Amy Norman

Amy Norman is a Lecturer and researcher in Early Childhood Education at Charles Darwin University's Faculty of Arts and Society. She holds national certification as a Highly Accomplished and Lead Teacher (HALT) and investigates how play, neuroscience, and literacy intersect to support children's relational development.

• Research Focus: Emotional foundations of learning, affective neuroscience, and inclusive pedagogy
• SDG Contributions: Aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals for quality education and sustainable communities

Her work challenges traditional instruction models by prioritizing emotion, agency, and inclusion in early learning environments. Recent publications explore technology integration in curricula and behaviorism in cross-cultural educational contexts.

• Awards: HALT certification (nationally recognized teaching excellence)

Norman also supports professional development for First Nations educators through remote and community-based teacher education programs.