Board member since 1 January 2025Committee Responsibilities QualificationsMEd (Early Childhood Education), PhD (Education) ExperienceDr Louise Thomas has over 40 years of experience in the education sector. Her career has included teaching, leadership and consultative work across community based early childhood education, independent and government education sectors, and multiple universities. This career has included a range of leadership roles, including professional development and training manager at C&K. During her time at Australian Catholic University Louise held several leadership positions within the Faculty of Education and Arts. These roles included: Deputy Head of Education, Learning and Teaching (Qld); Acting Head of Education (Qld); National Director, Early Childhood Education; National Director, Accreditation. Dr Thomas’ PhD (2009) research focused on early childhood educators' constructions of professional identity and ethics. Her thesis was awarded the Queensland University of Technology’s Executive Dean award for outstanding research degree thesis. Her post-doctoral research and writing has built a platform of expertise in the areas of early childhood teacher identity, ethics, leadership, professional growth, and writing as a professional and research practice. Louise has extensive international and national publications, and research collaborations. DIRECTOR (Non-Executive) 9
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