Employee Profiles
PAT EDGAR (B.Ed, M.Ed.)
“I believe that if educators are to instill a love for learning and knowledge in their students they must be on a continual path of learning themselves”
I completed a Bachelor of Education in the eighties and following that
a Master Education in the nineties whilst teaching full time in a Bayside
State School in Brisbane Queensland.
In fifteen years I taught in all primary year level classrooms, trained
as a Reading Recovery teacher, was a part and full time literacy coordinator
and acting Deputy Principal. I was lucky to have the opportunity to
go to Victoria and train in the Victorian Early Years Program. Since
starting this consultancy four years ago I have co-written a very successful
literacy training program for teacher aides and a Middle Years program
for teachers.
I continue my learning through attending conferences locally and internationally,
subscribing to many professional associations and actively participating
on the local council for the Australian Literacy Education Association.
On a more personal level I have been married to my husband Des for
over 30 years and have three beautiful children. I am thankful for
their encouragement and support of my passion for teaching and learning.
“ T.E.A.M – Together Everyone Accomplishes More.”
Meet my fabulous team...
DEB TYSON (Dip.T, Grad.Dip. Spec. Ed.)
Engaging, informative and entertaining….
I consistently receive outstanding feedback from teachers and teacher
aides with regards to working with Deb. Many Schools recall Deb year
after year to continue mentoring and modeling for teachers, teacher
aides and administrators.
Deb Tyson began working in this consultancy in 2002 and has developed
to senior consultancy level. Deb has been teaching in various roles
in primary schools for more than 30 years. She has worked in classrooms
and supported teaching staff in her role as a support teacher learning
difficulties and as a literacy coordinator.
Deb’s specialty is working with schools to implement a whole
school approach to improving literacy outcomes for all students and
she is called upon regularly to develop strong assessment and monitoring
programs for schools.
Deb is married to Chas and they have three beautiful children who are
a great support to her endeavours in pursuing her quest to improving
outcomes for all students.
“Those who don’t take chances don’t make advances.
Even a turtle doesn't get ahead unless it sticks its neck
out!”
LENA FORD (Dip Ed, Special Ed)
Dynamic, purposeful and caring...
It is June 2008 and I have been very lucky to have had the opportunity to work closely with another teacher who has set herself on the continual path of a lifelong learner. Lena is vey keen to share her expertise with others and I am thrilled that she has chosen to do it with this consultancy.
Lena has been teaching since 1973, during which time she has taken on a variety of roles within the private and state sectors. She is a PD “junkie” in the quest to feed her appetite in keeping up with cutting-edge practice and pedagogy of effective teaching. Lena’s classroom teaching experience ranges from Prep to Year 7 and includes working with ESL and Special Needs. Lena offers a broad insight and expertise into teaching.
With the strong belief that building partnerships in education is productive, Lena has coordinated parent training programs including Early Years Classroom Helpers and Support a Talker. She currently teaches part time, provides educational consultancy for a phonemic approach to spelling program and is excited about the launch of her first educational series as a co-author.
Lena’s husband Warwick and their 4 wonderful children provide the loving, encouraging and supportive environment she needs to pursue her love of learning and teaching.
"Change is inevitable, growth is intentional." ( Dr Robert Anthony)
TRACEY HAND (B.Ed, M.Ed.)
Inspirational and insightful …
It’s 2010! What a fabulous year for this consultancy, as Tracey Hand has decided to be a member of our team. Only part time at the moment but I am hoping she will be available to do more soon. I am very excited about being able to offer Tracey to schools for workshops and coaching as she brings with her not only a wealth of knowledge and expertise but also excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.
Tracey Hand is currently teaching at Matthew Flinders Anglican College, which is a P-12 independent college located in Buderim Queensland. She has extensive classroom experience in both Victoria and Queensland, has worked as an Early Years Literacy Coordinator and as Acting Junior Primary Deputy. She is a qualified Reading Recovery teacher, a Queensland Studies Authority (QSA) trained Preparatory Facilitator and Queensland Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Framework Facilitator.
Tracey is an experienced workshop presenter and has previously presented workshops at the Early Years Conference in Brisbane and for the Meanjin Council. Tracey is passionate about education and is continuing her studies with Brain Based Certification training. She enjoys living close to the beach on the Sunshine Coast with her husband and two children.
What we learn with pleasure we never forget." Alfred Mercier
MARILYN WARREN (Dip T, B.Ed)
Marilyn has been with us since January 2007 as our office assistant. Marilyn has been a good friend of mine for over thirty years. She is very familiar with working within the context of Education, as in her past life she has been a teacher. Marilyn has worked in a variety of contexts and has held clerical office positions in both private and public sectors. She has chosen to take a new direction and join our team in a part time capacity and I am so glad she did.
“Experience is what you get when you are looking for something else.”