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Hi everyone, My leadership journey started abroad in the UK and Abu Dhabi / Dubai.  I arrived back in Perth in 2013 and held Associate Principal position in Carnarvon, and Deputy Principal position at Baconsfield and currently at Shelley Primary School.   I am looking forward to building my knowledge and skills in Instructional Leadership.

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Hello

I am currently a student adviser and teacher of ESL/ EAL/D at Canning College. Over the past few terms I have also acted as Head of the ESL department.

I really enjoy teaching second language learners and I am really lucky to be in a terrific, supportive environment to do so.

I love travelling and have just returned from a trip to Korea. My father served in the KOSB's and so I went to Busan to the UNMCK.
I am also a keen photographer and will be the school's graduation ceremony photographer this week.
I have also been fortunate to spend quite a bit of time teaching in China - in Nanjing, Xiamen and Hu'ian.

Thanks! I am the shorter one.. my son is 6ft 3!

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Hi All,
I graduated as a mainstream primary school teacher and completed four special education units as part of that degree, which gave me the accreditation to teach in an education support setting.
I am currently working as a Secondary School Special Needs Educator of year 10 students and recently enjoyed a stint of 'Acting DP'.
My teaching career began in mainstream settings in the Wheatbelt at district high schools - hence I gained experience in years k-10. I also worked as a lecturer at TAFE with 'Education Assistants'. Since moving to Perth, some ten years ago, I have worked in mainstream primary schools, a primary special needs centre and have been at Kalamunda Secondary for the last five years.
I recently finished a Graduate Certificate in Special Needs education at Newcastle Uni NSW; after having enrolled to complete a Masters. I took a 'step-out' option as I needed a bit of a break - I have left my options open and hope to return to finish my Masters one day.
I am also beginning to explore VET opportunities for my year 10 students - having a Cert IV in training and assessing.
Eventually I would like to secure a leadership role. This course is yet another opportunity to build on my skills and assist in my preparedness for when that time arrives!
(The one on the right with my bestie!)

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Hi Everyone,
I am a Careers and VET (Vocational Education and Training) teacher at John Forrest Secondary College. I enjoy engaging students in Work Studies and Career and Enterprise as well as Certificate courses in Business and Tourism.

I love my work. I have transitioned from leadership roles as a Teacher-librarian at many schools over 30+ years to my current areas of interest in the past 6 years. I want to move forward into a leadership role in the CAVE area.

I enjoy family, bush walking, music, yoga, belly dancing, learning and the Middle East and look forward to being part of the collaborative learning process in this leadership course.

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Hi everyone,
My name is Peta Kapor and I am the Deputy Principal at Carcoola Primary School.  I have been here off and on since 2010, winning my position here in 2013.
I started he Diploma post grad course at UWA on School Leadership in 2014 but circumstances prevented me from going any further than the first unit on What is School Leadership? I found that unit fascinating and look forward to seeing what this course has to offer.
I wanted to complete this course to further my skills as a leader and look forward to the upcoming work (although this start week has been a very busy one for me, with little time to devote to the first module as yet.)

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Hi Everyone,

I am currently teaching at Carramar Primary School as a year 4 teacher and I have been the Curriculum Leader for Literacy for the past 6 years. I gained level 3 teacher at the time permanency was taken away so I'm still chasing that elusive pot of gold (lol).
I am now really looking to explore various avenues in leadership and spread my wings if you will.
This is my second go around at starting this course as I insanely tried to commence this along with fulltime teaching and NAPLAN writing marking. (Hay I thought I didn't sleep but I was wrong).
I'm looking forward to the learning and conversations with you all.

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Hi Everyone

I am currently a Consultant Principal at the Institute for Professional Learning.  I am looking forward to supporting you in your learning in this on-line environment.

My substantive Principal position is at Winthrop Primary School and prior to this I was the principal at Coolbinia Primary School and Dalkeith Primary School.  I have worked in many regional and country locations including Christmas Island DHS, Donnybrook DHS, Port Hedland, Merriden PS, Kinlock PS and my first appointment was to a remote Aboriginal School inland of Halls Creek, Balgo Hills Aboriginal Community School.

Education is such a meaningful profession and every day we learn something new. I've worked in varied positions in the Department of Education as a co-ordinator for the Level 3 Classroom Selection Process and as a Policy Writer and at Regional Offices in Curriculum Leadership Roles. I have enjoyed the challenges each and every position provides.

