Alice Leung is an Award-Winning Educator and Leader Currently Serving as the Head Teacher Secondary Studies at Concord High School. With a career spanning nearly two decades, Alice has become a leading voice in Australian STEM education, recognised for her innovative, research-driven approach to teaching science. She is the recipient of the 2024 Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Secondary Schools, an honour that highlights her commitment to making complex scientific concepts accessible and engaging for students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Throughout her career, Alice has held pivotal roles within the NSW Department of Education, including statewide curriculum support in future-focussed learning and STEM implementation. Her expertise extends into assessment and pedagogical design; she has served as a consultant for UNSW Global since 2006 and contributes to the National Assessment Program in Science Literacy. Alice’s work is deeply rooted in the belief that science should be “real” and hands-on, often utilising gamification and collaborative enquiry to bridge the gap between abstract theory and real-world application.
A passionate advocate for inclusion, Alice focusses on encouraging girls and students from low socio-economic backgrounds to pursue high-level STEM pathways. Beyond her classroom and leadership duties, she is a dedicated member of the teaching profession, serving as the President of the Inner West Teachers Federation. Alice holds a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education from the University of Sydney, along with a Graduate Certificate in ICT in Education.