About the trainers
Greg Gebhart
Greg Gebhart is ACMA's Senior Cybersafety Trainer and one of Australia's leading Cybersafety experts. Greg is recognised across Australia and internationally for his knowledge and passion for cybersafety in education. Greg has won many awards that recognise his contribution to technology and education in Australia, including ‘Australian ICT Innovator of the Year’ and ‘Outstanding Achievement by an Educator’ at the National Quality Schooling Awards.
Kellie Britnell
Kellie Britnell has worked in the education sector for the past 20 years and has taught both primary and secondary students both in Australia and overseas. With a background in pastoral care and welfare, Kellie possesses hands-on experience in dealing with school related cyber issues. While teaching, Kellie extensively researched cybersafety and advocates a whole-of-school approach to dealing with this issue. She is a knowledgeable, passionate and enthusiastic speaker on this topic.
Kerry Jarvis
Kerry Jarvis has worked in the education sector for 30 years with direct experience in primary and secondary education as a teacher, counsellor and university educator. Kerry has also worked extensively with key researchers and program developers in the area of bullying intervention and prevention. She has extensive experience in applying the intervention Method of Shared Concern to address bullying and cyberbullying. In addition to education, Kerry has worked in the community service sector where she worked collaboratively in the development of mental health programs and professional development for school communities.
Mark Anderson
Mark Anderson has over nine years experience in the information technology field, managing an IT support firm in NSW. Mark is a qualified Design and Technology / Computing Studies teacher, and a certified Adult Education specialist. Mark has spent the last three years working as a consultant in the areas of technical curriculum design, corporate training, information technology, project management and small business management and has also been involved in ongoing research and consultancy in mental health treatment.
Lesley Harrison
Lesley Harrison has almost 30 years experience as a teacher and has worked in primary, secondary and tertiary settings. As a Head of Middle School over the last decade she saw the emergence of cyber issues at the forefront of pastoral care in schools and a major concern for parents. Recently she worked for three years on a government initiative in the promotion of mental health in education of which cyberbullying was a key area. Lesley is passionate about improving the wellbeing of young people and sees Cybersafety as a key component of this.
Clarissa Tamblyn
Clarissa Tamblyn has worked in the education sector for the past decade. As a classroom teacher she saw the complexities of bullying and the importance of cybersafety messages for students and their families to promote health and wellbeing. Clarissa’s further studies have focused on ‘at-risk’ youth and she is passionate about helping young people reach their full potential.