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Dr. Susan Hill is an Honorary Senior Lecturer in the School of Education at Edith Cowan University (ECU). With over 20 years of experience as a Senior Research Fellow and Research Advisor at ECU, she has collaborated with academic staff and postgraduate students to enhance research capacity. Her work spans universities and public sectors in Australia, the UK, and the USA.
Qualifications:
- Doctor of Philosophy, England (1991)
- Teacher's Certificate, NSW higher education institution (1985)
- Bachelor of Education, Nedlands College (1981)
- Diploma of Teaching, Western Australian Secondary Teachers College (1977)
Research Interests: Dr. Hill focuses on literacy practices, school-based support for disadvantaged students, and post-compulsory education pathways. Her work emphasizes practical solutions like family literacy programs (e.g., Kindytxt) and nutritional interventions in low-income schools. She also explores educational leadership and policy alignment in science/mathematics curricula.
Recent Research Trends: Her articles (2021–2024) highlight innovations in digital literacy tools (e.g., smartphone-based programs), nutrition education in schools, and strategies to improve teacher well-being and staff culture. She frequently addresses equity issues across socioeconomic and cultural contexts.
Awards:
- 2021 Engagement Australia Excellence Award for Better Beginnings (family literacy program partnership between state libraries and universities).
Advising & Grants: Dr. Hill leads projects funded by Foodbank WA, the Ian Potter Foundation, and state departments. Her initiatives include evaluating school breakfast programs, analyzing gender equality in Chinese schools, and optimizing social returns for education interventions. She collaborates on KindiLink (Aboriginal parental engagement) and Foodbank Sensations for Adults.
Labs/Teams: Her work is embedded within ECU’s research teams focused on literacy, nutrition education, and educational leadership. She contributes to partnerships like the Partners in Literacy and Numeracy (PLaN) network and the Children's University WA.
