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About meMy professional life has been committed to the education and care of young children aged from birth to 12 years old, as well as to adults within the education and care sector. Over 35 years I have been an Educator, Director, Trainer Assessor and a text book writer.
Beekeeping is an interest that has given me a stronger link to the natural world. I have a huge respect for Australian native creatures which means making sure the introduced honey bee species is managed carefully and respectfully. My methods are natural and calm with a priority given to ensuring the bees are safe and well. The smell of a healthy hive and the sound of the bees working is relaxing for me. I'm passionate about supporting adults and children to achieve their goals. To expand their interests and support their personal and professional growth. |
Qualifications & experience
- Over 35 years working as an Educator, Director, Trainer Assessor and text book writer in the education and care service industry.
- Enjoying working with bees since 2019.
- Bachelor of Education (Adult Education and Training)
- Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
- Diploma of School Age Education and Care.
- Advanced Diploma of Children’s Services.
Children and Adults
My exploration into beekeeping has encouraged me to share my knowledge of the environment with others.
It is my wish to develop programs that support children and adults to be aware of our environmental responsibilities, interdependence and ecosystems.
I have current experience teaching adults and children and my pedagogy draws on a range of approaches, each suited to the individuals and groups I work with.
I provide a range of program options as I am aware that services, educators and children have different needs.
It is my wish to develop programs that support children and adults to be aware of our environmental responsibilities, interdependence and ecosystems.
I have current experience teaching adults and children and my pedagogy draws on a range of approaches, each suited to the individuals and groups I work with.
I provide a range of program options as I am aware that services, educators and children have different needs.
Beekeepers
My beekeeping experience began in 2019 and since then I have become familiar with traditional Langstroth, Flow Hives and horizontal hives.
I have developed what I call a 'Responsive Approach' and work differently to a commercial beekeeper, meaning that my strategies more suited to a backyard or hobby beekeeper who is keen to have a healthy hive and enjoy any extra honey.
My goals are to:
I have developed what I call a 'Responsive Approach' and work differently to a commercial beekeeper, meaning that my strategies more suited to a backyard or hobby beekeeper who is keen to have a healthy hive and enjoy any extra honey.
My goals are to:
- be safe
- respect these little but important creatures
- care for the health of bees
- educate those interested in beekeeping with an expectation that they will take an ongoing responsibility for, and care for, their bees
- ensure bees have enough honey before taking it for humans
- use methods that meet the needs of both the hive and the human
- promote and provide the use of honey bees as part of a health and wellbeing program.
