Welcome to Educational Data Talks!
Educational Data Talks is a collective of passionate researchers who are passionate about improving the quality of research and development for schools and systems. We share a love of using evidence to create meaningful research, frameworks, instruments, and professional learning programs for our clients. Educational Data Talks was born from more than twenty years of experience in schools, academia, and corporate education spaces locally and internationally. Today, we collaborate with systems, schools, educators, and families to provide accessible solutions to real education problems.
Our mission is clear: Evidence-informed education for all.
Dr Tim O’Leary is the leader of Educational Data Talks’ consultancy activities. He is a researcher, coach and educator with more than twenty years of experience working with Independent, State, and Faith-based schools. Tim’s interests lie in the use of data to improve educational practice from systems to school to the classroom.
PhD (Education); BGeom (Hons); BSci.
Dr Anna Dabrowski leads Educational Data Talks’ philanthropic activities. She is an experienced educator, coach, and researcher who has worked in Argentina, Australia, Finland, Germany, Indonesia, Myanmar, New Zealand, the UK, and the USA. Anna’s research interests lie in promoting equity in schools, empowering girls and women through education, supporting teacher wellbeing, and building capacity among educators.
PhD (Education), MEd, MAAL, MTesol, GCER, CCPT (PTSD), CELTA, BA/Ed