About 

I am a former history educator with a background in teaching at secondary and tertiary level, professional leadership, writing, editing, publishing, professional development and project management. From 2007 – 2012 I served as President of the History Teachers’ Association of Australia. Current research and writing is focused on Australian and European social history and life writing.
Recent publications: 

• 2026 Paul Kiem and Klaus Rippert, Jakob and Charlotte Rippert: Nubia to Nuriootpa, Bolton Church, Newcastle

• 2025 'Overlooked German Catholics of the Hunter Valley', Journal of the Australian Catholic Historical Society, vol 46, 2025, pp. 28-42