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It Takes a Village
It Takes a Village
GEGs are all about the people like you. People who attend events. People who share and present ideas. People who speak up, and people who lurk. Everyone in this GEG contributes in their own way. Our members are mostly teachers, but can be anyone. Anyone interested in discovering more about the ways that technology can be used to enrich and transform teaching and learning.
... but villages still need Leaders
... but villages still need Leaders
GEGs also need leaders to coordinate and plan events, to have ideas and turn them into action for the benefit of members. GEG Leaders are volunteers who are passionate about the way technology can transform teaching and learning, and are willing to help make that happen.
Meet the GEG Australia Leaders
Meet the GEG Australia Leaders
Like to learn more about who is helping lead GEG Australia? Click any photo to find out more about them.
Clare Willemse
Clare Willemse
Clare has been a Primary Teacher for over 20 years and has a passion for Digital Learning and Creative Arts in Education. She is currently a Year 4 Teacher and Digital Learning Coach for K-12 at Santa Sophia Catholic College, Gables, NSW. Clare is a Google Certified Innovator from VIA21, Google Certified Trainer, Apple Learning Coach, Seesaw Ambassador, Canvassador and Brisk Certified Educator.
Kelly Hollis
Kelly Hollis
Kelly is a passionate educator with over 20 years of experience. Globally recognised for her expertise in flipped learning and as a Google Innovator (SYD17), Kelly now shapes content strategy at Education Perfect, inspiring engaging, impactful teaching. Kelly also recently published a book titled 'The Engaging Science Classroom'.
Chris Betcher
Chris Betcher
Chris has been a teacher for many years, first of visual art, but later of technology, design, computing and multimedia. He is a Google Certified Innovator from SYD11, a Google Certified Trainer, Google Certified Administrator, and also spent 6 years working with the Google for Education team in Sydney. He currently teaches English at Galilee School in Kambah, ACT.
Andrew Heffernan
Andrew Heffernan
Andrew has been working in ACT Public Schools for 20 years. He has worked as a primary classroom teacher, a digital classroom coach and executive teacher. Andrew is a Google Certified Educator, Google Reference School leader and Gemini Certified Educator. Andrew is currently teaching at Florey Primary School in Florey, ACT.
Alfina Jackson
Alfina Jackson
Alfina is an experienced primary educator, leader, and tertiary instructor with over 20 years in Catholic and public education. A Google Certified Innovator and 2023 ICTENSW Educator of the Year, she holds multiple advanced degrees in education, technology, theology, and disability studies. Based on the NSW Mid-North Coast, Alfina advocates passionately for digital accessibility, inclusive learning, and technology integration.
What about you?
What about you?
GEGs are living organisations, always evolving, growing and changing, and there is always room for people who love to lead. If you see yourself as someone who would like to contribute your skills and energy to help make GEG Australia a thriving, growing community for other educators, get in touch and let's make that happen!
"He who thinks he leads, but has no followers, is only taking a walk."
John Maxwell
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