Kingston High School teacher Rosalie Hayek is one of six Tasmanian teachers to receive the prestigious Hardie Fellowship.
The fellowship allows its recipients to pursue professional learning and tertiary study in the United States of America.
Rosalie is an inclusive practice teacher and will be using this fellowship to investigate ways to develop trauma-informed skills in teachers and inclusive practice, particularly with regard to neurodiverse students.
The Hardie Fellowship was established by Professor Charles Dunn Hardie who was appointed Dean of Education at the University of Tasmania in 1946 and remained there until his retirement in 1976.
He was internationally recognised for his contribution to education.
Following his death in 2002, a generous bequest of $7.5 million from his estate enabled the Hardie Fellowship to be established.
Minister for Education, Children and Youth Roger Jaensch said the honour is awarded to teachers who have demonstrated excellence in their practice, offering both immediate and future benefits to public education and Tasmania's students.
"This year's Hardie Fellowship recipients are all highly accomplished and will undertake study with global leaders in their fields, gaining access to world-class innovation and thinking and developing important global networks and links," Minister Jaensch said.
"Hardie Fellowship recipients contribute enormously to the growth and practice of education professionals across Tasmania, with new learnings and strategies being shared among our teachers to encourage best practice.
"I congratulate all of this year's recipients and wish them all the best for their studies."