Coordinator, South Australia

Deb Hepworth, M.Ed, B.Ed, Dip T (Prim) has held the position of SA State Coordinator with the National Music Teacher Mentor Program since  2017.  Prior to this, she was the Director of Music of the Primary Schools Music Festival for 11 years.

Deb began her teaching life as a general classroom teacher. After winning a Hungarian Government Scholarship to study at the Liszt Academy in Budapest, music education became her passion. She has taught Reception – Yr. 10 Music in both state and private Schools in SA and in Victoria and is the only person to have conducted the Catholic, Independent and State Schools’ Primary Music Festivals in South Australia.

Deb was also a tutor and State and National Music Coordinator with the Australian Girls Choir.

Supporting students on their musical journey, inspiring the love of singing, and working with truly dedicated teachers is for her, a privilege and a joy.