Local teacher Amanda Levett of Cootamundra Public School has been selected to participate in the newly formed Minister’s Teachers’ Advisory Group.
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said it was fabulous to have a teacher from the electorate as part of the group representing teachers across the state.
“The advisory group is fundamental as it helps bridge the gap between educational policy and practice,” Ms Cooke said.
Ms Levett said she would share her perspectives on inclusive education and work towards innovative and sustainable change in education.
“I fully believe that every child can learn with the right support and when they belong and are accepted for exactly who they are,” Ms Levett said.
Minister for Education and Early Learning Sarah Mitchell said it was fantastic to formally launch the new advisory group.
“It was great to have the first of many productive conversations with this amazing group of teachers,” Ms Mitchell said.
“Every week when I visit schools I see the incredible passion for teaching from this great profession, this forum sets a formal space and conduit for teachers’ passion to directly shape education policy in NSW.”
Almost 100 applications were received for the 14 positions that include representatives from the public, independent and Catholic education sectors. The successful applicants represent a mix of early childhood, primary and high schools, metro and regional schools, and diverse school sizes and cultural backgrounds, providing a range of different views and opinions. The new advisory group is one of several new initiatives designed to give teachers, principals and students direct access to the Minister to share ideas on ways to improve school performance and student outcomes across the state.
