Karena Aczel is an experienced primary school educator. She has a passion for coupling knowledge of school context and staff experiences with a deep understanding of student needs to implement evidence-based teaching and learning experiences. Currently working in a school leadership role, Karena has a deep knowledge of curriculum, strengthened through engaging in research and data, and she draws upon this in her collaborative pedagogical approach. Developing the process of inquiry in future leaders, and supporting implementation and review of a range of unique whole-school initiatives is integral to her role.