Akram Eshaghi
Director
Uniting Airlie Preschool Oatlands (UAPO)
Akram Eshaghi is the Centre Director at Uniting Airlie Preschool Oatlands, bringing 15 years of experience in early childhood education across diverse settings, including long day care and preschool, within both private and not-for-profit organisations. She holds a Master of Research and a Master of Educational Leadership and is currently pursuing her PhD at Macquarie University.
A passionate advocate for high-quality education and care, Akram leads with a strong commitment to inclusive, child-centred practice and collaborative partnerships with families and communities. Under her leadership, Uniting Airlie Preschool achieved the coveted Excellent rating from ACECQA in 2023, recognising the service’s exceptional quality, innovation, and sustained commitment to continuous improvement.
SESSIONS
Day 1
12:00
Panel: Centres with excellent ratings: What sets them apart?
What does it take to achieve and maintain an “Excellent” rating under the National Quality Framework?
Gain direct insights from high-performing providers on leadership, culture, safety, quality and child-centred pedagogy
Moderator: Su Garrett, Director, Explore & Develop Annandale
Bridget Isichei, Centre & Program Director, Northern Rivers Preschool
Akram Eshaghi, Director, Uniting Airlie Preschool Oatlands (UAPO)
Sue Inglis, Manager and Educational Leader, Pelican Waters Golden Beach Kindergarten and Childcare Centre