Philosophy
“Start where you are and grow what you know.”
About
Susan Prior is an internationally minded and experienced teacher, consultant, and trained SENG Model parent group facilitator, skilled in working within diverse communities.
Her evidence based research has grown from creative, collaborative, and inclusive education projects to design and deliver personalised and strategic support for diverse learners.
Qualifications
Masters Degree in Education: Gifted, Leadership Murdoch University W. Australia
Post Graduate Certificate: Gifted and Talented: High Distinction Murdoch University
Bachelor of Education Degree: Major Special Needs: ECU (WACAE) W. Australia
Diploma in Primary Teaching: Double Major Behavioural Science/Physical Education: Goulburn CAE NSW Australia
Honorary Roles
Children’s Rights Queensland Ambassador 2024
“Children’s Rights Queensland Ambassadors are volunteers from all walks of life that share the common goal of protecting and advocating for children’s rights in the community.
The Ambassador role involves online and in-person engagement with children, families, and communities.
A focus of the role is raising awareness of CRQ initiatives and promoting increased participation.”
Professional Association Memberships
WCGTC: Executive Committee Member 2017-2022
QAGTC: Queensland Association for Gifted and Talented Children
AAEGT: Australian Association for the Education of the Gifted and Talented
Awards and Scholarships
2023: Invited Keynote Speaker QAGTC State Conference
2016: LSTAQ Edna Furey Grant to present and attend Asia Pacific Conference on Giftedness, Macau.
2015-2017: World Council for Gifted and Talented Children Elected Australian Delegate.
2015: Queensland College of Teachers Research Grant. Awarded to present research paper at Australian Association of Research in Education Conference Fremantle, Western Australia.
2014: Learning Support Teacher Association scholarship for successful presentation at the Wallace 11th Research Symposium Washington DC, USA.
2008: Post Graduate Education scholarship for gifted and talented education - West Australian Gifted and Talented Childrens’ Association.
2005: Inaugural Suzanne Bigelow Award for excellence in secondary teaching, leadership and vision for students with unique learning needs - Australian Association of Special Education Western Australia.