DENISE WOOD is the Sub-Dean Academic Development in the Division of Learning & Teaching at Charles Sturt University. Her teaching career spans more than three decades, beginning in the early childhood sector, moving into the school sector and finally in teacher education before working in learning design. During an extended period of time in the School of Teacher Education, Denise led teacher education programs across the primary and early childhood sectors, teaching in the areas of practice, English, gifted education, professional development. As course director she collaboratively designed programs to meet accreditation requirements. Previously, she taught for many years in rural and regional early childhood and primary classrooms, including a specialist classroom for gifted students. Denise’s research interests include gifted education and curriculum development and design.
