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Kay Ayre is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Education at Edith Cowan University (ECU), specializing in early childhood studies. She holds a Doctor of Education from Queensland University of Technology (2013). Her work focuses on trauma-informed practice, positive behavior support, and parent-school engagement, particularly for children demonstrating challenging behaviors. She has published extensively on topics including trauma-informed education, culturally responsive behavior support, and family violence dynamics in schools.
Professional affiliations include the Positive Education Schools Association (PESA), Association of Positive Behaviour Support Australia (APBSA), and Early Childhood Australia (ECA). Her research addresses systemic challenges in educational settings, such as implementing trauma-informed frameworks and mitigating teacher-directed violence. Recent projects include evaluating the Emotional Literacy Mindfulness Academy program under a government grant (2023-2024).
Supervision activities include guiding Master's and PhD candidates on topics like teacher retention amid workplace violence and trauma-informed early childhood practices. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration to address behavioral and cultural challenges in education.
