Dr. Jean Hopman

Dr Jean Hopman works in the Social Work & Human Service program at RMIT and researches the emotional aspects of collectives by exploring the underlying layers of narrative. With a background in education, her doctoral research is published in a book titled, ' Surviving Emotional Work for Teachers: Improving Wellbeing and Professional Learning Through Reflexive Practice'. She initially completed a Bachelor of Primary and Secondary Education and a Graduate Diploma in Child Psychotherapy Studies. Since 2000 she has taught and counselled in diverse educational settings, including government schools, private schools, international schools, community-based education settings and universities.

Jean's career objective is to have a positive effect and significant contribution to social change by supporting the empowerment of people through collaboration and action.

• Doctor of Philosophy, Victoria University
• Graduate Certificate of Tertiary Education, Victoria University
• Graduate Diploma in Child Psychotherapy Studies, Monash University
• Bachelor of Education (P–12), Monash university

• Leading Teacher/VCAL Coordinator (trauma-informed practice), River Nile Learning Centre
• Teacher, Ras Al Khaimah English Speaking School, United Arab Emirates
• Education Coordinator/Counsellor, i-GAIN Quality Learning
• Teacher, Gippsland Grammar