ICET DISTINGUISHED FELLOWS

Professor Lynn M. Gangone is a highly experienced leader in higher education, with a career spanning university leadership, professional associations, and education policy in the United States. She has held senior roles including vice president, dean, and clinical professor, and most recently served as President and CEO of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. An advocate for teacher education, leadership, and equity, Lynn works as a consultant, author, and speaker on higher education strategy, policy, and change management. She currently holds an affiliate appointment at the University of Glasgow and leads Wise Leader Strategies LLC. Her work is widely published, and she continues to contribute to global education through board service, research, and leadership development.

Professor Melitta Hogarth is a Kamilaroi woman and is the Associate Dean (Indigenous) and Principal Research Fellow in the Faculty of Education. Prior to entering academia, Melitta taught for almost 20 years in all three sectors of the Queensland education system, specifically in Secondary education. Melitta's interests are in education, equity, and social justice. Her PhD titled Addressing the rights of Indigenous peoples in education: A critical analysis of Indigenous education policy was awarded the Faculty and University Awards as well as national awards from AARE. Melitta is currently the Project Director of the Signature Project, Ngarrngga, a nation building project seeking to bridge theory and praxis in the education system by showcasing Indigenous knowledge and providing opportunity for all Australian students to learn about the contributions and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to Australian society.

Professor Herb Marsh is a leading educational researcher and the founding Director of the International Self-concept Enhancement and Learning Facilitation (SELF) Research Centre, which has a global network of scholars. His work bridges methodological and substantive research, with a strong focus on areas such as self-concept, motivation, educational effectiveness, and developmental and sports psychology. Widely funded and highly influential, his research integrates advanced statistical methods with practical educational questions. In recognition of his sustained academic excellence, he was named an ACU MacKillop Distinguished Professor in 2025.

Professor Daryl Higgins is Director of the Institute of Child Protection Studies and a registered psychologist with over 25 years of experience researching child abuse, family violence, and child wellbeing. His work focuses on public health approaches to child protection and creating child-safe organisations. He has produced an extensive body of work, including over 250 publications, and has led major national and international research projects, including a landmark Australian study on the prevalence and impacts of child abuse and neglect.

RESEARCH IN TEACHER EDUCATION AWARD

Cheryl J. Craig is a professor and teacher educator whose work focuses on teachers lived experiences and the ways their knowledge is shaped by context, relationships, and storytelling. Using narrative inquiry, she explores how teachers create, share, and transform knowledge in practice. She developed the concept of “knowledge communities” to support collaborative reflection between pre-service and practicing teachers and works closely with educators and policy leaders to connect research with classroom practice. As Founder of the Collaborative for Innovation in Teacher Education (CITE), she has strengthened partnerships and professional learning across institutions and has made significant contributions to research and innovation in teacher education.

James Noble-Rogers is a UK higher education leader and long standing advocate for university-based teacher education. He served as Executive Director of the Universities’ Council for the Education of Teachers (UCET) from 2004 to 2026, leading the organisation for over two decades and representing universities involved in teacher education and research. Before joining UCET, he held roles in education policy as a civil servant and at the Teacher Training Agency, as well as Head of Governance at the Royal National Institute of the Blind. Widely respected across the sector, he has played a key role in shaping teacher education policy and supporting the development of high-quality teacher preparation in the UK.