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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, Educators and Adults
My exploration into beekeeping has encouraged me to share my knowledge of the environment with others, particularly with children, educators and adults.
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.
While my flexible programs can be adjusted to meet any of the EYLF Learning Outcomes, most commonly they meet:
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.
While my flexible programs can be adjusted to meet any of the EYLF Learning Outcomes, most commonly they meet:
- Learning Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world, Children become socially responsible and show respect for the environment
- Learning Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners, Children develop a growth mindset and learning dispositions such as curiosity, cooperation, confidence, creativity, commitment, enthusiasm, persistence, imagination and reflexivity.
Beekeeping
My beekeeping experience began in 2019 and since then I have become familiar with traditional Langstroth, Flow hive and horizontal hives.
I have developed an api-centric approach and work differently to a commercial beekeeper, meaning that my strategies more suited to a backyard beekeeper who is keen to have a healthy hive and enjoy any extra honey.
My goals are to:
I have developed an api-centric approach and work differently to a commercial beekeeper, meaning that my strategies more suited to a backyard 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 are as natural as possible while still maintaining regulations and requirements
- promote and provide bee therapy.
