Professor Lisa Kervin

Research Director

Lisa is a Professor in Language and Literacy Education, she also serves as the Associate Dean of Research for the Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities. Lisa co-leads the “Educated Child” strand of a national Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child.  Her current research interests are focused on young children and how they engage with literate practices and she is currently involved in research projects funded by the Australian Research Council focused on adult and child interactions when using technology, young children and writing, and digital play. 

Lisa Kervin standing in the Early Start Discovery Space

Members

Director

Professor Lisa Kervin AM

Deputy Director

Professor Lisa Smithers

Head of Community Partnerships

Associate Professor Jane Herbert

Head of Education Partnerships

Associate Professor Jessica Mantei

 

Focus Group Leads

Role: lead (L) co-lead (CL)
C
| Dr Anthony McKnight (L); Crystal Arnold (CL); Peter Hewitt (CL)
H | Associate Professor Bridget Kelly Gillott (L); Dr Matthew Schweickle (CL)
| Dr Judy Pickard (L); Dr Chye Toole-Anstey (CL)
L | Professor Penny Van Bergen (L); Dr Lauren Weber (CL)
D | Professor Steven Howard (L); Associate Professor Rachel Jones (CL)

Research Partnerships Coordinators

Dr Gina Hawkes & Dr Joanna Waloszek