Paula Taylor

Paula Taylor is the recipient of the 2025 Prime Ministers' Prize for Science Teaching and the President of the Australian Science Teachers Association. Paula has a BMLSc, BEd, and MEd from Canada which has led to 30 years of exemplary classroom teaching in Science from K to 12. She is a system-wide leader in STEM education in the ACT where she mentors and coaches educators to plan and deliver authentic STEM programs that align with Australia's priority areas. Paula is dedicated to raising the profile of the teaching profession through her advocacy work with industry, peak bodies and government.