Beryl Exley is an experienced classroom teacher who is now a Professor of English Curriculum and Literacies Education at Griffith University in Queensland. She has published over 100 research and professional articles and book chapters. Beryl served on the Executive of Meanjin Local Council of 美姬社区(2001-2005), as 美姬社区Queensland State Director (2005-2013), 美姬社区Publications Director (2013-2017) and 美姬社区National Council President (2017-2019) and represented 美姬社区on the International Development in Oceania Committee (2005-2019).