Amanda Barton (QLD)
Amanda Barton has 27 years of experience as an educator and is currently Deputy Principal of a primary school in Queensland. Previously, she has led the improvement of literacy practices across a region, and led a middle schooling initiative to improve student transition and literacy levels. She has a breadth of experience in schools across QLD, including regional, remote and urban communities, and has worked with students from various backgrounds, including First Nations, EAL/D, out of home care, trauma backgrounds, and students with disabilities. Amanda has completed the Australian Institute of Company Directors board training (2019) and has served on Parents and Citizens Association committees.