Dr Gerard Gaskin
Executive Director, Catholic Education Tasmania
Summit
Welcome
It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the third annual Teaching Matters Science of Learning Summit. This year’s theme of ‘Knowledge, Truth, Freedom’ takes us beyond the classroom by examining how best practice pedagogy paves the way for the lifelong success of our students.
Since we began our own journey, our goal has been to empower teachers with innovative and exciting techniques that truly inspire young people to achieve their best outcome through learning. This year’s keynote speakers will deliver some enlightening presentations to enhance skills, grow confidence and instil pride in a worthy vocation.
Our 2025 Summit also seeks to enable leaders looking to commence or shape their own journey into the Science of Learning. Through hearing from, and networking with, some of the sharpest minds in education, Science of Learning pedagogical practices can be increasingly adopted state-wide.
Together, let’s unlock the pathways to intellectual freedom through the pursuit of excellence in education.
Tom Bennett
Founder and Director of researchED
Tom Sherrington
Teacher, Education Consultant, Author, Teacherhead Consulting
Anna Taylor
Brooke Wardana OAM
Early Years Educator & Consultant
Bruno Reddy OBE
CEO and Founder, Maths Circle
Danny Pinchas
General Manager, Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership
Dr Gerard Gaskin
Executive Director, Catholic Education Tasmania
Glenn Fahey
Program Director in Education Policy, The Centre for Independent Studies
Jared Bussell
Director, Shaping Minds Australia
Jennifer White
Dr Jenny Donovan
CEO, Australian Education Research Organisation
Jordan O’Sullivan
Director, Shaping Minds Australia
Jordana Hunter
Education Program Director, Grattan Institute
Dr Lorraine Hammond CF AM
Professor of Early Years Literacy, The University of Notre Dame Australia
Lyn Stone
Linguist & Author, Lifelong Literacy
Marilyn Fleer PhD, FASSA
Emeritus St John Monash Distinguished Professor
Michael Roberts
Mastery Schools Australia, COGlearn
Dr Nathaniel Swain
Teacher, Instructional Coach, Researcher and Writer
Pamela Snow PhD, MAPS
Professor of Cognitive Psychology & Co-Director, SOLAR Lab
Patrick Ellis
Education Lead, Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn
Saroo Brierley
Businessman and Author
Toni Hatten-Roberts
Mastery Schools Australia, COGlearn