I am excited to support you as you step in to the Leadership arena and am here to assist in any way.

julie.carlson@education.wa.eduau

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Hi Everyone,
I am currently working as a Coaching Advocate for the Institute for Professional Development.

I have worked in a range of leadership roles including Deputy Principal, Level 3 leadership roles and as a NAPLAN Lead Marker and Team Leader.

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Hi Everyone, I am currently a program coordinator at Joseph Banks Secondary College which is just north of Wanneroo.

I have worked in a number of leadership roles across the state. I am looking forward to the next six weeks to strengthen my knowledge of leadership and to explore more ways of being an effective leader in my school and my learning community.

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Hi Everyone,
My name is Richard Charlton and I am a Year 6 Teacher at Lakelands Primary School in Mandurah. I am also the Numeracy Coordinator and I often step in to do some Acting Deputy Principal roles.

I have worked in the Goldfields and in a variety of schools in the metropolitan area. I have been teaching for 9 years and I still have a real passion for education and leadership. I have just recently enrolled myself into Edith Cowan University where I have just started studying a Graduate Certificate of Education: (Special Education Complex Communication Needs).

I am looking forward to the next six weeks of building my capacity with my leadership skills and connecting with you all.

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Hi Everyone. I am currently teaching at Mindarie Senior College as the Manager of Health and Physical Education. I have been at the College since its inception in 2003. I currently teach Yr 12 ATAR Physical Education Studies, Yr 11 General Outdoor Education and Yr 12 General Outdoor Education. I did a teacher exchange for 12 months to Canada in 2012.
I am looking at developing my skills and knowledge to move into Deputy Principal roles over the new few years. I'm looking forward to the collaboration which will take place over the next 6 weeks or so. I love to travel!!!

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Hi everyone,
I am a Year 3/4 at Carlisle Primary School and I am the Numeracy leader aswell. I have been teaching for 6 years and have thoroughly enjoyed taking on a leadership role. I have had the opportunity to work closely with the admin team to develop and improve numeracy practices at our school. I am looking forward to learning more about leadership and increasing my knowledge in this area.

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Hi everyone, I am currently acting as Associate Principal at Rockingham Senior High School, after being the Head of Mathematics for four and half years. I have taught for the past 11 years in different schools, including Bunbury, Secret Harbour and Rockingham, with a focus on gifted and talented Mathematics teaching. I am looking forward to continuing to refine my knowledge and understanding of leadership roles in a school community, and improve my practices in my current role.
I am also currently working on my Masters in Education, as I am an advocate for life long learning. I live in Secret Harbour with my family, and dogs, and enjoy the relaxed lifestyle this beautiful suburb offers me.

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Hi Everyone, I am currently teaching English as an Additional Language at Carlisle Primary School. I began my teaching career five years ago after completing my Masters in multicultural education. I am looking forward to connecting with new professional colleagues and developing new understandings of best current practices for school leaders.

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Hello all, I am currently working as Program Coordinator at Halls Head College ESC in Mandurah. I have worked at HHCESC for 14 years since moving back to Western Australia after a 13 year stint in California. I have been provided the opportunity to develop my skills by being given several leadership roles within the school and am thoroughly enjoying my role as Program Coordinator.
I am looking forward to this course, connecting with new colleagues and developing a deeper understanding of current best practice for school leaders.

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I am a teacher at Wananami RCS in the Kimberley. Magic school, wonderful students. Life is good! After graduating I worked at Cottesloe PS, Western Australian Institute of Deaf Education as a teacher of the deaf and then moved to the Kimberley. This is my fourth year at Wananami. I started as the KP1 teacher and I am now teaching year 2-4. I have been able to follow some of my current students as their teacher since kindergarten and it has been great to see all of their achievements. I am interested in a leadership role and would like to develop my skills in this area.

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Hi Everyone, I am currently teaching at Southwell P.S. which is a level three mainstream school in Hamilton Hill, Perth. I have taught for nine years in a range on schools including rural, international and metropolitan. I have been teaching at Southwell for five years as a classroom teacher mainly in junior primary, however was an upper primary teacher prior to that. It is during this time that I have developed a passion for aboriginal education, behaviour management and curriculum development. I am part of the leadership team and have been heavily involved in creating change within our school and the community. I have been lucky enough to participate in the Fogarty Edvance leadership course and regularly relieve the principal during her absence. I am hoping to move in to a deputy position in the near future.

