Bess Naughtin | eLearning Leader
St John's Catholic Primary School, Footscray

Bess Naughtin is an innovative educator and eLearning Leader at St John's Catholic Primary School in Footscray. With a passion for leveraging technology to enhance learning experiences, Bess loves integrating digital tools and resources into the classroom.

Bess is dedicated to empowering both students and teachers to embrace digital literacy and innovation. She is known for her creative approach to curriculum design, incorporating online platforms and multimedia resources to design learning experiences that inspire innovation and ignite curiosity. 

At EDUtech 2025, Bess will share her experiences and practical insights on using AI in education. In her session, ‘How Our Educators Created Bespoke AI Sidekicks to Summarise, Synthesise, Analyse & Organise’, she’ll demonstrate how to build a personalised AI assistant powered by your own materials. Drawing on real examples from her school, Bess will showcase how leaders and educators are using NotebookLM to save time, spark creativity, and stay organised, offering a real-world glimpse into AI’s potential.