I am a neurodivergent academic living in Melbourne, VIC and working as  at Charles Sturt University remotely.

Currently teaching anatomy in BMS271 and BMS224.

My research interests are in anatomical education, in particular the development and implementation of innovative approaches to teach and learn anatomy for internal and online students. I also encourage and role-model the use of innovative approaches to learn "beyond the classroom" - at home or in the real world. 

My current research focus is on inclusivity; particularly examining the experiences of neurodivergent students in our subjects with the aim of developing interventions or tool kits to assist teachers. 

I am a traditionally trained anatomist and I have great passion and enthusiasm for teaching anatomy.

I use hands-on, non-didactice approaches and my aim is not to teach students anatomical facts, but rather to teach then "how to learn anatomy".  I aim to take students from superficial learning (memorization) to deep learning through understanding and the ability to place information into a broad, big picture which makes it relevant to the students' realities. 

I endeavour to make my classes inclusive to all students and to make them fun and engaging to motivate and encourage student participation.