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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 Animal Adaptations STEM Project

Animal Adaptations STEM Project

An engaging and informative STEM project focused on authentic, real-world connections and the application of animal adaptations knowledge in a creative way. Students will need to justify their design choices and share their thinking. Aimed at Years 4 – 6 (students aged 9-12), this project has clear curriculum connections to Biological Science, Design Technologies and Critical & Creative Thinking. This project bundle is filled with high quality resources! What’s included: Slides – a ‘find the a
Preview of Space Scavenger Hunt

Space Scavenger Hunt

A Space Themed Scavenger Hunt! This is an engaging way to launch curious minds into learning about space - kids are moving around, having fun and learning interesting space facts as they go! For students aged 5-12. The perfect way to begin a unit of learning on space or celebrate National Science Week (August) or World Space Week (October). Download includes: Student clues (3 levels to cater to different ages/ abilities)Space object cards to place around the school or classroom for students to f
Preview of Exploring Circuits STEM Project

Exploring Circuits STEM Project

A STEM project focused on investigation and hands-on application of electric circuits knowledge with clear explicit teaching and assessment.  Download includes: - Explicit teaching slides on series and parallel circuits - Online task - 2x STEM challenges - Teacher’s guide - 2x assessment tasks (including suggestions for next steps) - Student design template.
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.