Bio

Sue Waltisbuhl lecturers in the School of Education at Christian Heritage College (CHC), Brisbane. Her role also includes Course Coordinator for the Bachelor of Education.

Sue has served extensively as a teacher, middle and senior leader in Christian Schools, beginning her work in state schools (Primary and Special Education) in regional and remote Queensland. Throughout her professional career, Sue has enjoyed collaborating with colleagues as a teaching partner, coach, mentor and curriculum leader.

Believing that Christian Schooling provides a tremendous opportunity to witness the transforming work of the Holy Spirit, Sue has been involved in training programs for Christian Teachers across Queensland and the Solomon Islands.

Sue advocates strongly for life-long learning, encouraging teachers to model their own learning processes to students. She is passionate about coaching teachers to become reflective practitioners, guiding them to implement effective research-based pedagogies, and establish classrooms as positive learning communities. Fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration, Sue seeks to equip teachers with skills to inspire transformation in their students’ lives, and enthusiasm to continue developing their own professional confidence and capacity.

Sue’s professional journey continues to be motivated by the belief that Christian schools can offer educational excellence and encourage positive change for students and the local community.

Her research interests lie in school improvement through teacher-led research and effective professional learning.

Sue and her husband thrive in shared experiences with their 4x adult children and extended hikes in God’s great creation. They worship in a local church, and love to relax on mountaintops and at beachside coffee houses.