traces of learning

Gemma is an Educational Consultant and Primary School Principal, and she has been a leading educator for over 20 years. Gemma has held roles such as Principal, Deputy Principal, Leadership consultant, coach, mentor, Literacy Leader and Change consultant. Her love and passion for learning and teaching led to Traces of Learning. Furthering her expertise by completing a Post Graduate in Literacy Leadership, Graduate certificate in leadership, Masters in Educational Leadership and currently completing a Phd in Education - leading Learning and Teaching change.

Her workshops and consultancy are based on her further study and experience as a leader and educator. As an educational consultant, Gemma is committed to ensuring her experience and research create cycles of change. She expanded this research through the launch of Traces of Learning wanting to support others in leading change and implementing models to inspire leaders, educators and children. She works alongside schools to coach and mentor a hands on approach while embedding curriculum and leadership standards. Gemma works with schools around the Globe and ELC’s to build consistency and accountability whilst bringing joy and passion.

Gemma has been a panel member of The Age Summit, presenter National Education Summit, 2023 REAIE Conference - Landscapes of Curiosity and Creativity, in dialogue with the 100 languages Melbourne/Naarm and has been awarded Visionary Leader - Walker learning.

Jarryd Bradford joined the Traces team in 2022 as a co-designer & consultant and focuses his work heavily on developing rich learning experiences that enable student voice and agency.

Jarryd has previously held the role of Deputy Principal and Learning & Teaching Leader at multiple schools as well as Literacy Leader, Leadership Coach, and Senior School Team leader.

Jarryd is passionate about cultivating sustainable and effective leadership within schools and their learning and teaching teams. Jarryd’s expertise in Project-based learning stems from his participation in the Thinking & Learning in a Maker-Centered Classroom online partnership with Harvard Graduate School of Education. In 2023, Jarryd was nominated by MACS as one of Australia’s Best Teacher Of The Year as recognized in the Herald Sun.

Jarryd’s commitment to developing authentic pedagogical practices empowers educators to design unique learning experiences that spark children’s curiosity and sense of wonder about the world around them.