Media Release
Cohort of Queensland teachers at the top of their class
2 December 2022
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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