Lisa is Research Partnership Coordinator at Early Start (UOW) and Associate Lecturer in Digital Technologies for Learning in the School of Education.

In addition to her roles in teaching and translation, Lisa recently completed her PhD under the ARC Center of Excellence for the Digital Child. Her PhD research explored the use of digital tools and digital and critical literacy as young children produce digital texts. Lisa also conducts research within the Centre through a capacity building funded project. This projects focus on caregivers role in fostering critical digital literacy in the early years.

Over the last decade, Lisa has worked as a Learning and Development and Project Manager for several large education institutions while completing her Master’s research on children’s literacy education design. Prior to moving into research and management, Lisa worked as a secondary English, Social Studies and Art teacher, supporting children with additional needs with digital tools and interactive learning strategies. 

Lisa is also active on a number of University and community committees including the South Coast branch of the Australian Literacy Educators' Association (ALEA) where she is currently acting as secretary.