David RoyDr David Roy is a lecturer and researcher in Education and Creative Arts at the University of Newcastle. He was formerly a teacher for 17 years. He uses his research to inform inclusion and equity practices across Australia, with a particular focus o children with a disability, policy and engagement with the Arts. His research interests are in education policy, arts learning and inclusion in Education. He was nominated for the 2006 Saltire/TES Scottish Education Publication of the Year, 'The Educational Publishing Awards Australia Tertiary (Wholly Australian) Teaching and Learning – Blended Learning 2020' and the Drama Victoria Best New Australian Publication 2020, and he won the 2013 Best New Australian Publication for VCE Drama and/or VCE Theatre Studies. He was awarded Most Influential Educator 2022 (Australia) and the 2022 University of Newcastle CHSF Leadership Award. Read More Read Less