Winner of the Outstanding Research Student Award
Semester 2, 2009
Congratulations to Claire Coleman
winner of the Outstanding Research Student Award
The title of her paper was "More than meets the eye."
Claire Coleman began her career working for NZCCS touring Auckland schools as a disability awareness puppeteer. As an experienced drama educator in New Zealand she has taught in both primary and secondary schools as well as in community drama education. Her extensive experience working with Pacific Island students in South Auckland has led her to her current research working to create more inclusive and engaging learning opportunities for Pasifika. Claire has a Diploma in Performing Arts from Selwyn Performing Arts, Bachelors Degree in English, Graduate Diploma in Primary teaching and a Post-graduate Diploma in Education from Auckland University.
Claire is currently completing her Master in Education by Research at the University of Sydney supervised by Dr Michael Anderson and Dr Peter O'Connor.