On a personal note, I enjoy travelling,  socialising and my wonderful family.

I am looking forward to getting to know you all and build my leadership skills throughout the next six weeks.

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Hi Everyone, I am currently teaching at Mount Margaret Remote Community School.  I have just moved over from NZ and enjoying the outback adventures. I teach a Yr 3,4,5,6 class. In the past I have mainly taught Yr 7,8,9. This is my 9th year of teaching and have been in numerous leadership roles but look forward to going into deputy or principal roles in the future.
I too am  looking forward to hearing about your experiences and being on this journey together

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Hi Everyone, I am currently teaching children with special needs at Riverside Education Support Centre in Mandurah. I began my teaching career remote teaching in the Kimberly and Pilbara in 2008 after studying a B.Ed with a major in Aboriginal Ed through Notre Dame University in Broome. I have been here at Riverside since February 2013, teaching mainly upper Primary students.  I find my role here very rewarding and it offers many opportunities to engage with community groups, Government Agencies, other Ed Support Schools and the parents and carers of our students. I look forward to meeting you all through the online discussion boards, takes me back to uni days!

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Hello everyone,
I teach Years 7-12 at Kelmscott Senior High School. I am a Languages, English and Maths teacher, although I am currently only teaching German. I am also the Year 8 Coordinator, responsible for 250+ students. I have enjoyed leading school exchanges to Germany over the Christmas holidays for the past few years, where I can see my students interact in the language and culture.

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Rachael Cairns                Hi everyone, I am currently teaching year 6 at Riverside Education Support Center. I have been at this school for three years. previously to this I taught in mainstream, upper school for six years in Scotland. I enjoy undertaking personal development and furthering my skill set. I think this is why I enjoy working within Ed Support so much, as it can be very challenging at times.

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Rachael Cairns                Hi everyone, I am currently teaching year 6 at Riverside Education Support Center. I have been at this school for three years. previously to this I taught in mainstream, upper school for six years in Scotland. I enjoy undertaking personal development and furthering my skill set. I think this is why I enjoy working within Ed Support so much, as it can be very challenging at times.

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Hi
I'm a Year 3 classroom teacher at Duncraig Primary School. I'm relatively new to teaching having made a significant career change five years ago. As I watched the world open up for my children during their early education, I couldn't help but become inspired to be a part of this wonderful profession. Over the past 18 months I've taken on a number of 'other' roles within my school and I've loved the challenges presented to me. I'm excited about moving my career forward and leadership is something I feel naturally drawn towards. I'm hoping this course will build knowledge and I look forward to working with you all.
Outside of the classroom, I like to play tennis, cycle, read and spend time in my garden.

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Hi everyone,
My name is Glen and I am currently a year 3 classroom teacher at Edney Primary School in High Wycombe. This is my ninth year of teaching, and fourth year at Edney. I previously taught at Yale Primary School in Thornlie, and North Kalgoorlie Primary School.
I am looking into furthering my career in the future, by either taking up future fixed-term deputy roles here at Edney, or applying for deputy roles at other schools. My principal/line manager here at Edney suggested that I undertake this course, to further develop my understanding of the role of administration.
In my spare time I enjoy playing and watching sport, going to the gym and spending time with my family and friends.

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Hi Everyone,
I am currently working at Moorditj Noongar Community College (Perth) as the year 5/6 teacher. Most of my teaching experience has been with challenging behaviour settings, which I really enjoy.  I have worked mostly in   upper primary, however, I have also been at the other end and taught Pre-Primary.
I am hoping to move into a Deputy role in the near future. I'm  looking forward to hearing about your experiences.
In my spare time I like party/ event planning and travelling.

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Hi Everyone,
I am currently the art/PE/behaviour teacher at South Hedland Primary School. This is my first year back in the classroom for a while. For the last few years I have had the role of a Behaviour Consultant travelling the Pilbara.

I'm hoping to move into a Deputy role in the near future.

For chill down time I love to make jewellery, cook, explore the local area and spend time with my beautiful family.

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G’day all, Associate Principal 7-12 at Mt Barker Community College. Glorified name for the deputy who deals with naughty kids and naughty teachers! I’ve enjoyed my leadership journey so far – Year Coordinator, Head of English, TDC for English in the Outcomes days, now Associate Principal. The question is can I push it to the next level, or is it time to move sideways…?  Doing this course is one way to explore my options further.

