{"id":17923,"date":"2025-08-27T08:15:43","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T22:15:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/ssc\/?post_type=article&p=17923"},"modified":"2025-08-27T10:36:27","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T00:36:27","slug":"empowering-the-future-rosanne-sukkars-mission-to-demystify-ai-and-inspire-innovation","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/ssc\/article\/empowering-the-future-rosanne-sukkars-mission-to-demystify-ai-and-inspire-innovation\/","title":{"rendered":"Empowering the future: Rosanne Sukkar\u2019s mission to demystify AI and inspire innovation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Staff Story<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Rosanne Sukkar, Dean of Enterprise and Innovation, is on a mission to reshape how students, staff and parents engage with technology \u2013 especially artificial intelligence. With a background in Computer Science and over two decades of teaching experience, Rosanne brings both technical expertise and a deep passion for empowering others to embrace the digital future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In her Year 11 Enterprise Computing class (a new course), students dive into practical skills like data visualisation, big data analytics and user interface design. \u2018It\u2019s not just about coding anymore,\u2019 Rosanne explains. \u2018It\u2019s about understanding data \u2013 how to analyse it, how to predict with it and how to use it meaningfully. These are transferable skills that apply to any profession.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rosanne is particularly passionate about encouraging girls and young women to pursue technology. \u2018I want our girls to feel confident using and creating with technology,\u2019 she says. \u2018If women aren\u2019t involved in the development of tech, their voices won\u2019t be part of its implementation. Our girls are incredibly talented and they need to know that this space is for them too.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her commitment to innovation extends beyond the classroom. Every fortnight, Rosanne and her colleague Mark Strong of the English Department host a ‘TeachMeet’ for staff, introducing them to new AI tools and encouraging hands-on experimentation. Attendance is growing steadily, with staff discovering how AI can streamline tasks and deepen learning. \u2018We\u2019re not replacing creativity,\u2019 she says. \u2018We\u2019re using AI to take care of the menial tasks \u2013 so we can spend more time with students and go deeper into their learning.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

P&F Association members also benefitted from Rosanne\u2019s expertise this week when she presented to their General Meeting. She wants all of us to have the courage to experiment with AI, rather than risk being left behind in this rapidly evolving technology revolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rosanne believes that critical thinking is key to using AI effectively. \u2018Students need to understand the chain of thought \u2013 how AI arrives at an answer step by step. They need to be able to question it, validate it and use it with confidence.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the same time, Rosanne is clear-eyed about the risks and ethical challenges AI presents \u2013 especially in educational settings. \u2018There are so many tools out there,\u2019 she says. \u2018How do teachers know what\u2019s good for the classroom, what\u2019s appropriate for the age group? No teacher wants to be breaking the rules or putting personal information at risk. They don\u2019t want to put the students at risk.\u2019 She acknowledges that some staff are cautious, and rightly so \u2013 it\u2019s about duty of care. That\u2019s why she\u2019s focused on giving students, teachers and staff a foundational understanding of how AI works, and introducing tools that are safe, practical and beneficial in the classroom. Her approach ensures that students, parents and staff are not only tech-savvy but also thoughtful digital citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking ahead, Rosanne is exploring a startup idea, provisionally called Boost<\/em> \u2013 a wellness initiative she would like to create with student input \u2013 that blends enterprise education with mindfulness. \u2018I want to create a space where students can unplug, maybe do some yoga and reset. After COVID, our younger students\u2019 brains are wired differently. We need to nurture their wellbeing as much as their academic growth.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the heart of Rosanne\u2019s work is a belief in real-world learning. Whether it\u2019s teaching students to build websites, manage budgets, or analyse data, she\u2019s preparing them not just for exams \u2013 but for life. \u2018Universities aren\u2019t asking for essays anymore,\u2019 she says. \u2018They want to see what you can create.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rosanne Sukkar is more than a teacher \u2013 she\u2019s a trailblazer, a mentor and a passionate advocate for innovation. Through her leadership, students, parents and staff alike are learning to navigate the evolving world of AI with curiosity, confidence and creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rosanne Sukkar is pictured here with Mark Strong \u2013 her Action Research Project and TeachMeet collaborator<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Victoria Harper<\/strong>
Editor<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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