E3 Connect October: How SACE is Transforming Entrepreneurial Learning in SA

This a great lead-in and warm-up for our annual Entrepreneurial Educators Exchange Unconference 31 Oct-1 Nov Tasmania. Registrations still open https://www.e3unconference.com/2024

Host: Your host is Young Change Agents alongside two amazing guests from South Australia!

At our October E3 Connect Event, Emma Palmer, part of the Innovation Team at SACE (South Australian Certificate of Education) Board, will share how SACE is embedding entrepreneurial education and innovation into the curriculum to boost student engagement and foster a sense of agency.

Additionally, South Australian educator Sa Danh, from Seaton High School will share his insights on building capacity among staff and leaders, helping them develop the mindsets and skills they need to thrive, so they can, in turn, empower their students to do the same.

Together, Emma and Sa offer complementary approaches to entrepreneurial education. Emma focuses on strategic innovation and student engagement, while Sa emphasises the importance of creating supportive environments for educators. Their combined expertise showcases the powerful role of leadership and innovation in transforming the educational experience for both students and teachers.

As always, there will also be some time at the end for networking with other educators.

Thought Leadership - Emma Palmer

Role: SACE Board Project Director - Student Experience and Innovation 

With 25 years of experience in education, Emma has held various roles across schools, education charities, and government departments, both at grassroots and leadership levels. For the past 2.5 years, Emma has been working at the SACE Board in an innovation role, driving forward change through key projects. Currently, Emma leads efforts to enhance student experience and engagement, ensuring their perspectives are embedded in the work carried out by the SACE Board.

Educational Leader - Sa Danh

Role: Senior Leader: Specialist and Innovative Programs

Sa's drive for making a difference in education stems from his desire to support educators and leaders to have a significant impact in the lives of young people. Sa is particularly passionate about organisational culture and implementing human-centred processes and approaches that allow teams and individuals to operate effectively while maintaining a healthy balance. A majority of Sa's 7 years of experience as a teacher has been within leadership roles, working with staff and leaders to build capacity in developing their own mindset and capabilities to thrive before they can do the same with their students. Sa understands that in order for education to be meaningful and impactful, our educators need the opportunity to develop holistic high-performance abilities and strategies, work he is committed to being involved in.

About E3 Connect

The Entrepreneurial Educators Exchange (E3) Connect is a monthly series of events for educators interested in or working in entrepreneurial education in Australia and around the world. It is hosted by Not-for-profit social enterprise Young Change Agents, in partnership with K-12 educators and school leaders. For more information contact Dr Renae Jones, Young Change Agents - renae@youngchangeagents.com