In late 2005 I started teaching again, something I hadn't done in 18 years. I've taught at Wesley College, Glen Waverley Campus in Melbourne where I designed and implemented a program for gifted and talented students in the middle years (10 - 15 years old). I also taught Years 9 and 10 Learning Support to an inspiring group of students. From September 2006 to June 2007 I was the Early Literacy and Learning Support Teacher (K-2) at Yokohama International School in Japan. Now I am very happy to be teaching at Seabrook Primary School in Altona Meadows, Melbourne - an innovative, world class and excellent school.
Prior to this I worked as Paul Grabowsky's assistant - the legendary Australian Jazz musician and composer - on film, recording and music theatre projects. Paul and I still work together on projects when time permits as we have such fun when we do. I am also currently working with Sandy Evans on a music theatre project for the Sydney Opera House.
A few years ago I completed a Master of Music (composition) at The University of Melbourne under the supervision of Master Composer, Mr Julian Yu. I've mainly written large scale music theatre works (operas and ballets) and scored for short films. I use a narrative structure when composing - text and lyrics were my first love... I was writing poetry before I went to school.
Before working with Paul, I worked in many businesses, the personal growth industry, birthing, primary and special education consultancy.
I usually have 5 projects cooking in my head - from music to children's books to knitting. Now that I'm teaching kids how to get more organized, I'm hoping that I'll start practising what I teach.
