals, Senior Schooling and VET HoDs, and Industry Liaison Officers representing Logan's 14 secondary schools, Queensland
- Roxanne Summer from Siena College, Victoria
Improving Health and Wellbeing
- The Health and PE staff at St Andrews Christian College, Victoria
- Daylesford College Wellbeing Services from Daylesford College, Victoria
- Diana Scullard, Rose-Marie van Raad, Blair Windsor, Kylee Harding, Darlene Murdoch, Leanne Bovington, Megan Yeo, Tracey Gunning and Vicki Hagney from the Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst
Special Contribution Award
- Alison Morley from St Canice’s School, New South Wales
- Julie McIntyre from Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta, New South Wales
- Nicole Cain, Rachael Whitnall and Janette Lanfranchi from St Augustine’s Primary School, Maryborough, Victoria
- Katrine Oliveri from St Gertrude's Catholic Primary School, New South Wales
The winners of the 2024 Teacher Awards will be announced next month. Make sure you’re signed up to the free Teacher bulletin emails to find out the winners as soon as they’re announced. Sign up here.
