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COBURG, Victoria, Australia
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I’m an experienced educator with 13 years in primary classrooms and the past 2 years working as a STEM education consultant. I have a deep understanding of what works in real classrooms: balancing curriculum demands with creativity, engagement, and meaningful learning. I specialise in designing hands-on STEM experiences that build curiosity, collaboration and critical thinking, and support teachers to feel confident and inspired in delivering integrated, student-centred STEM learning.
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Preview of Binary Coding Slides, Activities & Handouts

Binary Coding Slides, Activities & Handouts

Make binary coding clear, hands-on and engaging with this resource set designed for students aged 9-13. Perfect for introducing how computers store and communicate information, this pack combines explicit teaching, unplugged activities and motivating challenges with a Minecraft-inspired twist. This resource is: ✔ Low-prep and ready to use ✔ Blends explicit instruction with hands-on learning ✔ Supports Digital Technologies curriculum outcomes ✔ Encourages problem-solving, logical thinking and per
Preview of Space Design Thinking Challenge

Space Design Thinking Challenge

The focus of this STEM Challenge is to get students making considered design choices based on a set of criteria, and being able to justify these choices. All while learning about planet features! Students learn about the surface features of the planets using the posters provided, then plan and make a prototype spacecraft for exploring one specific planet. They justify their design choices. Using only every-day, recycled materials, this STEM Challenge is low-prep and engaging. It provides a great
Preview of Ocean Clean Up STEM Challenge

Ocean Clean Up STEM Challenge

Connect students to their world and support a deep understanding of environmental issues through a practical learning experience. This STEM challenge will engage your students in robust discussions and encourage them to be part of the solution, working together towards minimising the amount of pollution in our oceans. Recommended for students in Years 3 and 4. What’s included: PowerPoint Presentation: interesting facts shared in an engaging way and an introduction to the challenge.Student Design
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Experience

I’m an experienced educator with 13 years in primary classrooms and the past 2 years working as a STEM education consultant. I have a deep understanding of what works in real classrooms: balancing curriculum demands with creativity, engagement, and meaningful learning. I specialise in designing hands-on STEM experiences that build curiosity, collaboration and critical thinking, and support teachers to feel confident and inspired in delivering integrated, student-centred STEM learning.

Teaching style

My teaching style is hands-on, student-centred, and grounded in curiosity and real-world relevance. I create STEM resources that are purposeful, playful, and accessible—designed to spark creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration across a range of year levels. Many of my resources are open-ended challenges that integrate design thinking, First Nations knowledge, and sustainability, with clear curriculum links and support for classroom implementation.

Awards & shining teacher moments

I received the Victorian Primary School Teacher of the Year Award in 2019 for my work in creating a STEM and literacy program that re-engaged reluctant writers through hands-on, purposeful learning. I designed a makerspace that combined robotics, electronics, construction, and storytelling, giving students opportunities to design, build, test and write with real purpose.