Sally Savage

Sally Savage is a Lecturer at the School of Education, Queensland University of Technology (QUT). Her research focuses on the intersection of music, early childhood education, and family dynamics, particularly exploring how music mediates intergenerational relationships and parental responsibilities. She has led and contributed to projects such as the Sing&Grow School Readiness Program and the RAMSR intervention, which investigate the role of music and movement in child development and teacher training. Her work addresses challenges faced by mothers in academic settings, including those balancing university study with caregiving during the pandemic. Savage holds a PhD from Monash University (2019), with a thesis on 'Musical Mothering: Middle-Class Strategies and Affect Across Generations.'

Education:

• PhD in Education, Monash University, 2019
• Masters/Undergraduate qualifications not explicitly stated but inferred from academic role

Research Interests:

• Music’s role in family life and early childhood development
• Intergenerational strategies in parenting
• Motherhood and academic engagement
• Educational interventions for disadvantaged communities

Key Contributions:

• Authored/co-authored over 15 peer-reviewed articles and reports since 2015
• Evaluated programs like Sing&Grow and RAMSR, demonstrating music’s impact on self-regulation and school readiness
• Advocated for institutional support for student-carers and mothers in higher education

Awards & Grants:

• No specific awards/grants mentioned, but research is supported by QUT institutional frameworks

Labs/Teams:

• Collaborates with researchers like Dr. Kate Williams and Laura Bentley on education and music projects