Mary beloved for her kindness and passion

MEET one of the nominees for the Territory’s FAVOURITE EDUCATOR. IT’S the LAST DAY to vote to recognise our incredible educators for their hard work through the coronavirus pandemic. But HURRY if you want to vote for your favourite. This poll must close at 12pm sharp tomorrow

Preschool teacher Mary Searle from Stuart Park Primary has been nominated by her students and parents for the NT News Favourite Educator poll. Picture: Che Chorley

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DEDICATION to her students and their families is why this educator could be the territory’s favourite.

The NT News is searching for the Territory’s favourite educator, and with just a day to go more than 500 votes have come in.

Stuart Park Preschool teacher Mary Searle is one of 30 finalists, nominated for her passion and kindness with children.

Ms Searle believes she was nominated for working hard to involve families in their child’s education.

Preschool teacher Mary Searle from Stuart Park Primary has been nominated by her students and parents for the NT News’ Favourite Educator. Picture: Che Chorley

“Families are really important part of a child’s education and I try to engage families as often as I can in their kid’s education,” she said.

“Especially at this age group, I think families are the first educators and it s important we’re in the journey together.”

She says one of her favourite things each day is walking into the classroom and seeing how excited the students are to see her.

“It’s sort of like a rockstar moment,” she laughed.

CAST YOUR VOTE HERE – Voting closes at lunchtime on Friday

It has been a tense race with many twists and turns. The Top 5 so far are:

Page McMillan – Life Education NT

Nominated by Suzi Spedding

It’s time for Deb and Page to be recognised for their commitment to the health education delivery in tough conditions always with a smile and embracing what challenges are thrown their way!

Deb Martin – Life Education NT

Nominated by Luke Reynolds

There are no lengths she will not travel to improve the health and wellbeing of young Territorians.

Mary Searle – Stuart Park Preschool

Nominated by Masami Morshige

She is a teacher who can accept everything! I always felt her passion for education and children. Her smile is brimming with kindness and thoughtfulness that she can’t hide. My son came to like school because of her being there! I’m so pleased that she is his teacher.

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Suzi Spedding – Life Education NT

Nominated by Fiona Kerwin

Suzi my vote is also for you too along with these amazing educators.

Valerie Makarounas – Leanyer Primary School

Nominated by Cat Durrington

She cares so much about all of her kids. Throughout the pandemic she was amazing at keeping the students informed, she began preparing to go online at the end of term one with videos on class dojo so the kids would be prepared. She has helped my daughter through a really rough year and I do not know how it will be for her next year without her. She is a treasure and gem.

CAST YOUR VOTE HERE: Who is the Territory’s favourite educator

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