Kellie Buckley-Walker

Dr. Kellie Buckley-Walker is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Education at the University of Wollongong, specialising in classroom assessment practices, teacher data literacy, and the validity of classroom assessments. These areas are critical for evidence-based teaching and equitable student outcomes. Her research investigates how teachers design assessments, interpret data, and make instructional decisions—addressing a significant gap in the literature and contributing to improved assessment practices in schools.
More recently, her work has examined collaborative practices and professional development within teacher teams. These studies align with her current ARC projects on the future of professional learning, demonstrating her ability to produce research that is methodologically robust, aligned with national priorities, and impactful for both theory and practice.
Dr. Buckley-Walker has extensive experience in teacher education and research leadership. Her expertise includes quantitative analysis techniques, particularly Rasch measurement theory, and she has contributed to multiple research projects, including an ARC Linkage grant on multiliteracy testing.