Oakleigh Grammar teacher Tim Hines has been recognised as one of the best educators in Australia under 35 in The Educator’s annual Rising Stars and School Leadership Awards for 2025.
The English teacher earned the accolade of Rising Star at this year’s awards, which recognise educators for their leadership, innovation and achievement in their careers to date.
Oakleigh Grammar congratulated Hines (who is three years into his teaching career) for the accolade.
Principal Mark Robertson praised the educator in a media release for “quickly distinguishing himself as a dedicated professional who cultivates a culture of trust and innovation, empowering his students to take greater ownership and authorship of their own learning.”
The school further expressed their appreciation for Hines’ achievement, saying they are immensely proud of him and his development as a teacher.
“Tim’s dedication to continuous development of teaching practices and elevating student outcomes makes him a worthy recipient of the award,” the school said in its media release.
