Qualifications – Master of Education, Deakin University (2013)
Bachelor of Education, P-12 Victoria University (2007)
Post-graduate Certificate in Educational Business Leadership, Deakin University (Current)
Professional Interests/ Expertise
For the last 11 years I have been an educator within the west of Melbourne. I have taken on a number of roles such as classroom teacher, STEM Leader and a School Improvement Team member. Most recently, I have been the Director of Learning and Teaching at St Thomas Aquinas in Norlane. In each of these roles I have built strong relationships with the students and their families. I have had a keen interest in utilising Digital Technologies to make learning and teaching engaging, meaningful and fun! I am passionate about Inquiry Based Learning, STEM and utilising Metacognitive (Thinking) Strategies. I am an enthusiastic person who loves sports and being creative .
Recent Professional Development
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Leading Learning Innovation Immersion Program (Canada & USA)
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Highly Accomplished Lead Teacher (HALT) Assessor Training
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Trauma Informed Practices – Berry Street
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WESTech Executive Team Member
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Founder of ‘Geelong Innovation Collective’
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Leadership GROWTH Coaching
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Managing Difficult Conversations – GROWTH Coaching International
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Authored ‘Hacking Teacher Learning with Student Experts’, ACEL e-Technology Magazine
Drive
I believe all children should be and can be actively engaged in their learning; this has driven my words, thoughts and actions throughout my career. As an educator, I believe knowing all students, their families, their learning needs and interests and building strong connections is integral to becoming an active part of the school community. This is something I look forward to doing here at Christ the King. Through my role as Deputy Principal Learning Teaching Diversity I endeavour to support the school community to continue to create a learning environment where each person reaches their full potential.