Six Central Coast teachers are among 86 educators who were recognised recently for achieving Highly Accomplished or Lead Teacher (HALT) accreditation over the past 12 months.
They are: Samantha Beveridge of St Brendan’s Catholic Primary School Lake Munmorah; Nicholas Cashin of Central Coast Adventist School; Nari Hamilton-Foster of Terrigal Public School; Alicia Nugent of Terrigal Public School; Allison Passafaro of MacKillop Catholic College; and Claire Walsh of Erina High School.
They were among a record number of NSW teachers recognised for achieving the highest levels of accreditation, in a prestigious ceremony held at The State Library of NSW.
These are teachers whose expert practice and educational leadership is lifting student outcomes across schools and early childhood settings.
NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) CEO Paul Martin said achieving HALT accreditation in NSW was a significant accomplishment.
“The talent and commitment of these teachers make them an asset to their classrooms, learning environments and broader communities,” he said.
“These are just some of the teachers in NSW who demonstrate exemplary practice and innovation in teaching, and they deserve to be celebrated.”
The record number of new HALTs being recognised in 2025 comes after NESA overhauled the HALT application process to ease the administrative burden on teachers, while maintaining the program’s rigour.
The simplified application process reduces the amount of evidence required and offers more flexible ways to submit evidence.
“HALT accreditation doesn’t just celebrate individual achievement – it builds leadership within our schools and strengthens the teaching profession from the inside-out,” Martin said.
Learn more about the HALT impact and find out how to start your application on the NESA website.
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