South Australia’s best teachers revealed
Our students are in good hands, with Australia’s finest teachers variously described in their “report cards” as inspiring, empowering, supportive and sensitive. See some of SA’s best.
Australia's Best Teachers
Teacher’s painful tattoo promise after netball glory
When Paul Baks learned only one girl at his school was playing sport, he came up with a plan. See how his small act has changed his students’ lives – and why he’s immortalised it forever.
‘Setting a tone’: Melb school’s mission to improve teacher respect
A small Mornington Peninsula high school is tackling two of the biggest problems in Australian education – classroom behaviour and literacy levels – thanks to the dedication of two teachers.
‘My second home’: How Melb schools teach migrant mums vital skills
Since arriving in Australia after being forced to flee Iraq, Enas Hano has learnt English, computer skills and gained employment – all thanks to her kids’ Broadmeadows school.
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How Melb robotics teacher is changing Year 10 science forever
Michelle Magalona spent more than a decade designing hi-tech computer chips before becoming a teacher – and her students are now benefiting from her real-world experience.
‘Fled with nothing’: How Vic principal is helping refugee kids
Dandenong Primary School principal Daniel Riley believes the best way to help disadvantaged families is through the education system. Here’s how he is changing lives.
‘It’s a reality check’: Classroom shocks drive teacher dropout rates
Fronting a class of children for the first time can be daunting – and experts say one key change must happen to keep good teachers.
Steering students to the right solution
Mitcham Primary School maths co-ordinator Laura Scriven is on a mission to inspire students and create valuable life skills.
‘Like rocket fuel for kids’: What makes a great teacher
Everyone has a favourite teacher they remember from school. But what is it that makes them great?
‘Reverse Fagan’: AFLW player’s path from coach to teacher
A host of AFL and AFLW coaches began their working lives as teachers. Now a former Collingwood player plans to do this “the other way round”. Hear her story.
64 years and counting: Lessons from Vic’s longest serving teacher
From outback Queensland to suburban Melbourne, Lesley Foster has seen it all in her six decades of teaching. Find out what the job has taught her.
‘Overwhelmed’: Principal blown away by support for teachers
The principal of a prominent Melbourne school says respect for teachers is improving, but more needs to be done.
Shock data: Why students are flocking back to teaching
Teaching as a profession took a hit during the Covid-19 pandemic, but is re-emerging as a popular career choice in a trend that is tackling workforce challenges in our schools.
‘Life’s too short’: Powerful reason family left for remote island
Sarah Lions was happily living on the Sunshine Coast with her husband, Jaycob, and their three young children when she felt the call to adventure.
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