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Rachel Forgasz is an adjunct senior lecturer at Monash University focusing on the intersection of teaching, emotion, and education. Her early research centered on the role of embodied teaching practices in facilitating transformational learning experiences. Recently, she has shifted her focus towards addressing the challenges posed by the global climate crisis within educational contexts. To address this, she developed the Climate7 framework, which aims to foster climate consciousness among schools, families, and community organizations through workshops and webinars. Her research interests include teacher education, teaching for climate justice, embodied teaching and learning, as well as reflective practice. She has been involved in various collaborative projects aimed at fostering leadership and change in educational settings and has received multiple awards for her contributions to student learning. Additionally, she actively engages in peer review for academic journals and is a member of key educational advisory panels and professional associations.
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