Lauren Tassell given honours in NT celebrations for World Teachers’ Day

Ms Lauren Tassell, from Elliott School (Barkly region) has been named Early Childhood Educator of the Year in the Territory Excellence Awards. 

The Territory Excellence Awards honour and celebrate the vital contribution of teachers and educators in the Northern Territory, and are announced in line with World Teachers’ Day.

“It’s great the awards have a regional focus so we can ensure we recognise the good work happening across the NT,” NT Minister for Education and Training Jo Hersey said. 

“Today is about recognising and celebrating our classroom teachers, early childhood educators, support staff and school leaders for their outstanding work helping our young minds grow and develop the knowledge that they will rely on their entire lives.”

The overall winners of the 2024 awards are as follows:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Educator of the Year

Ms Mundatjŋu Mununggurr – Yirrkala School (East Arnhem region)

Early Childhood Educator of the Year

Ms Lauren Tassell – Elliott School (Barkly region)

Inclusion Educator of the Year

Ms Madeline Coreno – Maningrida College (Top End)

Leader in Education

Ms Jackie Mullins – Larapinta Primary (Central region)

Primary Educator of the Year

Mr Mario Mairou – Wagaman Primary School (Darwin region)

Principal of the Year

Mr Tony Clegg – Adelaide River School (Top End region)

Secondary Educator of the Year

Mr Darren Pittaway – Nightcliff Middle School (Darwin region)

Support Person of the Year

Ms Uia Amituanai – Centralian Senior College (Central region)

Vocational Education Trainer of the Year

Mr Steven Miles – Katherine High School (Big Rivers region)

Learn more about the Awards here.