Megan Gibson

Megan Gibson is an Associate Professor at Queensland University of Technology's School of Education, Faculty of Creative Industries, Education & Social Justice. Her career spans teaching, research, and leadership in early childhood education, including roles as Director of an international early childhood centre and Chief Investigator on major ARC-funded studies.

• Doctor of Philosophy (QUT)
• Master of Education (QUT)
• Bachelor of Education (University of Melbourne)
• Diploma of Teaching (Brisbane College of Advanced Education)

Her research focuses on early childhood workforce dynamics, examining professional identities, career pathways, and teacher education frameworks through discursive and ecological lenses. Current projects include the longitudinal Teachers in Early Education (2024-2027) study and international collaborations with Rutgers, UC Berkeley, and Manchester Metropolitan University.

Key article trends show expertise in professional identity formation, workforce policy, leadership development, and neoliberal impacts on childcare. Notable partnerships include Early Learning and Care Council of Australia (ELACCA) and Centre for the Study of Child Care Employment (UC Berkeley).

• HESTA National Early Childhood Education and Care Awards (2018)
• Women in Research Award (2020)
• Editorial Board, Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood (2020)
• Invitation to address Parliament House (2022)

Megan supervises doctoral and master's research on Reggio Emilia implementations and poverty education frameworks. She leads the end-user portfolio at QUT's Centre for Child and Family Studies, with funding from Australian Competitive Grants and industry partners.