Cassandra Hunnam | Assistant Principal, Curriculum and Instruction
Oatley West Public School

Cassandra Hunnam is an enthusiastic and driven educator dedicated to making learning exciting, engaging, and rewarding to improve student outcomes. She is a qualified high school English teacher and primary school teacher, with experience in both the public and private sectors. As an APC&I, Cassandra is passionate about literacy and committed to applying well-researched, evidence-based approaches that support children's learning success. Throughout her career, she has worked with students in various settings to enhance their literacy skills, striving to create supportive and effective learning environments that empower learners.

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Day 1 @ 14:00

From Red Pen to Real Impact: Using AI Assessment to Close Writing Gaps

What does it really take to move the needle on student writing? Hear from two APC&Is about how combining proven writing pedagogy with AI-powered assessment leads to measurable improvement in student outcomes. See how consistent, data-informed practice enables teachers to turn assessment insights into targeted instruction, reducing marking time while increasing impact. Uncover practical approaches to identifying and closing learning gaps, strengthening writing composition, and embedding effective feedback loops. Designed for educators and leaders, this is a grounded look at how technology can support (not replace) great teaching.

Sarah Bakker, Head of Education, Seven Steps to Writing Success