Kate Halcrow

Dr. Kate Halcrow is a Lecturer in the Faculty of Education at the University of Canberra. She holds a BA (Hons) and Master of Teaching (Primary) from the University of Sydney (1997). With over 20 years of experience in K-12 education, she has served as a classroom teacher, Head of Primary, and Curriculum Coordinator across Independent, Catholic, and public schools in Sydney, Canberra, and rural NSW. Her research focuses on English, Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS), curriculum design, and creative arts education. Notably, she explored neuro-cognitive links between music and writing (rhythm and grammar) in her doctoral thesis at the University of Sydney, conducting empirical studies in NSW and ACT classrooms.

Her professional contributions include founding the Pens Against Poverty schools writing competition, directing school theatre productions, and leading STEAM projects. She collaborates with researchers from the University of Sydney and Western Sydney University, presenting at conferences such as Drama Australia, AARE, and AATE/ALEA. Since 2021, she has lectured in English literacy, HASS, and curriculum at the University of Sydney, University of Canberra, and Southern Cross University, currently convening English, curriculum, and Arts units at UC.