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Melissa Adam serves as a Lecturer in Early Childhood Education (Education-focused) at Deakin University's School of Education within the Faculty of Arts and Education, bringing over three decades of practical experience as an early childhood teacher and leader with a wellbeing-centered approach.
Her academic credentials include:
- Current PhD HDR Candidate at Deakin University (2023-2025)
- Graduate Certificate of Education Research from Deakin University (2020-2021)
- Graduate Diploma of Divinity from Melbourne School of Theology (2018-2020)
- Master of Education (Arts and Social Education) from Deakin University (1996-1998)
- Graduate Diploma of Education (Arts Education) from Deakin University (1996-1998)
- Bachelor of Early Childhood Education from the University of Melbourne (1993-1995)
Her research focuses on preservice teacher professional wellbeing, visual arts integration in early childhood settings, university transition pathways, and mentoring methodologies. She champions social justice, collaborative partnerships with families and communities, and the social-emotional development of children and educators through creative problem-solving and harmonious workplace practices.
Melissa actively supports preservice teachers in developing professional identity and wellbeing through contextual pedagogy discussions and documentation practices. Her advisory roles include Vice President of the Association of Graduates in Early Childhood Studies (AGECS) and board membership for University of Melbourne (ECPPP project) and Deakin University (BECE/BECPE) initiatives, strengthening community partnerships across Victorian municipalities.
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