Anne-Maree is a passionate and dedicated professional in the fields of youth work and secondary education.
With a strong commitment to fostering resilience, promoting well-being and empowering young individuals to reach their full potential, she brings a wealth of expertise and experience to her role.
Anne-Maree's professional journey includes significant contributions to the education of young people within the youth justice system. Through her work at Parkville College, a Victorian Government school teaching young people in custody, she developed and implemented impactful education programs at Parkville and Malmsbury Youth Justice Centres.
Driven by a strong belief in the fundamental right to education and its transformative potential as a protective factor against re-offending, Anne-Maree assumed the role of an education transitions advocate. In this capacity, she actively supported young people in custody, secure welfare and the Melbourne Children's Court, to re-engage back into educational settings.
Anne-Maree's comprehensive knowledge and practical experience within youth justice, informs her holistic approach to education, ensuring that the well-being and individual needs of students are met while fostering their academic growth and personal development.
Teaching responsibilities
Coordination
ASL2002 Criminal Justice Systems 2
ASL3001 Criminal Justice 3
Teaching
ABYC Bachelor of Youth Work and Criminal Justice
ABCJ Bachelor of Criminal Justice
ABCY Bachelor of Criminal Justice and Psychological Studies
ABYW Bachelor of Youth Work
ABCD Bachelor of Community Development
EBYS Bachelor of Youth Work/Bachelor of Sport Management
Portfolios
College of Arts, Business, Law, Education and IT, Youth and community programs
Areas of expertise
- Youth justice
- Trauma-informed practice
- Student engagement
- Student well-being
- Differentiated instruction
- Youth outreach
- Advocacy
