Irene Bakulikira
Irene came with her family to Victoria as a refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo and is now an arts and humanities teacher in Manor Lakes. She is passionate about being a positive role model for her students, showing them that regardless of your background you can pursue your dreams.
Jason Aquilina
Jason taught many apprentices over his 15 years as an electrician before he made the decision to study his Master of Teaching and become a teacher.
He’s now able to bring his passion and experience as an electrician into the classroom, and has helped teach many future electricians gain the skills they need to gain apprenticeships in the real world.
Jo-Anne Weinman
Meet Jo-Anne, whose teaching journey began with a robotics club at her children’s school. She shares how an employment-based teaching degree has given her the flexibility and experience to pursue a career in education.
Shelley Richardson
Shelley is a maths teacher and Inclusion Leader at Elisabeth Murdoch College in Langwarrin. As a neurodivergent person herself, she knows the value in tailoring the classroom to the needs of students.
Watch how she and her inclusion team focus on the overall wellbeing of their students by incorporating her love of performing arts.
Stephanie Swain
Stephanie found out she is Indigenous when she was at university and is now a Koorie Coordinator at Berwick Secondary College. She is passionate about making her school a culturally safe space where her students can build cultural connections.
If you’re First Nations and interested in becoming a teacher, visit Become a Koorie teacher in Victoria.
Alex Johnson
For Alex, physical activity and training for triathlons helps her be a better teacher. She also uses physical education to help her students build their skills and confidence at Yarra Me school in Preston.
Matt Brand
Matt always wanted to be a primary school teacher. Moving from the UK to Victoria allowed him to pursue his passion subjects like Information and Communication Technology and he’s now the Assistant Principal at Kingsley Park Primary School.
He uses new and engaging technologies to connect with his students and motivate them to celebrate school life.
Mr Cogo
Join comedian Nazeem Hussain as he reunites with his science teacher from Melbourne High School, Mr Cogo.
Pre-service teachers in Rainbow
Pre-service teachers (PSTs) Jonah, Sarah, and Jacinta head out to the country town of Rainbow for a teaching placement.
If you’re interested in PST placements in Rural Victoria, head to Rural, regional and specialist school pre-service teacher placements.
Naima in Mansfield
When you visit Mansfield, on Tangurung Country at the base of Mt Buller, it’s easy to understand why Naima decided to move from QLD to teach here at Mansfield Secondary College.
Simon in Torquay
Three years ago, Assistant Principal Simon moved his family to Torquay on Victoria’s surf coast, on Wadawurrung Country.
Zoe in Moyston
Graphic designer-turned-teacher Zoe waved goodbye to Melbourne and hello to community living in Moyston in the Grampians with relocation incentives and supports.
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