Congratulations to six Queensland Catholic school teachers who have been named among the 29 finalists in the Queensland College of Teachers TEACHX Awards.

The awards each year celebrate the outstanding contributions of registered teachers in Queensland from all schooling sectors and shine a spotlight on their extraordinary work.

This year the awards attracted more than 220 nominations. One winner will be selected from each of the six award categories. 

Read the stories of our Queensland Catholic school finalists below.

Excellence in Beginning to Teach Award
Ariel Chen from St James College, Brisbane
Gayle Walkom from St Patrick’s College, Townsville

Innovation in Teaching Award
Elyse Johnston from St Laurence’s College, South Brisbane 

Excellence in Teaching Award 
Deana Dodds from Loreto College, Coorparoo

Excellent Leadership In Teaching and Learning Award 
Daniel Crump from Stuartholme School, Toowong

Outstanding Contribution to Teaching
Susan Rheinberger from St Patrick’s College, Townsville

The winners will be announced virtually at the TEACHX Awards presentation ceremony at 4pm on Thursday, 28 October, the eve of World Teachers’ Day celebrations. The presentation program is available here.