Marie White

Dr Marie White serves as a Lecturer in the School of Early Childhood and Inclusive Education at Queensland University of Technology's Faculty of Creative Industries, Education & Social Justice. With over 20 years of professional experience spanning both teaching and leadership roles in early childhood education and care, she brings substantial practical knowledge to her academic work.

Dr White holds a Doctorate of Philosophy from Queensland University of Technology, where her doctoral research examined the experiences of leaders in early childhood education and care settings. Her academic journey reflects a deep commitment to understanding leadership dynamics within this specialized educational context.

Her research program focuses on the early childhood workforce, particularly investigating how leadership is constructed and experienced in educational settings. Through qualitative methodologies including narrative analysis and discourse studies, she explores how educators develop understandings of 'good' leadership through their memories and field experiences. Her work critically examines the intersection of policy frameworks, practical implementation, and leadership development within Australia's early childhood education system.

Analysis of Dr White's publication history reveals a consistent research trajectory examining leadership construction in early childhood education. Her work demonstrates a strong connection between theoretical frameworks and practical applications, with recent publications addressing discursive constructions of leadership, innovative play-based learning approaches using kinaesthetic tools, and critical analyses of workforce policy. This research contributes significantly to both academic discourse and practical implementation in early childhood settings.

Dr White maintains active professional engagement through memberships in Early Childhood Australia (ECA) and the Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE), contributing to the broader scholarly and practitioner community in early childhood education.