A primary school teacher from Mount Lockyer has been recognised for integrating Indigenous culture with digital technology, winning a state award for her innovative teaching methods.
Carly Mayfield, a teacher and regional digital technologies leader at Mount Lockyer Primary School, was named Outstanding Regional Role Model at the 2025 Women in Technology WA (WiTWA) Tech [+] Awards, according to the Department of Education.
Mayfield developed a curriculum that combines Noongar language and cultural symbols with coding and robotics. She teaches students from Year 3 to 6 how to use Micro:bits, pocket-sized programmable computers, to code Noongar words and cultural symbols, allowing students to connect with the Great Southern’s Indigenous heritage while enhancing their technological competencies.
“I’m incredibly honoured to receive the Outstanding Regional Role Model award,” Mayfield told the Albany Advertiser.
“Working in regional WA and empowering teachers and students through digital technologies is something I’m deeply passionate about, and it’s truly special to see this work recognised.”
The WiTWA Tech [+] Awards recognise outstanding achievements by women involved in the tech industry.
Mayfield claimed the honour for integrating culture, coding, and robotics to transform the student learning experience.
Her work is now being used as a model by schools across WA for integrating culture and technology, highlighting her lasting impact on staff, students, and the regional WA education community, according to the Department of Education.
The award was announced on 30 December 2026. A full list of 2025 award winners is available on the WiTWA website.