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Sarah Jefferson

Lecturer in Education, Edith Cowan University

Lecturer in Education, Edith Cowan University Sarah is a highly experienced secondary educator who has held extensive school based teaching and leadership positions in both the United Kingdom and Australia. Her PhD focused on identifying positive veteran teachers and examining the role of social support in sustaining their commitment to teaching. Sarah has worked with government agencies and curriculum authorities advising on policy and curriculum development in a diverse range of fields, including social support, inclusion and funding models. Sarah is also engaged with research examining the role of public value in relation to education. Most recently, Sarah has become a Scholar at the Not-for-profit UWA Research Group which fosters interdisciplinary research, collaboration and engagement with the not for profit sector. Professional associations: ACSSO - Australian Council of State School Organisations (2018-2022 Director) Diverse Women in Leadership Golden Key International Honour Society TRBWA - Teachers Registration Board of Western Australia Not-for-profits University of Western Australia Research Group – Scholar Research areas and interests: Not-for-profit and education Social support and well-being Teacher well-being Long term and later career teachers Diversity and inclusion in education Educational policy design and implementation Qualifications: Doctor of Philosophy, Edith Cowan University, 2020. Graduate Diploma in Education, The University of Western Australia, 1997. Bachelor of Arts, The University of Western Australia, 1996.