Theresa Evans is a Lecturer in Early Childhood Education at Victoria University and Course Chair of the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Leadership. Her experience spans higher education, project management, early childhood teaching and educational leadership. She holds a Graduate Diploma in Education (Early Childhood) with Distinction from RMIT University and a Master of Education (Research) with First Class Honours from the University of Melbourne.

Theresa has led curriculum development at Victoria University, including the coordination and redevelopment of core units to improve student learning and retention. She is also Project Manager of the Early Childhood Tertiary Partnerships project, a $1.3 million Victorian Government-funded initiative strengthening support for culturally and linguistically diverse students through mentoring and professional placement.

Before entering higher education, Theresa worked as a Nominated Supervisor and Educational Leader. Her teaching and research reflect a commitment to inclusive education, cultural responsiveness and research-informed practice. Her research has been published in peer-reviewed journals, including a 2026 article in Social Sciences examining early childhood pre-service teachers’ experiences of belonging during professional placement.

Theresa has presented her work at national conferences, including the Australian Association for Research in Education Conference, and for the Australian Council of Deans of Education. She contributes to sector partnerships and workforce development and is an Editorial Associate of Victoria University’s Journal of Early Childhood Education Insights (JoEYI).