I am a teacher in the NSW school system and hold an undergraduate degree in Professional Communications and History, along with postgraduate qualifications to teach English and Human Society in its Environment (HSIE/SOSE).  I am accredited with the NSW Institute of Teachers and have current experience teaching Years 7-12 English and History. My area of particular expertise and interest is senior English (Higher School Certificate), but I also enjoy bringing English alive for middle-schoolers and primary aged students.

Prior to becoming a teacher I worked in the media, first as a print and radio journalist, then in public relations. Sure, these jobs were fun but not nearly as enjoyable as encouraging young people to reach their best potential, and sharing my love of language and all its uses. Now that's a cool way to earn a living! Actually, being a teacher is more than just a job. It's a way of life, an identity. I love to read, I love to write, I love to view and listen, and in the course of pursuing these passions, I've learned a lot from other enthusiastic educators and have been fortunate to share in their knowledge and experience. This website is my way of paying forward the support and encouragement of all these people, and in turn, sharing some of my own favourite resources.