Rachel Whan has been teaching Science and Mathematics for over 25 years. She has shared the knowledge and understanding gained through her Veterinary Science degree with students, including ATAR Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology and Mathematics Methods students. She has also been the Head of Science at St Brigid’s College and Holy Cross College. Rachel has used her understanding of the curriculum, alongside her teaching and learning practices, to author textbooks for the MYP, 7 – 10 Science, ATAR Chemistry and ATAR Human Biology.

Christopher Huxley has taught Science in NSW schools since 1981. His academic education included applied biology, Earth science, Science education and learning with technology. He is a former Head of the Science Department and Head of eLearning. Chris has experience in curriculum development, syllabus writing and assessment. He particularly likes teaching multidisciplinary Science and is an experienced teacher of Earth and Environmental Science and Physics.

Debra is an experienced teacher of Business Management and Economics, with a background in both the public and private sectors. She has extensive experience as a Business Management exam assessor, (1996 to 2007). Debra is the author of Business Notes, is co-author of A+ Business Management Practice Exams, and is an educational consultant working on business studies videos. She is a regular contributor to the VCTA’s journal Compak, including writing several of the recent practice exams; and has presented many PD sessions for Business Management and Economics teachers at Comview. She is Head of Humanities, Padua College.

Adam Sloan, a Physics teacher with 30 years’ experience, Adam Sloan has taught extensively in NSW as well as the United Kingdom and New Zealand. He was a Head of Year for much of that time and more recently Assistant Head of Department at Knox Grammar School. An author of Physics resources, Adam has a well-developed appreciation for the secondary science curriculum.

Debra Smith is an experienced Chemistry teacher and author. Debra has been Head of Science at a number of Queensland State High Schools and has been involved in writing science curriculum at the local, state and national levels. She has been President and Treasurer of the Australian Science Teachers Association and is a life member of STAQ. Debra has been the recipient of state and national teaching awards including the 2010 Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching – Secondary.