Gemma Scarparolo

Gemma Scarparolo is a Senior Lecturer and Deputy Head of School (Education) at the Graduate School of Education, The University of Western Australia. She coordinates the Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours) and Master of Teaching Primary programs, with a strong focus on inclusive education, differentiated instruction, and gifted education. Her work emphasizes teacher education, student and parent perspectives, and family-school partnerships.

• Education: PhD (2015), Master of Education (2006), Bachelor of Education (Primary) (2000)

Her research explores inclusive teaching practices, student voice, and educational equity. Recent publications analyze policy documents, gifted student experiences, and pre-service teacher training through parent perspectives. She actively publishes in journals like The Australian Educational Researcher and Asia-Pacific Journal of Teacher Education.

• Key Scientific Awards:
  • 2023 - AAUT Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning
  • 2022, 2020 - UWA Excellence in Teaching Awards
  • 2021 - Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
  • 2021 - ATEA Early Career Research Grant
  • 2020 - Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award

As an Australian Teacher Education Association (ATEA) executive member and editorial board member for the Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs, she contributes to teacher professional development. She supervises postgraduate research in inclusive education, gifted education, and family-school collaboration, while leading institutional committees like the UWA Ethics Low Risk Review Panel and Graduate School Board of Examiners.