Simone Griggs (B.Ed; Masters of Learning Intervention) is a Research Officer with the Effective Practice in Education Research Program at the Australian Council for Educational Research. She commenced with ACER in October 2022.

Before she joined ACER Simone was a kindergarten teacher and educator in Melbourne and Tasmania for over 10 years. She has extensive experience in planning, coordinating, and implementing government-funded kindergarten programs and has led a diverse team of educators to use evidence-based teaching strategies to support inclusion in their preschool programs. Simone has liaised with allied health professionals and provided individualised support to children by building strong connections with families and other stakeholders and, to support this practice, completed a Masters in Learning Intervention from the University of Melbourne in 2022. During her studies, Simone conducted an extensive literature review and research in partnerships between families and early childhood educators. This research has evolved with a focus on family-centred care and the development of resources for educators. Simone has considerable mentoring experience through participating in the Effective Mentoring Program in Victoria and the University of Melbourne’s peer mentor program.