Debbie Owens, editor of Words'Worth

Deb has a long history of teaching subject English. Her first experience of a Queensland English syllabus was in 1988. Since that time her experiences include the opportunity to spend 7 years as a member of the B35 State panel. Deb has, in the past, published in Words'Worth and in refereed academic journals. She has presented at an ETAQ conference, along with other national and international conference presentations linked to what was her PhD candidature. Here is a truncated timeline of her professional experiences:
Victoria: trained and taught English and Humanities for 10 years;
Queensland (Capricorn Coast region): 15 years as English teacher in a 7 12 boys' day/boarding school, became Head of Performing Arts, PE & LOTE followed by Head of English and Drama; PhD candidate (Gendered Identities in the Drama Classroom); 5 years as Deputy Principal and English teacher at a girls' day/boarding school P -12; 2 years as an independent Curriculum Consultant Phase 1 Australian Curriculum implementation; Head of Academic Performance and English teacher at a co-educational college; Head of English and LOTE and English/Drama teacher at a girls' day/boarding college

Upcoming Events

External Assessment Preparation 2023

We will be running the External Examination Preparation as one package with more flexibility for schools using these materials with students.  The program will consist of three segments: Writing the analytical essay:  fully revised materials for teachers available from 22 July For students and teachers - four sessi...

Category: Student (and teacher) Event
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Date: Saturday 30th September 2023
Venue: Online
Email Enquiries:  adminofficer@etaq.org.au


Early Career Conference

This event will be held at Wynnum High School on Saturday 21 October 2023.

Interested persons are invited to submit workshop proposals by 8 September. Details are available on the Call for Presenters

Category: Seminar
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Date: Saturday 21st October 2023
Venue: Wynnum SHS
Venue Address: 25 Peel Street, MANLY


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