Margaret Gurney

Assistant Director-General, of State Schools – Operations at Queensland DET

Margaret is the Assistant Director-General, of State Schools – Operations at the Queensland Department of Education. From 2017 until recently, she was the Regional Director of Education in Far North Queensland, focusing on early childhood education and care, and schooling. Margaret began her career in education as a primary school and itinerant music teacher. She has enjoyed the challenges of being a teacher and principal across a variety of schools in various geographical locations, and Assistant Regional Director (School Performance) in Queensland’s south-east region. Margaret is committed to doing her best in making sure that each and every child and young person has the best possible opportunity to lead a successful life.

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Practical ways to support student engagement

Mar 11,2021

How do schools successfully engage and retain students alongside promoting academic achievement? In today’s reader submission Margaret Gurney, Assistant Director-General, State Schools Operations at the Queensland Department of Education, shares research findings on practices common in high performing schools.

school leaders, evidence-based practice, reader submission, short articles, student engagement

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