Tracey Sempowicz lives in Queensland, Australia and lectures at the University of the Sunshine Coast, in the fields of child and adolescent development and learning, and inclusive education. She works with pre-service teachers who are completing their primary or secondary education programs. Previously, she was a secondary school teacher and Head of Department in five metropolitan and rural schools over a 25-year period. Her research interests include child and adolescent development, with a particular focus on understanding the neuroscience which underpins development, and the impact of attachment disruption and trauma on children's development and learning. She strives to raise awareness about trauma-informed and inclusive practices in schools.
