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!”
LINDA TATE (B.Ed)
Inspirational, warm and intuitive…
I am very excited about introducing another member to the consultancy team as she brings with her a wealth of knowledge and expertise grounded in practical experience combined with the natural ability to care and understand others needs. Linda has had a full and varied teaching career in Australia and New Zealand. She has been a classroom teacher of students from grade one to grade seven, a Learning Support teacher in four schools, a Literacy Support teacher and an ESL teacher.
Linda has also had 3 years experience as a Literacy Coordinator, which included writing the school’s Literacy Policy. She is currently completing her Master of Education degree while working as a consultant. Linda enjoys the challenge of new educational directions and the new learning involved, and is as delighted to be a member of this great team as we are in having her join us. Linda has been married to her husband John for 19 years and they have two teenage sons to be proud of and the fabulous ‘Micha’ the wonder dog!
“The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra”
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)
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.”