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Congratulations to six teachers from Queensland Catholic schools who have recently been certified by the Queensland College of Teachers as Highly Accomplished Teachers or Lead Teachers.
Olivia Horn (St John Vianney, Manly), Shannon Grantley (St Thomas, Mareeba), Angela Harris (St Joseph’s College, Toowoomba), Amrita Moss (Mt St Michael’s College, Ashgrove) and Caroline McLean (Mt Alvernia College, Kedron) have all been certified as Highly Accomplished Teachers, while Karyn Chapman (Mary MacKillop College, Nundah) has been certified as a Lead Teacher.
Certification is a rigorous process, and the assessment of teaching practice has been made against the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers in two stages of assessment.
Certification at this level formally recognises the abilities, experience, knowledge and skills of teachers and recognises and promotes quality teaching. It is designed to benefit all of those involved in the process, including teacher, school leaders, education systems and, most importantly, students.
The recognition and certification of excellence is intended to encourage teachers to engage in a process aimed at developing collaborative learning professionals who strive to reflect upon and improve practice. It involves considered reflection on the teacher’s individual classroom practice and their impact and influence on the practice of colleagues and student outcomes.
