Professional Learning
Engaging with educators for the purpose of professional learning is fundamental to my research work. I have been privileged to work with schools, most specifically in the Early Career Teacher and mentoring space, to provide professional learning sessions, both online and face-to face.
2023
Professional Learning in remote schools
Working with schools in remote locations to develop sustainable on-site mentoring programs.
In 2023, I am excited to be working with schools across the state and independent sectors in Australia to grow teacher professional learning and mentoring programs.
For information about available professional learning available in 2023, please contact me.
ECR retreat
Another thoroughly enjoyable session with early carer teachers talking about ways to build and nurture their professional learner identities.
Thanks, once again, Groves Christian College for the invitation to participate in this amazing event.
HERDSA 2023
A wonderful opportunity to share key research findings about developing the intellectual virtues of preservice teachers in higher education initial teacher education programs at the 2023 HERDSA Conference in Brisbane. Excited to present with amazing colleagues from the University of Southern Queensland, Dr melissa Fanshawe and Mark Oliver.
Professional Learning with Queensland State School Teachers: Future-Focused Mentoring
Such a delight to work with committed and dedicated educators from Ipswich and Brisbane State schools to develop the mentoring skills and understandings of both mentors and early career teachers across three full-day workshops.
2022
Another avenue by which I disseminate my work is through Conferences.
ATEA Conference
Reimagining teacher mentoring: Responding to evolving educational demands
AARE Conference
The Entrepreneurial Mentoring Model (Future-focused mentoring): Re-imagining teacher mentoring for the future
Early career researchers’ collective advocacy work within an Australian university context.
Presenting at Early Career Teacher Retreat, Groves Christian College 2022
“Thank you, Ellen. You were amazing. The buzz, excitement, knowledge and hope that you have equipped and empowered our Early Career Teachers (ECTs) with, is still evident. The conversations are still continuing in the staffroom. Most importantly, the ECTs have a renewed sense of passion and confidence.”