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Dr. Christine Hatton is a Senior Lecturer in Drama at the University of Newcastle's School of Education, Central Coast Campus. With expertise in drama pedagogy, gender in education, and digital learning, she leads international projects like The Water Reckoning Project—a digital rolling role framework based on Dorothy Heathcote's methods.
- PhD in Drama Education (University of Sydney, 2005)
- Masters in Theatre Studies (University of NSW)
- Bachelor of Arts (University of NSW)
Her research explores drama's role in:
- Activating ethical imagination through digital role-play
- Addressing gender equity via feminist pedagogy and girl-focused interventions
- Building creative ecologies in school-artist residencies
Her 15 most recent publications analyze digital drama's impact on global classrooms, gender performance in the social media era, and postcolonial narratives in youth theatre. Awards include the 2014 University of Newcastle Early Career Fellowship and 2017 Drama NSW Life Membership. She supervises PhD students in areas like:
- Phronesis in performing arts education
- Devised theatre and ensemble practice
- Drama's role in educational communities
Projects such as the Fresh AIR Initiative (2014-2016) examine sustained artist-teacher collaborations in NSW schools. Current work includes the Creative Coasts Collective (2022), focusing on coastal communities' educational practices.
