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Dr Tammy Williams

Lecturer - Faculty of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences and Education; School of Education

Biography

Dr Tammy Williams is a Lecturer in Early Childhood Education at the University of New England. A professional career of more than three decades in the education sector demonstrates a strong commitment to improving early childhood education and care (ECEC). Tammy’s vast experience includes a range of impactful teaching roles across universities, TAFE, and early childhood services. Tammy is a registered teacher (NSW).

Tammy’s research focuses on improving ECEC in Australia and giving voices to teachers and educators. Tammy has a particular interest on the effects of government policies on the early childhood profession and the considerations of the rights of the child. Tammy’s interests also include the erosion of language and literacy in early childhood (birth to five years) and advocating for their renewed emphasis within play-based learning and holistic pedagogy.

The University of New England respects and acknowledges that its people, courses and facilities are built on land, and surrounded by a sense of belonging, both ancient and contemporary, of the world's oldest living culture. In doing so, UNE values and respects Indigenous knowledge systems as a vital part of the knowledge capital of Australia. We recognise the strength, resilience and capacity of the Aboriginal community and pay our respects to the Elders past, present and future.