Debbie Conway |
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My professional life has been committed to the education and care of children and adults. Over 35 years I have been an Educator, Director, Trainer Assessor, Resource and Development Manager and a text book writer.
I'm passionate about supporting others to achieve their goals. To expand their interests and support their personal and professional growth. I strongly believe that active learning creates lasting effects.
Beecaring is an interest that has given me a stronger link to the natural world. As I've learnt more about these creatures I have become more and more interested in how they:
I'm passionate about supporting others to achieve their goals. To expand their interests and support their personal and professional growth. I strongly believe that active learning creates lasting effects.
Beecaring is an interest that has given me a stronger link to the natural world. As I've learnt more about these creatures I have become more and more interested in how they:
- link to our human world
- work together in harmony
- provide health and wellbeing benefits
- encourage us to problem solve
- challenge us to trust each other and them.
Qualifications & experience
- Over 35 years working as an Educator, Director, Trainer Assessor, Resource and Develop Manager and text book writer.
- Bachelor of Education (Adult Education and Training).
- Provide guest speaking and educational programs for Werribeeks Bee Club.
- Experience caring for bees since 2019.
- Current Teacher at Victoria University.
- Hold current Certificate in Biosecurity for Beekeepers.
- Hold current certificate - Introduction to Varroa Management.
- Completed Varroa Specialist classes with AgVic/VCC and continue education to maintain this knowledge.
- Member of Victorian Apiarist Association (VAA).
- Member of Werribeeks Bee Club.
- Run Beginner Circle at Werribeeks Bee Club.
- Advanced Diploma of Children’s Services.
- Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
- Diploma of School Age Education and Care.
With experience in teaching and supporting adults, my pedagogy draws on a range of approaches, each adapted to the individuals, groups and teams I work with. I hold a strong belief that individuals and groups enjoy sharing active learning experiences and remember this learning into the future.
Beecarers
Since 2019 I have become familiar with traditional langstroth hives, Flow hives and horizontal hives.
My beecaring approach means that my strategies are flexible to each colony and the goals of their own beecarers - those with one, two or three hives. It is important to me that a beecarer expands their interests past honey making so gaining a sense of exploration, relaxation and wonder.
In line with this, I provide access to a Varroa Controller. This chemical free varroa management method uses heat as a mechanical control. See more on my Varroa Controller service page or information in my links page.
My beecaring approach means that my strategies are flexible to each colony and the goals of their own beecarers - those with one, two or three hives. It is important to me that a beecarer expands their interests past honey making so gaining a sense of exploration, relaxation and wonder.
In line with this, I provide access to a Varroa Controller. This chemical free varroa management method uses heat as a mechanical control. See more on my Varroa Controller service page or information in my links page.