Enrichment Educator at Wesley College in Melbourne, Victoria
Lanella Sweet is an experienced educator and researcher specialising in gifted education, twice exceptionality, and talent development. With more than 30 years of teaching across primary and middle school settings, she has focused her practice on recognising student strengths, supporting neurodiverse learning profiles, and designing inclusive pathways that nurture potential. She holds two Master of Education degrees - in Mathematics and Gifted Education - and is in the final stages of a third Master in Educational Psychology.
Lanella’s work includes developing enrichment programs, collaborating with teachers to refine identification and support practices, and contributing to professional and academic writing on inclusive pedagogy. Her research highlights the importance of understanding the whole child and fostering environments where diverse learners can thrive.