Jayne Kinley

Dr Jayne Kinley is a Casual Academic in the School of Education at the University of New England (UNE), a position she commenced in June 2021 following the completion of her PhD in March 2022. Her academic journey at UNE spans over two decades, beginning with distance education studies while raising young children.

Her educational background includes:

• Doctor of Philosophy (University of New England, 2022)
• Graduate Diploma in Education (Infants/Primary) (University of New England)
• Bachelor of Music (Queensland Conservatorium of Music)

Dr Kinley specializes in nature-based early childhood education with a distinctive focus on birth-to-three-year-old pedagogy. Her doctoral research investigated influences on educators' outdoor nature practices for infants and toddlers, advocating for alternative teaching approaches rooted in natural environments. She emphasizes emotional intelligence in early learning and draws from both her musical background and personal parenting observations to inform her educational philosophy.

As a former professional musician who won awards for piano and clarinet performances, she integrates artistic sensibilities into her educational framework while maintaining active teaching responsibilities at UNE.