Rate My Professor Kerrie Stimpson

Dr. Kerrie Stimpson is an Associate Lecturer (Teaching Scholar) in SCU College at Southern Cross University, where she serves as Course Coordinator for the Bachelor of Innovation with Honours program. She teaches science and mathematics units in the Preparing for Success Program and Transition to Uni, focusing on building confidence and foundational skills for students from diverse backgrounds to succeed in university studies. Stimpson's teaching philosophy centers on making mathematics accessible, engaging, and relevant for novice and non-traditional learners, incorporating innovative methods such as block teaching and authentic assessment design. She contributes to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through her educational and research efforts.

Stimpson completed her PhD in environmental science and management at Southern Cross University, with her dissertation emphasizing engagement and empowerment through collaborative research practices. Her research specializations include sustainable agriculture, rural livelihoods, regenerative farming, and STEM education in enabling contexts, particularly student attitudes toward mathematics. Key publications feature "Exploring opportunities and constraints of a certification scheme for regenerative agricultural practice" (2022, co-authored with Will Elrick and Hanabeth Luke); "Understanding grower demographics, motivations and management: a case study of the macadamia industry in the Northern Rivers of NSW" (2019, with Hanabeth Luke and David Lloyd); "The role of honey hunting in supporting subsistence livelihoods and forest conservation in Indonesian Borneo" (2020, with Cooper Schouten and others); and contributions to beekeeping finance and development studies. Stimpson has earned the Outstanding Teaching Excellence Award, placing her in the top 10% of teachers based on student feedback, along with the Inspiring Educator, Outstanding Teaching Award for her dedication to transformative student experiences in mathematics and science. Her work bridges enabling education with environmental research, fostering student empowerment and practical innovation skills.