Jacinta Conway
Jacinta Conway has over 20 years of experience in inclusive education across primary and secondary schools in Australia and the UK, specialising in literacy instruction, intervention, and learning support for students with and without disability. She has worked in both public and independent sectors, led a private learning intervention practice, served on the council for Learning Difficulties Australia, and organised national conferences and PD for education and allied health professionals. Currently, she advises governments on systemic literacy reforms within a multi-tiered system of supports.
Dr Nathaniel Swain
Dr Nathaniel Swain is a Teacher, Instructional Coach, and Writer. Dr Swain founded a community of teachers committed to the Science of Learning: THINK FORWARD EDUCATORS, now 30,000 members and growing. Dr Swain is a sought after speaker on educational circuits, and has a best-selling book entitled “Harnessing the Science of Learning: Success stories to help kickstart your school improvement”.
Amanda Sutera
Amanda Sutera is an Instructional Literacy Coach and Consultant with over 13 years’ experience in Independent and Catholic schools. She collaborates with students, teachers, and leaders to drive literacy growth through practical, innovative strategies delivered via in-classroom coaching and virtual PD. Through Hands On Heads Consulting, she supports upper primary and lower secondary teachers to build confidence, clarity, and consistency in their literacy practice.