I would like to express my interest in the position of QASEL Executive Management Committee member, representing the Far North Region for 2025. I have been a member of QASEL since 2018 and have worked in the role of Head of Special Education Services in the Far North Region since 2016. Prior to working in HOSES positions, I held a number of regional positions including Autism Coach, Advisory Teacher for Autism and Advisory Teacher for Physical Impairment and AAC. I am a passionate special education leader and inclusive education is something I feel strongly about. As a special education leader in the Far North Region, I have been a strong advocate for all students with additional needs and mentored the next generation of special education leaders.

As QASEL Regional Councillor in 2023 and Executive Management Committee member in 2024, I have had the opportunity to network and connect with special education leaders and teachers to enhance and support the QASEL values of Leading, Linking and Learning representing QASEL on a number of reference groups and reference parties. As a member of the Far North region Special Education Leaders Network organising committee, I have worked closely with Far North Regional Councillors Alicia Smith and Michelle Erickson to build collegial networks and support special education leaders in our region and I am keen to grown that work in 2025 and beyond to continue to  support members.