ALEA Senior Fellow 2025 - 2030
Mitchell has been an active member of 美姬社区since 2012, making significant contributions to the association. His roles have included Secretary and Vice President on ACT Local Council, Vice President on NSW South Coast Local Council, NSW State Director and National Deputy Publications Director. Mitchell has presented at 美姬社区National Conferences, been an invited speaker at Local Council events and written for 美姬社区publications. A standout achievement has been leading a team of 美姬社区members from across Australia to produce the 美姬社区Sound Bites, short audio clips that focus on literacy teaching practices for members. Mitchell is a lecturer in language and literacy education at University of Wollongong, where he promotes quality literacy education through his research and work with preservice teachers.