4 November 2015

Jeremy Rockliff, Minister for Education and Training

Congratulations Hardie Fellowship recipients

The Hardie Fellowship opens the door to professional learning opportunities that have the potential to change education in Tasmania for generations to come.

It was an honour to tonight announce this year’s recipients of the Hardie Fellowship and congratulate them on this achievement.

The four groups of Department of Education staff will now embark on an incredible 12-month professional learning experience in the USA.

The groups include accomplished educators who will undertake study with global leaders in their fields, gaining access to world class innovation and thinking, while developing important global networks and links.

This innovative and research based approach to education plays a critical role in ensuring every young Tasmanian has the very best opportunity for a bright future.

I wish this year’s recipients all the best for their studies.

HARDIE FELLOWSHIP RECIPIENTS 2015-2016:

Group 1

• Michael Davy, Principal, Hagley Farm School
• Andrew Harris, Lead Teacher:  Agricultural Education, Centre for Agricultural Education

Study Focus: To improve student engagement and retention through the development of relevant course work which emphasises creativity and entrepreneurship

Group 2

• Judy Travers, General Manager, Learning Services Southern Region
• Jan Hunt, Teacher, Ogilvie High School
• Adam Potito, Principal, New Norfolk High School
• Hayley Noonan, AST – Special Programs/Head of History and Social Sciences, New Town High School

Study Focus: To improve educational provision for highly able/gifted student and to inform best practice strategies for high schools and longer term strategies.

Group 3

• Natalie Odgers, Principal, Scottsdale High School
• Duncan Groves, Principal, Windermere Primary School
• Kelly Dyer, Principal, New Norfolk Primary School

Study Focus: To improve student learnings and outcomes be effective use and interpretation of data from state, local, classroom and other sources.

Group 4

• Jenny Dudgeon, Manager, Sustainability Programs, Hobart College
• Andrew Walsh, Teacher, Woodbridge School Marine Discovery Centre
• Chloe Simons, Teacher eLearning Curriculum Services and Southern Support School

Study Focus: To investigate how teaching and learning can be improved and optimised, particularly through the use of digital technologies, before, during and after visits to the DoE Science centres to advance student learning outcomes.

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