Dr Trevor Clark - Director & Consultant
Trevor has over 35 years of experience in autism education, ‘twice-exceptionality’ and autism practice research. He has worked in mainstream and special educational contexts and is the former director of the Aspect Research Center for Autism Practice. Trevor is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the Griffith Institute for Educational Research at Griffith University. He works with the Gifted Education Research & Resource Centre (GERRIC) at the University of New South Wales. He is a published author and presents nationally and internationally on autism education, twice-exceptionality, and related research. Trevor resides in inner-city Sydney, New South Wales, with his dog, Jasper.
Dr Geraldine Townend - Consultant
Dr Geraldine Townend is a published academic in the field of gifted education and twice-exceptionality with a focus on pedagogy to support talent development and creativity. As a lecturer and researcher at the University of New South Wales, she leads the Master of Teaching (Secondary) program and contributes to the Gifted Education Research and Resource Information Centre (GERRIC). Dr Townend's work focuses on supporting gifted students, particularly those who are twice-exceptional, to achieve their potential. Her research interests include academic self-concept, creativity, and the development of inclusive education strategies.
Sappho Dalziell - Consultant
Sappho’s interest in and commitment to gifted education is a result of more than twenty years of primary education and teaching experience; having identified the need to provide opportunities for diverse gifted learners and advocate for improved educational outcomes. Sappho has completed a Master of Gifted Education with Excellence at UNSW; is an academic presenter for the Gifted Education Research & Resource Centre (GERRIC) at UNSW, delivering professional learning to teachers; and is a tutor and marker for the Master’s Education degree at UNSW. She was a high potential and gifted education coordinator, teacher, and Department of Education HPGE representative, and is currently NSW Program Coordinator for G.A.T.E.WAYS. Sappho’s interests within gifted education include twice exceptionality, gifted underachievement, creativity and giftedness, and curriculum differentiation.
