Staff Meet our staff who have inspired others to do well and achieve excellence. Learning by doing Mary Garrett-Bond enjoyed VU's industry-focused learning as a student, and now gives her students real-life experience. Championing academic integrity Fiona Henderson recognised internationally with an Asia Pacific award for academic integrity. Sporting a passion Grant Rowe went from TAFE to degree studies, inspiring his students to do the same. An outstanding accounting teacher Dr Pandula Gamage has been named Australia and New Zealand’s accounting university educator of 2014. Leading by endeavour Associate Professor (Engineering and Science) Dr Iwona Miliszewska is VU's first Endeavour Executive Award winner. Working for women Author of Menopause for Dummies, Lily Stojanovska, is a passionate lecturer in Biomedical and Clinical Science at VU. Lessons in history VU lecturer Gary Foley is a renowned Aboriginal activist, writer, historian and performer. English teacher extraordinaire Vietnam-born Le Son Thanh was VU's first offshore student to complete a PhD in Australia. Recognition for research Researcher and lecturer Dr Elizabeth Verghese is changing lives of those around her through her research. Empowering youth Counsellor Andrew Chua is the inaugural recipient of the APS award for innovation in psychology education. Scripting success Robert De Young’s extensive experience in radio and television is helping educate VU’s media students. A fight for inclusion Professor Roger Slee has dedicated much of his academic life to the international recognition of inclusive education.
