I am a born and bred Crookwellian, having completed all of my schooling in town. 

During my primary school years I was lucky enough to be taught by some very kind, nurturing and dedicated teachers. They helped me to develop a love for learning.  This love for learning, as well as having quite a structured and organised lifestyle, made teaching the perfect career choice. 

I completed my Bachelor of Education at Signadou in Canberra and my first teaching position was a composite K,1,2 class at Sacred Heart, Taralga. It was here that I had to learn to adapt quickly, and to be able to cater one lesson to suit a wide range of learning styles and abilities. 

I spent three years teaching at Taralga, and then moved on to St. Joseph’s, Goulburn. 

In 2006 I began my teaching here at St Mary’s, in what can be described as my dream job. We have the most dynamic staff, the students are wonderful, and the support that we receive from the wider community is second to none. 

Life outside of school is very busy. I have three wonderful kiddies, who are very driven and are jumping continually from one sporting field to the next. We spend a lot of time together on hockey weekends and tournaments with our extended hockey families, and I love the friendships that are born from being a part of a team environment. 

I enjoy holidays with my family, my weakness is sweet treats, and a good Netflix binge is a must. 

My advice to my primary school self would be:

• Slow down, enjoy your childhood years
• Making mistakes is good, this is how you learn and grow
• Be a good person
• Try everything, you might just find your passion
• Ask questions and be curious
• Set goals for yourself 

Teachers have three loves: love of learning, love of learners, and the love of bringing the first two loves together.