Congratulations Amanda Bopf!

It is with immense pride that we congratulate our Heady of Faculty – Humanities & Commerce, Amanda Bopf who is the recipient of the Professor Betty Watts OBE Memorial Award for an Outstanding Contribution to Teaching as part of the 2023 Queensland College of Teachers TEACHX Awards.

Since 1985, Amanda Bopf has exuded the qualities of outstanding teaching at Mount Alvernia College. She has been described as a lifelong teacher who lives out the College’s values of service, courage, joy, and respect and has had a significant impact on her fellow teachers.

She has also made a significant contribution to the teaching profession in multiple roles with the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority, including as Principal Education Officer (Humanities and Social Science) in 2016-17 and later as Chief Endorser – Ancient History, and Lead Marker External Exams for Study of Religion. She has acted in various roles for the Queensland Studies Authority, including as North Brisbane District Panel Chair - Ancient History for seven years. Taking on these roles, she has demonstrated her ability to be at the cutting edge of syllabus and curriculum reform and development.

CONGRATULATIONS AMANDA! We are so proud of you.