I believe that the future needs curious, nurtured souls and sometimes I joke about starting my own school one day.
After 11 years in the classroom and a trip aboard, I decided to take a year of leave to explore life inside and outside of the classroom.
Having graduated from the University of Adelaide in 2008, I have been working as a secondary teacher in the areas of English, HASS and RE while developing my leadership skills in the areas of curriculum (HASS Coordinator and Leader of Learning) and well-being (Year 11 and 12 Well-being Coordinator). I have also had the opportunity to be involved in various pilots and worked with teachers and organisations throughout SA. My knowledge and understanding of what it means to educate young people in an ever changing world continues to grow.
With students at the centre of decision making, the Leaders of Learning improve pedagogy and teacher well-being. We have improved assessment practices, streamlined planning and encouraged ongoing reflection by providing regular professional development as well as one on one support. As well as this, we have focused on how the general capabilities and Project Based Learning can facilitate greater student agency. My strengths are in creating fair assessment and planning for integration as well as supporting new teaching staff. I want to help create learning environments where everyone thrives as curious learners.
Furthermore, I have facilitated students in educating the school community about social justice and have been involved in the coordination of various events that aim to spread awareness around issues such as asylum seekers and human trafficking. In 2015, I worked as the Education Officer for Caritas Australia within South Australia. Recently, I have also had the opportunity to help create curriculum in this area for Kildare Ministries.
Career Highlights
Leader of Learning: Leading continual improvement in Teaching and Learning.
Justice and Democracy Coordinator: Aid in the creation and implementation of justice centered curriculum and student activities.
Year 11 and 12 Well-being Coordinator: support well-being of senior students.
HASS Curriculum Leader: Working collaboratively with members of a key learning area to implement and deliver the ACARA History and Geography Curriculum.
Education Advisor for Caritas Australia: Promoting Caritas Australia through the delivery of workshops and creation of resources which focused on Catholic Social Teaching, justice, a strength based approach to aid and the work of the organisation.
Presenting at the Australian Curriculum Studies Association Conference in Adelaide.
Participation in Curriculum Projects for Catholic Education South Australia.