Career Summary
Biography
Katie is a lecturer in the School of Education at the University of Newcastle, coordinating and lecturing courses in the areas of Mathematics, Science, Technology, Curriculum, Professional Development and Classroom Management.
Katie's PhD focused on the relationship between leadership styles and staff morale in primary schools. Her study revealed that where authentic and transformational styles of leadership are prevalent, staff morale is heightened, trust is gained, and staff satisfaction is increased. She completed her Master of Education in Information Technology, a Bachelor of Education and a Bachelor of Teaching in Primary Education with a specialisation in Science & Technology and Music.
Previously, Katie maintained various leadership positions across (K-12) schools, including acting Head of Primary and Deputy Head of Primary, responsible for Curriculum Development, STEM, ICT integration and Pastoral Care. She has been a primary classroom teacher and has taught across a wide range of diverse educational institutions in Australia and in Bangkok, Thailand and the UK.
Committed to delivering best teaching practices through research and collaboration, Katie’s interests are aligned with improving excellence in education, particularly at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Katie’s research interests are aligned with driving effective leadership and management change, promoting STEM integration and incorporating the use of meaningful technology into everyday learning practices.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Wollongong
- Master of Education/Information Technology Education, University of Wollongong
Keywords
- Curriculum Development
- Educational Pedagogy
- Leadership
- Leadership & Management
- Mathematics
- Pedagogy
- STEM
- STEM Education
- Science & Technology
Fields of Research
| Code | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 390403 | Educational administration, management and leadership | 40 |
| 390405 | Educational technology and computing | 30 |
| 390109 | Mathematics and numeracy curriculum and pedagogy | 30 |
Professional Experience
UON Appointment
| Title | Organisation / Department |
|---|---|
| Lecturer | University of Newcastle School of Education Australia |
Academic appointment
| Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
|---|---|---|
| 1/1/2020 - | Casual Academic | UON School of Education Australia |
| 1/7/2009 - 31/12/2012 | Lecturer | The University of Wollongong School of Education Australia |
Teaching appointment
| Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4/2017 - 31/12/2021 | Head of ICT | STEM (K-6) | Newcastle Grammar School Australia |
| 1/1/2013 - 30/6/2016 | Deputy Head of Junior School | Newcastle Grammar School Australia |
| 1/1/2008 - 1/7/2009 | Deputy Head of Junior School | Queenwood School for Girls Australia |
Awards
Award
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2023 |
2023 College Excellence Award for Industry Engagement College of Human and Social Futures |
Nomination
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2023 |
2023 College Excellence Award for Industry Engagement College of Human and Social Futures |
Teaching
| Code | Course | Role | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC1050 |
K-6 Pedagogies The University of Newcastle - Faculty of Education and Arts |
Tutor | 1/1/2022 - 1/7/2022 |
| EDUC2744 |
K-6 Science and Technology The University of Newcastle - Faculty of Education and Arts |
Course Coordinator | 1/7/2022 - 1/12/2022 |
| EDUC2746 |
K-6 Society and Environment The University of Newcastle |
Tutor | 1/7/2021 - 1/12/2021 |
| EDUC4749 |
Advanced Numeracy School of Education, The University of Newcastle |
Course Coordinator | 1/1/0001 - 1/1/0001 |
| EDUC3055 |
Pedagogies of Numeracy from Birth to 12 Years The University of Newcastle - Faculty of Education and Arts |
Tutor | 1/7/2021 - 1/12/2021 |
| EDUC3055 |
Pedagogies of Numeracy from Birth to 12 Years The University of Newcastle - Faculty of Education and Arts |
Tutor | 1/7/2022 - 1/12/2022 |
| EDUC2749 |
K-6 Numeracy The University of Newcastle - Faculty of Education and Arts |
Course Coordinator | 1/1/2022 - 1/7/2022 |
| EDUC2744 |
K-6 Science and Technology The University of Newcastle - Faculty of Education and Arts |
Tutor | 1/7/2021 - 1/12/2021 |
| EDUC6749 |
Advanced Numeracy The University of Newcastle - Faculty of Education and Arts |
Course Coordinator | 1/1/2020 - 1/7/2020 |
| EDUC3055 |
Pedagogies of Numeracy from Birth to 12 Years The University of Newcastle - Faculty of Education and Arts |
Tutor | 1/7/2020 - 1/12/2020 |
Publications
For publications that are currently unpublished or in-press, details are shown in italics.
