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More than 40 independent school teachers from across Queensland have joined a growing cohort of Highly Accomplished and Lead Teachers (HALT), the two most advanced levels of the Australian professional standards for teachers.

The 42 teachers were formally recognised at a ceremony at Customs House in Brisbane last night.

These teachers bring the total number of HALTs working in Queensland independent schools to 150, joining more than 1,050 certified teachers nationwide.

ISQ is one of a number of certifying authorities who deliver HALT certification, which is overseen nationally by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL).

Certification is an evaluation of teacher practice against the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, including development of a portfolio of evidence and direct classroom observation.

ISQ Chief Executive Officer Chris Mountford said the 2022 cohort was the largest to go through ISQ’s certification program.

“Congratulations to the 2022 HALT certification recipients and thank you to all of the people and mentors who helped them on their journey,” Mr Mountford said.

“These teachers have honed their skills under the tutorage and mentoring of some of the best education professionals in the country.

“By undertaking this certification, this incredible group of teachers are not only investing in their own futures, but also in the futures of every student who enters their classroom.”

AITSL Chief Executive Officer Mark Grant said it was great to see another 42 teachers achieve national certification, commenting that it is a testament to their expertise and dedication to maximise impact on students’ learning outcomes.

“I congratulate each and every one of the teachers who have been recognised through national certification,” Mr Grant said.

“This is great news for students across Queensland – we know that the expertise of these teachers has a huge positive influence on them, and their schools. I also thank ISQ for championing their teachers.

“More Highly Accomplished and Lead teachers means more opportunities to share, learn and grow expertise with colleagues and supports raising the status of teaching.”

Individual photos of recipients are available upon request.

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List of 2022 HALT graduates 

Name

School

Career Stage

City

Adair Mehlhose

The Rockhampton Grammar School

Highly Accomplished

Rockhampton

Allison Squires

Cannon Hill Anglican College

Highly Accomplished

Brisbane

Amy Gilbert

St Aidan's Anglican Girls' School

Highly Accomplished

Brisbane

Ashley Myatt

Mueller College

Highly Accomplished

Brisbane

Catherine Grant

St Aidan's Anglican Girls School

Lead

Brisbane

Christine Potts

Sunshine Coast Grammar School

Highly Accomplished

Sunshine Coast

Clair Monnickendam

Clayfield College

Highly Accomplished

Brisbane

Clinton Jackson

Brisbane Adventist College

Lead

Brisbane

Crystal Thompson

Brisbane Grammar School

Lead

Brisbane

Daniel Johnston

Brisbane Boy's College

Highly Accomplished

Brisbane

Felicia Larsen

St Andrew's Anglican College SC

Highly Accomplished

Sunshine Coast

Gemma Dale

Somerville House

Lead

Brisbane

Hannah Hale

St Aidan's Anglican Girls' School

Highly Accomplished

Brisbane

Hayley Kopittke

Brisbane Christian College

Lead

Brisbane

Jacqlyn Rasmussen

John Paul College

Lead

Logan

Jane Martens

Matthew Flinders Anglican College

Highly Accomplished

Sunshine Coast

Jess Hegerty

Somerville House

Highly Accomplished

Brisbane

Jessica Chesterfield

St Augustines - Springfield

Lead

Ipswich

Joanna Smith

All Saints Anglican School

Highly Accomplished

Gold Coast

Joe Watson

Sunshine Coast Grammar School

Highly Accomplished

Sunshine Coast

Kami Hazlewood

West Moreton Anglican College

Lead

Ipswich

Karen Andrews-Close

St Margaret's Anglican Girls School

Lead

Brisbane

Katherine Hart

Cannon Hill Anglican College

Highly Accomplished

Brisbane

Kerry Inder

Brisbane Grammar School

Lead

Brisbane

Kira Sampson

Somerville House

Highly Accomplished

Brisbane

Kylie Briggs

St Margaret's Anglican Girls School

Highly Accomplished

Brisbane

Marianne Doble

St Andrew’s Anglican College

Highly Accomplished

Sunshine Coast

Maude Barrow

Brisbane Grammar School

Lead

Brisbane

Megan Dunstan

Sunshine Coast Grammar School

Lead

Sunshine Coast

Nicola Crameri

John Paul College

Highly Accomplished

Logan

Rachael Fooks

Groves Christian College

Highly Accomplished

Logan

Reshmi Kumar

Saint Stephen's College

Lead

Gold Coast

Roya Khorsandi

Kimberley College (Sth Bris)

Highly Accomplished

Logan

Samuel Johnston

Brisbane Christian College

Lead

Brisbane

Shannon Maree Brischke

Trinity Anglican School

Highly Accomplished

Cairns

Sonya Haslam

John Paul College

Highly Accomplished

Logan

Stella Gardner

Brisbane Grammar School

Lead

Brisbane

Tanya Dejager

All Saints Anglican School GC

Highly Accomplished

Gold Coast

Tarquam Robinson

Trinity College (Gladstone)

Lead

Gladstone

Teena Nienaber

Saint Stephen's College

Highly Accomplished

Gold Coast

Tiffany Wardley

St James Lutheran College

Lead

Hervey Bay

Tran Mirciov

John Paul College

Lead

 

Logan


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