Dr Donna M Velliaris
International Researcher
Dr. Donna M. Velliaris possesses an esteemed academic background, having acquired three Graduate Certificates in Australian Studies, Religious Education, and Guidance and Counselling. Additionally, she holds two Graduate Diplomas in Secondary Education and Language and Literacy Education. Expanding her educational horizons, Dr. Velliaris has obtained three Master’s degrees, specializing in Educational Sociology, Studies of Asia, and Special Education. In 2010, she successfully completed a PhD in Education. In 2023, Dr. Velliaris was recognized as one of the Top 30 Gurus in Education, ranking at number 30. Demonstrating her continued excellence, in 2024, she received further acclaim as a Top 30 Global Guru in Education, this time securing the 22nd position. Renowned as one of the world’s most influential professional speakers, trainers, and consultants, Dr. Velliaris, not only applies her own principles to achieve outstanding results within her organization, but also plays a pivotal role in developing and influencing others on a global scale.
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Enhancing Educational Environments
Donna Velliaris, Global Guru in Education, explores effective ways to enhance student learning experiences through their classroom environment.
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The Collaboration/Collusion Conundrum
In this article, Dr. Donna Velliaris explores a common classroom predicament: how to maintain equity in group tasks.
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Sacred Cows and Institutional Stagnation
Dr Donna Velliaris, Top 30 Global Guru in Education explores the potential disadvantages of long-term fixtures.
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Digital Natives: Superficial Information Seekers?
Donna Velliaris, Top 30 Global Guru in Education 2023 & 2024 explores the relationship between digital skills and wider digital understanding.
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An interview with Dr Donna Velliaris, Global Guru in Education
In this interview, Dr Velliaris shares her experiences, inspirations and what she has learned from a career dedicated to education.
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Celebrating diversity as a catalyst for inclusivity
Donna Velliaris, #22 Global Guru in Education, practically considers how to celebrate diversity to develop a better sense of belonging.
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All Teachers are Literacy Teachers
Dr Donna Velliaris explores the key role that all teachers play in developing student literacy
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Disruptive Practices in Teaching and Learning
Dr. Donna Velliaris examines the behaviors that pose challenges to the learning environment in classrooms and evaluates optimal strategies for effective classroom management.
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Honouring Handwriting in the Digital Age
Dr Donna Velliaris explores the role that handwriting plays in a world increasingly reliant on digital technology.
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Our educators should be licensed to teach
Dr Donna Velliaris scrutinises why it is essential that educators be trained and qualified to teach.
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