Stephanie has a long-term history with state education as an educator, policy officer and manager. Additionally Stephanie works with private organisations that support the needs of young people in accessing and thriving in education settings. Stephanie has a particular interest in supporting students with social, emotional or behavioural needs, especially those with complex trauma histories. Stephanie is a sessional academic at QUT, supporting pre-service teachers and current educators to enhance their knowledge around student behaviour, engagement and the impact of trauma in learning environments.