- Finalists named for the Department of Education's Women of Achievement Award
- Award recognises outstanding women in education
- Winners announced on 18 March 2024
Five remarkable women in public education have been named finalists in the Department of Education's Women of Achievement Award.
The award recognises outstanding female employees and is held as part of International Women's Day celebrations.
The finalists were selected for their leadership ability, professional achievements, and contribution to public education.
The Women of Achievement Award winner will be presented by the Director General of Education, Lisa Rodgers, at an International Women's Day breakfast on 18 March 2024.
As stated by Education Minister Dr Tony Buti:
"Congratulations to the five finalists of the Women of Achievement Award.
"These women were selected from across the education sector for the excellent work they do in a range of spaces that ensures students can achieve their very best while at school.
"There are outstanding female public educators in WA, and this award is a chance to commend their exceptional leadership ability, professional achievements, and contribution to public education."
Finalists:
Donna Buckley, Teacher, John Curtin College of the Arts
At John Curtin College of the Arts, Donna actively engages students in STEM and fosters an appreciation for real-world applications in her role as level three classroom teacher, mathematics teacher and VET cybersecurity teacher.
Donna aims to create meaningful and lasting impacts on students, staff, and the community through her innovative teaching methods.
Sue Cuneo, Director of Education, Southwest Regional Education Office
As Director of Education for WA's Southwest, Sue is proactive in leading and supporting schools in the region to ensure they are equipped to deliver the best outcomes for students.
Sue creates positive connections and effective collaborative networks of schools that have a focus on student improvement and achievements.
Deborah Donation, Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer, Wananami Remote Community School
Deborah is passionate about ensuring students at Wananami Remote Community School receive a world class education while remaining on Ngarinyin Country and continuing to learn from their Ngarinyin Elders.
Deborah integrates opportunities for On-Country learning within the school setting and incorporates local Indigenous knowledges to enhance the learning of students in meaningful ways.
Patricia Konigsberg, Principal Consultant, Quality Teaching
Patricia works to make Aboriginal English an acknowledged and central part of Australian culture and advocates to make the curriculum more linguistically and culturally inclusive for students.
Patricia is passionate about supporting the teaching of Aboriginal students whose first language is Aboriginal English, and has engaged thousands of teachers, school leaders, Aboriginal and Islander Education Officers, and communities to bring cultural responsiveness to the forefront of education.
Antoinette Morris, Program Coordinator, North Lake Senior Campus
Antoinette is the coordinator of Fremantle Fast Track, an off-site campus for at-risk young people that has specialist courses and teachers to make students' return to learning empowering and engaging.
Antoinette was nominated for her leadership and drive to achieve stronger academic outcomes for disengaged students across public education.
