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Childhood should be more than a stepping stone to the serious world of being an adult. Kids need to learn to be organised and to work hard, but they also need to play, imagine, question, and create. Actually, so do adults. Our kids copy what they see us do. It is, therefore, our job to model enjoying life!

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What are your hobbies? Obsessions? Things that make life good?

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My current obsessions are creating on Canva, making beeswax candles, walking in the bush, and listening to audiobooks and podcasts as I travel between my various destinations. And books, of course. I employ many of these obsessions when working to support parents, kids and schools.

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I've had an eclectic career so far and enjoy the variety. Here's a snapshot of some of the experience and study that has led me to where I am now.

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Experience:

• School leader: principal and deputy, Independent and Public Schools 

• Consultant: Curriculum, Learning Specialist, Researcher

• Content writer: Greening Australia, NaturePlay WA, Natural Resource Management groups and other environmental organisations

• Coach and facilitator: Leadership Institute, schools

• Teacher: secondary, primary, education support, academic extension

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Qualifications:

• Master of International and Community Development (current)

• Bachelor of Education (Children with Special Needs)

• Bachelor of Arts (Secondary Education, Society and Environment)

• Cert. III Permaculture

• Permaculture Design Course

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And more learning...

• Aspirant Principal Preparation Program

• Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention

• Youth Mental Health First Aid

• Leading Personalised Learning

• Advanced Facilitation Skills

• Growth Coaching

• Rock and Water Certification

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I love to bridge the gap between research and strategic thinking at the system level, and doing the work to support individual students and their families.

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