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5 October 2016
 
Outstanding Queensland teachers recognised in state awards
INSPIRING Queensland teachers who are making a remarkable difference in the lives of their students and communities are among 21 finalists in prestigious teaching awards.

A record number of teachers were nominated in this year’s Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) Excellence in Teaching Awards, including more than 100 teachers in one category.

The finalists have led state education firsts, transformed perceptions at their schools and are making an invaluable contribution to the lives of students.  

QCT Chair Dr Joe McCorley congratulated the finalists on their exceptional work.

“From a remote island in the Torres Strait, to mining towns in Central Queensland, to the Gold Coast, these awards highlight once again the outstanding teaching that happens every day across this state, across all schooling sectors,” Dr McCorley said.

“The awards help us recognise and celebrate the invaluable contribution these teachers and school leaders are making, and have made, to our society,” he said.

“I’d like to thank all of the finalists, and all of the 220 teachers who were nominated, for their inspiring work and for their commitment to the teaching profession and students.”

The award winners will be announced on 27 October at an evening ceremony, the night before Australia celebrates World Teachers’ Day.

There are four award categories: Excellence in Beginning to Teach, Excellence in Teaching, Excellent Leadership in Teaching and Learning and Outstanding Contribution to Teaching, reflecting the different career stages of teachers and school leaders. 

The Story Bridge will also light up to celebrate teachers on the night of October 27.

THE FINALISTS INCLUDE: 
 Excellence in Beginning to Teach Award
  • Chloe Bennett, Riverside Christian College
  • Carole Berry, Clayfield College
  • Sheva Butler, Wondai State School
  • Emily Dunleavy, Marsden State High School
  • Krystal Flynn, Tagai State College, Saibai Island Campus
  • Jessica Harvey, Andergrove State School
Excellence in Teaching Award  
  • Jacques du Toit, Riverside Christian College
  • Kirsten Hogg, Queensland Academies – Science, Mathematics and Technology
  • Nathan King, St John’s Anglican College
  • Ojars Rugins, Cooroy State School
  • Joel Speranza, St Joseph’s Nudgee College
  • Prudence Vaughan, Sheldon College
Excellent Leadership in Teaching and Learning Award
  • Sunanda Bradbury, Emerald North State School
  • Kirsten Clements, Valkyrie State School
  • Strachan Kosanovic, Cavendish Road State High School
  • Ian Perry, The Gap State High School
  • Brett Webster, Ormiston College
Outstanding Contribution to Teaching Award
  • Robert Cooke, The Southport School
  • Sherryl Gregory, St Columban’s College
  • Kath Kayrooz, Queensland Academies – Science, Mathematics and Technology
  • Jim Wagner, Trinity Bay State High School  
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  • Home
    • TEACHX AWARDS >
      • Beginning to Teach Award Nominees 2019
      • 2019 TEACHX Winners
      • 2019 TEACHX Finalists
      • 2019 TEACHX Nominees >
        • OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO SCHOOL COMMUNITY AWARD NOMINEES 2019
        • Excellence in Teaching Award Nominees 2019
        • Innovation in Teaching Award Nominees 2019
        • Excellent Leadership in Teaching and Learning Award Nominees 2019
        • Outstanding Contribution to Teaching Award Nominees 2019
  • Teacher Stories
    • Teaching graduates meet tough standards
    • Rachel Downie
    • The importance of teachers
    • Marsden State High School has the answer to keeping beginning teachers in the classroom
    • Exceptional support for early career teachers in Far North Queensland
    • QBECT
    • 2018 Awards >
      • 2018 Winners
      • 2018 Finalists
      • 2018 Nominees >
        • Excellence in Beginning to Teach Award
        • Excellent Leadership in Teaching and Learning Award
        • Excellence in Teaching Award
        • Outstanding Contribution to Teaching Award
        • Outstanding Contribution to School Community Award
    • 2017 Awards >
      • 2017 Winners
      • 2017finalists
      • 2017 nominees >
        • Excellence in Beginning to Teach
        • Excellent Leadership in Teaching and Learning
        • Excellence in Teaching
        • Outstanding Contribution to Teaching
    • 2016 Awards >
      • Excellence in Beginning to Teach
      • Excellent Leadership in Teaching and Learning
      • Excellence in Teaching
      • Outstanding Contribution to Teaching
    • HAT and LT >
      • Meet the Assessors
      • Ruth Graham
      • Tracey Peden
      • Helen and Dwayne
      • Carly Sopronick
      • Jessica Roberts
      • Jessica Roth
    • OAM >
      • Kathryn George, OAM
      • Keith Graham, OAM
      • Dr Judith Grimes, OAM
      • Michael Goodwin, OAM
      • Steve Parle, OAM
      • Dr Lyn Bishop, OAM
      • Dr Catherine Day, OAM
    • Taryn Gollshewsky
    • Vanuatu
    • NAIDOC >
      • NAIDOC Week 2017
      • NAIDOC Week 2016
    • QLD Day >
      • Bundaberg East State School
      • St Catherine's Catholic College
      • Mornington Island State School
      • Queensland Week 2016
    • ANZAC
  • Claire Cummins
  • Anxiety and trauma―an expert’s advice