Journal article (1 outputs)
| Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 |
Tindall-Ford S, Waters K, Johnson NF, 'An evaluation of a web-based ePortfolio system in an Australian pre-service teacher education program', International Journal of Learning, 17 297-308 (2010) Since 2006, staff members within the Faculty of Education at the University of Wollongong have been designing and implementing an electronic portfolio. The ePortfolio has been des... [more] Since 2006, staff members within the Faculty of Education at the University of Wollongong have been designing and implementing an electronic portfolio. The ePortfolio has been designed as an online tool for undergraduate students to use for the duration of their coursework and thereafter in order to enhance the learning process whilst assisting students with the transition from university to graduate employment. This paper presents the findings of a recent 2009 evaluation that explored the ePortfolio's usefulness to students and staff, ascertaining the extent of its current use. Areas were identified for improvement via professional development, technical support, accessibility and improved functionality of the ePortfolio's features. This paper will not only present the rationale for the web-based ePortfolio, but will discuss the complexities, challenges and successes of implementing a non-commercial ePortfolio product. The varied results of an online student survey and explorative interviews with academic staff will be shared to highlight current practice and future areas for development. © Common Ground, Sharon Tindall-Ford, Katie Waters, Nicola F. Johnson.
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Grants and Funding
Summary
| Number of grants | 3 |
|---|---|
| Total funding | $53,971 |
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20233 grants / $53,971
CAPEX $30,000
Funding body: College of Social and Human Futures
| Funding body | College of Social and Human Futures |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Katie Waters |
| Scheme | CAPEX |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2023 |
| Funding Finish | 2023 |
| GNo | |
| Type Of Funding | Internal |
| Category | INTE |
| UON | N |
Google Educator PD Grant Workshop$14,000
Funding body: Google Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
| Funding body | Google Asia Pacific Pte Ltd |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Doctor Katie Waters, Doctor Katie Waters, Professor Elena Prieto-Rodriguez |
| Scheme | Educator Grant |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2023 |
| Funding Finish | 2023 |
| GNo | G2300844 |
| Type Of Funding | C3400 – International For Profit |
| Category | 3400 |
| UON | Y |
Equity in WIL: accessibility for mature female students$9,971
Funding body: College of Human and Social Futures | University of Newcastle
| Funding body | College of Human and Social Futures | University of Newcastle |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Suzanne MacQueen (Lead) Kate Ferguson-Patrick (Co-Investigator) Katie Waters (Co-Investigator) |
| Scheme | CHSF - Pilot Research Scheme: Projects, Pivots, Partnerships |
| Role | Investigator |
| Funding Start | 2023 |
| Funding Finish | 2023 |
| GNo | |
| Type Of Funding | Internal |
| Category | INTE |
| UON | N |
Research Supervision
Number of supervisions
Current Supervision
| Commenced | Level of Study | Research Title | Program | Supervisor Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | PhD | The Impact Of Learning Environments On Student Learning Processes. | PhD (Education), College of Human and Social Futures, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
| 2023 | PhD | Outdoor Classroom Research Project: Reconnecting Primary Students To Nature While Achieving National, State And Steiner Education Australia Curriculum Standards | PhD (Education), College of Human and Social Futures, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
| 2022 | PhD | Methods Used to Reduce Domestic Violence Against Children in Saudi Arabia: A Comparative Study of Ways to Reduce Domestic Violence in the UK and KSA | PhD (Education), College of Human and Social Futures, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
Dr Katie Waters
Position
Lecturer
School of Education
College of Human and Social Futures
Focus area
Education
Contact Details
| katie.waters@newcastle.edu.au |
Office
| Room | V224 |
|---|---|
| Building | V Building |
| Location | Callaghan University Drive Callaghan, NSW 2308 Australia |