Through life’s challenges, great teachers inspire
Twelve inspiring teachers from across the country are being recognised for their unwavering leadership and commitment to their students and communities, at the 2021 Commonwealth Bank Teaching Awards.
Australia’s teachers innovating to keep motivation high
Four winners of the Commonwealth Bank Teaching Awards tell CBA Newsroom how they came up with innovative ways to engage their students during a challenging 12 months.
Teaching Awards winners
Alex Wharton
Head of Middle School, Carinya Christian School — Gunnedah, NSW
Anna Ritzema
Science & STEM Specialist teacher, Tambrey Primary School — Karratha, WA
Daniel Yore
Senior Teacher Secondary, Yirrkala School — Yirrkala, NT
Dr Donna Harvey
Deputy Principal, Beenleigh State High School — Beenleigh, Qld
Hayley Dureau
Leading Teacher, Mount Waverley Secondary College — Mount Waverley, Vic
Jennifer Parrett
Principal, James Fallon High School — North Albury, NSW
Jessica Chesterfield
Visual Art Teacher, Hymba Yumba Independent School — Springfield, Qld
Lloyd Godson
Teacher, Hastings Secondary College Westport Campus — Port Macquarie, NSW
Paul Taylor
Principal, Banora Point Public School — Banora Point, NSW
Rebecca Godfrey
Principal, Blackwater State High School — Blackwater, Qld
Rebecca West
Deputy Principal: Instructional Leader, Bonnyrigg Public School — Bonnyrigg, NSW
Wendy Bode
Deputy Principal, Thuringowa State High School — Condon, Qld
More resources
- Teaching Awards website
- Download high-resolution photos of Teaching Awards 2021 winners
- Learn about past Teaching Awards winners from 2020, 2019, 2018 and 2017
