Gerardine Neylon

Dr. Gerardine Neylon is an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia's Graduate School of Education. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy and multiple advanced degrees in education and policy. Her roles include coordinating postgraduate units in teaching and education studies, and serving as Deputy Chair of the Global Partnership and Engagement Committee. She actively contributes to the Montessori Institute's Course Advisory Committee and the Australian Association for Infant Mental Health's Education Sub-Committee.

Education background includes: Doctor of Philosophy (University of Limerick), M.A. in Child Protection & Welfare (Trinity College Dublin), B.Sc. in Mutual Business Management (University College Cork), and a Grad. Cert in Tertiary Teaching (UWA).

• Master of Public Policy & Administration (University of Limerick)
• Diploma in Pre-school Care (Cathal Brua St, Dublin)

Research focuses on early childhood education, Montessori methods, rights-based pedagogies, and infant mental health. Notable projects include measuring preschool quality in Ireland using ECERS/R/E scales and analyzing Irish four-year-olds' development through IEA research. She has supervised dissertations in Australia and Singapore.

Key contributions include developing Ireland's 'Playgroup Introductory Course' and establishing access programs for disadvantaged students in Irish universities. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to quality education and inclusive societies.