Staff spotlight

We are proud and excited to announce that two of our educators were recently named on the The Educator’s 2022 Hot List

They joined 73 others from around Australia who were recognised for their expertise in linking theory and practice, how they have advanced innovation in the education industry and how they provide students with high-quality educational experiences.

ELSPETH MADDOCKS

Elspeth Maddocks is Lauriston’s Head of English whose passion is to create learning environments that help ensure girls achieve their full potential. Having completed her Master of Education (Gifted and Talented) at UNSW in 2022, her research has, and will continue to, inform gifted and talented initiatives at Lauriston.

To date these include the introduction of Latin in 2022 for Year 7 students, the introduction of a new Year 10 Literature elective ‘From Page to Screen’, developing a suite of academic resources on the School’s intranet for students in Years 7–12 to access, encouraging student participation in competitions such as the ICAS English competition, and introducing a Year 10 research essay project which helps girls prepare for their IB courses.

Elspeth is currently the Assistant Chief Assessor for Literature, appointed by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) and was invited to be a panel member of various VCAA Literature panels in 2021–2 including panels for Literature Review, Study Design development, Expert Reference group, Sample Exam development. Elspeth is also employed by the IBO as Examiner of English A: Literature Paper 1 and Higher Level essay 2021–2022

GIULIANA D’ANGELO

Giuliana D’Angelo is Lauriston’s VCE Studio Arts and years 7–10 Visual Arts teacher. She was recently appointed our new Head of Visual Arts.

Giuliana is a renowned and well-respected educational leader whose passion is to inspire critical and creative thinking, intellectual curiosity and develop courageous lifelong learners who work with others to shape their world.

Her expertise in Visual Arts sees her continually contribute to the professional development of her peers and to help the Visual Arts curriculum innovate and evolve. Giuliana is currently the State Reviewer for Studio Arts, appointed by VCAA. She was also appointed on the VCAA review panel for the development and implementation of two new Visual Arts study designs for 2023 Art Making and Exhibiting and Art Creative Practice.