Christine Monjal is a primary school teacher and Master of Education researcher living and working on Dharug Country. She is committed to creating inclusive and supportive learning environments that honour the diversity of learners, including First Nations and EAL/D students. With teaching experience across Australia and internationally, and a background in education, psychology, and child protection, she values wellbeing and belonging for both students and teachers. Christine has a strong interest in HPE, particularly fitness and its impact on concentration, attention, learning, and belonging. Her current research examines how HPE can better support students with innate variations of sex characteristics (IVSC) through inclusive and affirming practice.