Tom Porta (He/Him)
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College of Education, Behavioural and Social Sciences School of Education

Location

Adelaide University
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Director of Secondary Programs
I work flexibly across North Terrace, Mawson Lakes and my home office. Generally I will be working at North Terrace on Mondays and Tuesdays, and in the Garth Building at Mawson Lakes on Thursdays.

About me

My name is Tom and I am the Director of Secondary Programs and Lecturer in the School of Education at AU. My research focuses on inclusive education, particularly cenetred around differentiation in the classroom and inclusive teaching pedagogies. 

2025 ACEL New Voice in Educational Leadership Research Award
2025 School of Education Researcher Award
2025 Faculty of ABLE Executive Dean's Excellence in Individual Teaching Award
2025 Faculty of ABLE Executive Dean's Prize for Excellence in Individual Teaching
2024 School of Education Early Career Researcher Award

Prior to my start in academia in 2023, I worked as a sessional academic at a range of Australian Universities. I was a teacher and school leader for just on a decade, before entering academia. 

Board Director at St Dominic's Priory College

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Last updated on 16/02/2026 by Tom Porta