ATEA/Pearson Teacher Educator of the Year Award Pearson Australia is delighted to announce that the winner of the ATEA/Pearson Teacher Educator of the Year Award for 2012 is Dr Margaret Plunkett from Monash University, Victoria. Margaret was presented with the award at the annual ATEA conference held in Adelaide in July 2012. Margaret's prize includes $3000, a certificate and a commemorative trophy. The aim of the award is to encourage and recognise innovative teaching practices in Teacher Education at a university level. Each year nominations are accepted from university level teacher educators, whose primary activity is teaching education students. The ATEA/Pearson Teacher Educator of the Year Award is judged by members of the ATEA executive committee. As a teacher educator, Margaret's passion for understanding the diversity of learning needs at every level of education has underpinned her pedagogical approach to both course development and practice. She has a commitment to broad teacher education, aiming to better prepare teachers who are capable of working inclusively with all students, irrespective of ability level or locale.