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Kelly Bittner is a Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood at Southern Cross University, affiliated with both the Faculty of Education and SCU Ventures. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy (2017) and multiple postgraduate degrees in Early Childhood Education from Macquarie University. Her research emphasizes young children’s learning in STEM/STEAM, digital citizenship, and professional development for educators, grounded in social justice principles.
Education Background:
- Doctor of Philosophy (2012–2017), Macquarie University
- Master of Early Childhood (2008–2011), Macquarie University
- Graduate Certificate in Research Methods (2012), Macquarie University
- Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education, 1995–1999), Macquarie University
Research Interests: Kelly’s work explores digital citizenship, mathematics/science integration in early childhood, and equitable professional learning for educators. She advocates for play-based learning and critical pedagogies that empower young learners and address educational inequities. Her projects often involve collaborative inquiry with educators and researchers.
Professional Affiliations: Previously held roles include Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship at the ARC Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child, lecturer at Macquarie University, and senior researcher positions with the Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) and ACECQA.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with institutions like the ARC Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child and contributes to national education policy discussions through her research partnerships.
