Maree Ellen Garrigan

Department of Education

I have lived in the NT and worked in  education for more than 40 years. I have been a teacher, curriculum consultant in a Territory wide role, principal, Director of Middle Years Implementation and Director of School Performance with oversight of 34 schools in urban, rural and remote settings.

I have held the positions of executive director, including of school support services, with oversight of curriculum delivery, attendance strategies, vocational education and training and support for students with additional needs, across the whole of the NT. I am currently Director of the Teacher Registration Board of the Northern Territory.

My qualifications include two Masters Degrees, one in Education administration and one in International Management and a Graduate Diploma in Public Sector Executive Management.

My work has included  whole of system reforms and  I was instrumental in working with  CDU to establish Teaching Schools in the NT, to drive change in initial teacher education.

My drive is ensuring the best possible outcomes for all students with a focus on quality teaching.