When not at school l love to read, sleep, eat and be in quiet places with friends. I hate to exercise and cook – but I force myself to do it. I have spent my whole teaching career in country schools (except for that first year in Swan View), and can’t see myself living in the city. Looking forward to having my brain activated in different ways and getting it out of the day-to-day dramas of everyday school life.

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Hi everyone
My name is Tracey and I am currently acting deputy at Glen Forrest primary School. I have been in administration positions for the past 3 and a half years. The majority of my teaching career has been spent in years 1 -3 classes.
This is my first online course and I'm looking forward to a new challenge and chatting to you all.
I love to travel to new places and experience different ways of life and food and try to travel at least twice a year.

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Hi Everyone,
My name is Lizzy and I'm currently the Program Coordinator at Kalumburu Remote Community School. I have been working in remote communities as a teacher for 7 years (not all in a row). However, this is my first year as a Level Three Deputy.
I love the lifestyle that living remote brings, including fishing, camping and exploring the outdoors, even though I feel like I haven't done that much this year :(
I look forward to increasing my knowledge and skills in effectively leading staff, students and the school community

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Hi everyone,

My name is Adele and I am currently in an acting Head of Department role at Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School (HASS and VET). Our school has Years 7 - 10. I teach Year 10 HASS and Year 9 Work Studies (I have had to give up my Year 10 Work Studies since taking on the role). I also monitor the Work Place Learning program.
I have previously completed several online courses and really enjoy the freedom and pace that it allows you to complete the work (I prefer being able to consider my responses to questions before speaking and the online environment allows perfectly for this!). I look forward to getting to know the other people on this course and expanding my knowledge of leadership in different contexts as well as expanding my knowledge of the Professional Standards for Principals (and other Level 3 and above roles). I have also started to writing my application to be a Level 3 classroom teacher so I think this course will be really helpful.
Outside of school, I like to travel, although I haven't done much travel in the last year or so; I think I need to fix that soon :-)
I'll also have to find a photo to upload tomorrow as well

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Hi Everyone,
I'm Shelley and I am a Level 3 Classroom Teacher currently teaching at Leeming SHS. I run the Dance program and have been a member of the student services team (in various capacities) for the last 6 years. This will also be my first online learning experience and I am looking forward to refreshing my teaching practice and exploring other professional avenues. Aside from my interest in Dance, outside of school I am also a Jungle Body Fitness Instructor and enjoy being active and doing anything outdoors.

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Hi everyone, my name is Lauren and I am currently working at Jerramungup District High School and have done so for the passed 4 years. I am teaching Maths, Science, PE and Dance to our 2 high school classes. I love teaching in the country as it has allowed me to branch out into different teaching areas and year levels.
When not at school I love being outside. The beach is my favourite place to visit on the weekends and holidays.
This is my first online program and look forward to learning a lot from you all.

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I'm currently teaching a grade 1,2,3 class at Fitzroy Crossing and loving it. I have been here for 4 years now, continuing my learning journey.

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My name is Kelly and I am a Level 3 Classroom Teacher currently working at Mindarie Senior College in the H&PE learning area. I am also a Year Leader here at the College, overseeing the Year 11 cohort which has 415 students in it.
I began teaching in 1999 at Manjimup SHS.
This year I have 2 Year 12 classes (General Outdoor Education and ATAR Physical Education Studies) and 1 Year 11 class (ATAR Physical Education Studies).  I enjoy working with the different types of students that I see, teaching these courses.
On a personal level, I really enjoy travelling. I am fresh back from a 2 week stint in Vietnam!
I have never done any online learning before, and am looking forward to being a part of this program and group.

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My name is Melinda and I am your Explore Course Facilitator.

I look forward to meeting all of you as you join me in this exciting online learning environment.

I am a lifelong learner and have been a professional educator for over 30 years. I have worked in public education in Queensland, New South Wales and Western Australia, as a classroom teacher, Deputy Principal, Principal, Literacy and Pedagogy Consultant, Professional Learning Developer and Facilitator and Manager of Leadership and Teaching and Learning.

In 2015 I decided to 'retire' from the Department to do more of what I love the most - work with other learners to explore their leadership.

I am excited about the opportunity to learn from you and to support your learning over the next six weeks.  I also look forward to seeing a picture of you with your posts - I love being able to put a face to a name!

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me on melinda.webb2@education.wa.edu.au

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Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about the program, be it a technical or content issue.

Di Rigby

Dianne.Rigby@education.wa.edu.au