Jubilee Smith

Jubilee Smith is a Lecturer in the Faculty of Education at Southern Cross University with over 25 years of experience in primary and tertiary education. She holds a PhD (2023) from SCU on 'Early Childhood Educators' decision-making with digital technology,' supervised by Wendy Boyd, Alicia Phillips, and William E. Boyd. Her research focuses on digital technologies in early childhood education, Gen AI, literacy integration with music, and educator training. She is a member of the Early Years Research Lab (EYRL) at SCU.

• Education:
• PhD in Early Childhood Education (SCU, 2023)
• Masters of Education (SCU, 2003)
• Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies (SCU, 1997)
• Bachelor of Teaching (SCU, 1996, Distinction)

Research interests include digital literacy, emerging technologies, and pre-service educators' tech utilization. She has been recognized for teaching excellence and actively contributes to professional development in digital pedagogy.

Awards & Affiliations:

• Recipient of the 2014 Vice Chancellor's Teaching Award
• Accredited NSW teacher
• Member of EYRL and SCU's education networks

Teaching Expertise: Digital Technology, English Curriculum, Literacy Education, and Professional Experience coordination. Her work emphasizes bridging digital innovation with early childhood development.