Joanna Barbousas — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Pro Vice-Chancellor, Education, Impact and Innovation and Dean of the School of Education at La Trobe University
Founded and led the development of the award-winning NEXUS program, an employment-based teacher education initiative
Transformed the School of Education at La Trobe University into a leading provider of teacher education in Australia
Serves as a Council Member at the Victorian Institute Of Teaching
Invited member on government steering committees, advisory groups, and expert panels

Biography

Professor Joanna Barbousas serves as the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Education, Impact and Innovation and the Dean of the School of Education at La Trobe University. She brings over 29 years of experience in education, teaching practice, and education policy to her roles. Her career includes significant leadership positions at the Australian Catholic University and a term as the former President of the Victorian Council of Deans of Education.