Lauren Sayer | Director Curriculum
Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA)

Lauren Sayer is a dedicated education leader, currently serving as the Director of Curriculum at the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA). Her commitment to improving teaching and learning aligns with VCAA's mission to foster lifelong learning through quality curriculum and assessment. Lauren's previous roles include Executive Director of Research and Innovation at Melbourne Girls Grammar (MGGS), where she championed evidence-based teaching methods, and Co-Director of the Melbourne Girls Grammar Institute (MGGI), creating global educational partnerships and transforming pedagogical practices. Her expertise is grounded in evidence-informed practices, in line with the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership standards, and she's adept at utilising ICT for personalised learning, evident from her tenure as Director of Digital Learning at Haileybury. At the Royal Children's Hospital Education Institute, she also innovated teaching models for children with chronic illnesses in Victoria.