Ms Bethany Richardson is an experienced middle and senior school educator with a strong background in Psychology, English, and Humanities education, alongside a passion for student wellbeing and identity-focused learning. At AIS, she teaches Exploring Identities and Futures (EIF) and Activating Identities and Futures (AIF), guiding students to develop self-awareness, agency, and purposeful learning pathways as they explore who they are and where they are heading.
Bethany holds a Bachelor of Education (Middle and Secondary)/Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Leadership in Education (Gifted Education) from Flinders University. Her professional experience spans diverse educational settings across middle and senior year levels. She is recognised for designing engaging, authentic learning experiences that connect curriculum to real-world contexts and student interests. Her teaching approach combines strong curriculum knowledge with innovative use of multimodal technologies, formative assessment, and inclusive practices that support a wide range of learners. She has contributed to curriculum development, ICT leadership initiatives, and whole-school learning events, and has mentored preservice and graduate teachers. She brings a particular interest in student identity development, motivation, gifted education, and learning design that builds ownership and voice.
Beyond the classroom, Bethany has been actively involved in community and youth-focused initiatives, including youth mental health advocacy, wildlife rescue volunteering, and emergency service work. These experiences inform her belief that education should build capable, compassionate young people who feel confident contributing to their communities.