Tori Shaw
Tori Shaw has been committed to sharing her love for science with Year 7–12 students for over 20 years. She has worked in both government and independent schools, has been an assessor for the VCAA and IBO, and co-authored the Cambridge Science VCE: Biology series. Her greatest joy comes from making science accessible, exciting and fun for all students. She is currently the Head of Science at Kingswood College in Melbourne.


Erin Checkley
Erin Checkley has taught Science and Mathematics across Years 7–12 for the past twelve years. Transferring from a career in physiotherapy, she discovered a passion for curriculum development through studying her Master of Education at The University of Melbourne and a strong desire to build students' critical thinking skills. Erin is currently teaching as a Science specialist in Years Prep–4 at Ballarat Clarendon College.


Sarah Chuck
Sarah Chuck has taught 7–10 Science and VCE Biology for eight years. Having taught in an all-girls context for most of her career, she is passionate about increasing female engagement in STEM and fostering a sense of confidence and belonging among her students. Sarah has been a VCAA assessor, a STAV council member, and is currently Head of Science at a Catholic secondary college in Melbourne.


Gemma Dale
Dr Gemma Dale is a nationally certified lead teacher, working as a senior biology teacher at a Brisbane school. With over 16 years’ experience teaching senior sciences in the UK and Australia, she also has a tertiary background in Ecology and a Masters of Science in Biodiversity and Conservation. She has also completed an Education Doctorate (EdD) specialising in scientific literacy.


Brodie Reid
Dr Brodie Reid teaches secondary science and Year 11 and 12 ATAR Chemistry. He also has many years of experience teaching at the tertiary level and is an author of over ten academic publications. He has presented his research internationally, winning several awards along the way.


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