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Lecturer in Teacher Education at Charles Sturt University, Lysa Dealtry holds a PhD (Education) and BEd (Hons Class 1) from the same institution. Her work bridges First Nations education, early childhood development, and inclusive pedagogies across urban and regional Australian contexts.
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education (Charles Sturt University, 2016)
- Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) (Honours Class 1, Charles Sturt University)
Her research focuses on educational transitions, particularly for Aboriginal children, using bioecological theory and Cultural Interface frameworks. She advocates for child-centered research methods that amplify young voices through visual and narrative tools.
Recent publications highlight interdisciplinary collaborations like the Children Draw Talking Project, which explores global childhood communication patterns using drawings. Her 2024 work includes developing self-report tools for preschool listening skills and analyzing narrative-based transitions to school.
- Charles Sturt Excellence Research Award (2023)
- Higher Education Student Experience Award (2021)
Active in curriculum development and quality assurance, she contributes to Early Childhood Australia and the POET Research Group, aligning her practice with Wiradjuri principles of yindyamarra winhanganha (learning to live well together).
