Tracey Chamlin

Dr. Tracey Chamlin is a Lecturer in Special Education at the University of Southern Queensland's School of Education. She holds a PhD from USQ (2022), an MEd(Hons) from Auckland (2006), PGDipEd (2002), BA (1985), and DipT (1998). Her research focuses on early career teachers' experiences in inclusive education, special education needs, and constructivist grounded theory methodologies. She has supervised doctoral and master's projects on topics like teacher preparedness and disability representation in children's literature. Her work addresses teacher well-being, family-school partnerships, and GenAI ethics in education.

Qualifications:

• Diploma in Teaching, Auckland (1998)
• Bachelor of Arts, Hawaii (1985)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Education, Auckland CE (2002)
• Master of Education (Honours), Auckland (2006)
• Doctor of Philosophy, University of Southern Queensland (2022)

Research Interests: Dr. Chamlin investigates inclusive education practices, early career teacher support, and the application of constructivist grounded theory to educator experiences. She explores how teachers navigate diverse learning needs, disability representation in educational materials, and the integration of technology in teaching. Her work emphasizes systemic and pedagogical challenges in special education and family collaboration in schooling.

Recent Research Trends: Her publications (2015–2025) analyze teacher preparedness, inclusive classroom strategies, and the ethical use of AI in education. Recent work critiques disability portrayal in children's literature and advocates for equitable teacher training programs.

Supervision and Grants: Associate supervisor for doctoral projects on academic precarity, Indigenous online education, and special education policy. No specific grants mentioned, though her research aligns with broader educational equity initiatives.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams at USQ's School of Education, focusing on special education advocacy and teacher development.