Rate My Professor Amy Mills

Amy Mills is an Associate Lecturer in the Faculty of Education at Southern Cross University, affiliated with the School of Education in Lismore, Australia. Recognized as an outstanding early career academic in early childhood education and care (ECEC), she exemplifies excellence in teaching through a student-centred and relational approach. This method ensures the effective translation of theoretical knowledge into practical applications within ECEC contexts. Her contributions to professional experience placements in ECEC have been particularly exemplary, consistently bridging theory and practice to enhance student learning outcomes. In 2024, Amy Mills was awarded the Southern Cross University Teaching Excellence Award in the Inspiring Educators category, highlighting her commitment to inspiring student experiences and fostering deep understanding in early childhood pedagogy.

Prior to this recognition, in 2023, she received a commendation in the Faculty of Education Awards for achieving the highest mean student feedback scores over the preceding 12 months, with a satisfaction rating of 4.24 out of 5 from more than 200 respondents. Amy Mills serves as the unit assessor for courses such as TCHR5003 Early Childhood Principles and Practice, where she guides students in core principles of early childhood education. Furthermore, she has contributed to scholarly discourse through her authorship of the chapter 'Play in the Early Years of School in Australia,' published in the edited volume Early Childhood Pedagogical Practices Across the World by Springer in 2024. Her work demonstrates a focused dedication to improving pedagogical practices and professional development in the field of early childhood education.