Education Program team

Education Manager
Paula Kilgallon
Paula is an experienced teacher who has worked in primary schools in both Australia and overseas. She also has experience teaching socially disadvantaged children with Berry Street. Paula has post graduate qualifications in Psychology, having completed a Graduate Diploma in Psychology and a Graduate Diploma in Professional Psychology with Monash University. Paula joined the Education Support Team in January 2019, and is committed to helping students achieve their goals.

Education Manager
Ro O’Dwyer
Ro is an experienced classroom and Reading Recovery teacher who has worked in a variety of educational settings over many years. Ro completed graduate studies in Special Education and joined DSV as an education consultant in 2019.
Ro is passionate about sharing her knowledge and experience with teachers to support schools to become more inclusive environments for young people with Down syndrome.

Education Consultant (Regional)
Carolyn Warren
Carolyn is an experienced primary teacher who has worked across all levels F-6. Throughout her teaching career Carolyn has worked with multiple students who needed extra care and consideration. She has a passion for inclusion and enjoys working with teachers to help this happen within the classroom and the school environment. Carolyn joined the Education Support Team in January 2019 and is dedicated to assisting and supporting students and teachers across Northern and North Eastern Victoria.

Education Consultant (Regional)
Megan Bramble
Megan is an experienced special education teacher with a Bachelor of Education and a Graduate Diploma of Special Education. She is committed to promoting inclusion, empowering individuals and maximising learning outcomes. As a member of the Education Support Team since September 2021, Megan is dedicated to supporting students and teachers in the Gippsland Region.