Indian Australian educator Sukruti Narayanan has made history by becoming the youngest person ever to be awarded the prestigious Fellowship of the Teachers’ Guild of New South Wales (FTGN) in the organisation’s 134-year history.
The Teachers’ Guild of New South Wales, founded in 1892 and is Australia’s oldest professional association for educators. Its Fellowship is among the Guild’s highest honours, recognising individuals who have made exceptional contributions to education, leadership and the wider community.
The recognition also marks a rare milestone in the Guild’s history, as the recipient becomes just the fifth Asian ever to receive the prestigious distinction.
The Fellowship is conferred by the Guild Council following a rigorous assessment process and is reserved for individuals whose contributions have had a lasting impact on education and professional practice. It recognises excellence in educational leadership, innovation and service, placing recipients among a distinguished group of educators whose work has shaped the profession over more than a century.
The historic recognition reflects the growing contribution of educators from culturally diverse backgrounds and underscores the Teachers’ Guild of New South Wales’ long-standing commitment to recognising excellence, regardless of age or background.
The other Fellows for this year are:
The other fellows are :
Dr Nicole Archard FTGN, Loreto Kirribilli
Dr Mojgan Mokhatebi Ardakani FTGN, St Ives High School
Amy Ayres FTGN, St Augustine’s College Sydney
Dr James Barkell FTGN, University of Sydney
Professor Phil Cummins FTGN, University of Sydney
Andre De-Villiers FTGN, SCEGGS Redlands Junior School
Suzanne Floro FTGN, Ravenswood School for Girls
Dr Christine Furner FTGN, Hills Grammar School
Peter Gibson FTGN, Barker College
Dr Gavin Hays FTGN, Parramatta Marist High School
Dr Britta Jensen FTGN, Newington College
Dr Anne Johnstone FTGN, Cranbrook School
Dr Maria La Pietra FTGN, Specialised Assistance School for Youth &
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Tim Lloyd FTGN, Plumpton High School
Dr Kimberley Pressick-Kilborn FTGN, Trinity Grammar School
Stephanie Salazar FTGN, Founder / Instructional Leadership Consultant & Coach
Cherine Spirou FTGN, The Lakes Christian College
Dr Peter Stiles FTGN, Excelsia University College
Russ Taunton FTGN, Corrimal High School
Dr Ian Walker FTGN, Australian National University
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