Professor Jennifer Charteris
Head of Department - Leadership, Pedagogy, Diversity and Inclusion - School of Education
Biography
Professor Jennifer Charteris’ work has informed curriculum and policy and has been used in professional development programs with school leaders and teachers. An experienced leader and teacher educator, Professor Charteris has a background in providing professional learning for principals, middle leaders, and teachers in leadership, assessment, and culturally responsive pedagogy.
Her work is grounded in a commitment to equity, inclusion, and transformative educational practice. With a background in teaching across diverse contexts in Australia, New Zealand, and the UK, she brings a broad perspective to her research and leadership. Her scholarship centres on leadership and teachers’ work, with a particular interest in the nexus of space and pedagogy. Her research also focuses on pedagogical leadership and professional learning that enhances teacher capacity to cultivate inclusive classrooms. Through her work, Professor Charteris advocates for educational practices that honour students as active participants in their own learning journeys and supports schools in navigating the complexities of contemporary education with creativity and care.
Jennifer has authored more than 160 research outputs, led research projects, and contributed to teams awarded over $3 M in external funding.
