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National Award Recipients 2002
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Australian National Award recipients for 2002 with the
Minister for Education, Science and Training, Dr Brendan Nelson
at Old Parliament House, Canberra, 3rd March 2002

	LOUIS BRADFIELD Dip.T-Primary & Preschool PRESCHOOL Maridahdi Early Childhood Community Toowoomba Queensland
	Louis has been instrumental in establishing the Maridahdi Early Childhood Community in Toowoomba, a centre where the arts are seen as a tool to allow children to tell their stories. He tutors and lectures at the University of Southern Queensland and has established Dialogue, a network of early childhood teachers committed to putting children's needs at the heart of decisions about education. The group offers an ongoing educational program to support parents. Using time, space and materials as resources, children are encouraged to enjoy unique artistic expression. As a parent nominator says, "with humour as a tool, Louis transforms a mundane instruction into a circus of excitement." Louis receives his awards for "passionate dedication to Early Childhood Education." He is in his 20th year as a teacher with 13 at East Toowoomba.

	THOMAS CARR B.Ed, Dip.T SECONDARY Dubbo South High School New South Wales
	Thomas Carr's mission is to motivate and manage his students "so they feel good about themselves and the learning process as well as teaching them how to learn about learning". As part of his academic program, Tom promotes self-exploration, self-control and opportunities for success in a safe, friendly environment. According to students, he makes "lessons interesting and students eager to learn"; he's "fun to be around and gives us confidence and self esteem"; and "he teaches us to stand up for what we believe". Thomas Carr's ASG Excellence in Teaching Award and Australian Teachers Prize for Excellence are "for leadership in student development".

	SUZANNE COVICH B.A, Dip.Ed, Grad.Dip.E SECONDARY John Curtin College of the Arts, Perth Western Australia
	Suzanne is the first teacher to receive a NEiTA national award twice. She won her previous award as an English teacher at Morley Senior High School in 1995 and under the Foundation's rules was ineligible for further awards for 3 years. Today, nominated from a new school, she receives both an ASG Award and the Commonwealth Australian Teachers Prize for Excellence "for excellence in English teaching." Her nominators describe her as "an excellent motivator", someone who "shows respect and care for all the students in her class" and who "provides explicit feedback to the students and to parents." She uses creative assignments, and impromptu performances to inspire her students. Her assignments on topics vital to teenagers inspire communication with peers, parents and families.

	PETER CUZNER Dip.T, Grad.D of RE, B.Ed, M Ed (Ed Leadership) SECONDARY Daramalan College, Australian Capital Territory
	Peter Cuzner is recognised as a leader in vocational education and training in the ACT and beyond. His nominators point to his natural leadership, interpersonal and negotiation skills used to build college, trainee and industry partnerships. One nominator says "he can visualise a positive outcome and hastens slowly to achieve the desired result." Another praises "his capacity to work with new ideas and bring them to fruition." This is demonstrated in the recent purchase and operation of the Pathways caf� bar in a shopping centre close to Daramalan College. Peter's joint awards include a Special Category prize - a Specialist Australian Teachers Prize for Excellence in Enterprise and Career Education.

	ALLISON DAVIDSON B.Ed PRIMARY Hamlyn Banks Primary School, Geelong Victoria
	Allison says that throughout her career, she has adopted strategies aimed at building confidence in students and encouraging them to become independent learners. She has been teaching for 26 years with 14 years at Hamlyn Banks. She is currently Maths Co-Ordinator, teaches a Year 6 class, organises netball teams, coaches debating teams, and undertakes many additional responsibilities including being Secretary of School Council, convenor of the School Development Sub-Committee and liaison for the School's Safety House Committee. She has initiated many innovative programs including lunchtime Maths challenges, Mathshare, Family Maths, and Maths Trek trials. She also encourages love of reading and assists literacy development through "Bridging the Gap" programs. Allison receives her awards as a positive role model "for outstanding primary teaching."

	JAK DENNY B.Sc, Dip.Ed SECONDARY Rosny College, Hobart Tasmania The Principal of Rosny College, Mr Pete Smith, accepts the Award on behalf of Jak, the third National Award for this school.
	Jak Denny has taught Chemistry, Physics and Scuba Diving at Rosny College for 26 years. His Principal comments that "he is an inspirational teacher who has achieved legendary status in the neighbourhood for the way in which he has inspired generations of students to high achievement." His student nominator says that an uncle was inspired by Jak's passion to pursue a career in micro marine biology. Now Jak has sparked the student's interest in medical science. Jak sees "the development of co-operative goodwill as the key to achievement." He "encourages each individual to strive for enhancement of their knowledge and understanding." He says, "I attempt to make every lesson enjoyable and directly relevant to their personal development." Jak receives his awards and a Specialist Australian Teachers Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching.

	NORMAN EWING B.A, Dip.Ed SECONDARY Swan Christian College, Perth Western Australia
	Parents and students who nominated Norman say that he deserves recognition for "his dedication and diligence" at Swan Christian College. They say that he "cares wholeheartedly for his students, and accepts as a privilege, the major role he plays in helping them to plan their futures." Norman is the Vocational Education Co-ordinator, and teaches Work Studies and Vocational English to Years 11 and 12 students. He says that he tries to let "the classroom reflect the workplace". Students hold business meetings, practise negotiation skills and run small businesses. Among his successes, was a Work Studies class that marketed and delivered 50 goldfish to the neighbouring primary school. He receives his awards and a Specialist Australian Teachers Prize for Excellence for Enterprise & Career Education.

	CLAIRE FRASER B.A, B.T SECONDARY St Mary of the Angels Secondary College, Nathalia Victoria
	Nine NEiTA nominations were received from close to 30 students and their parents for Claire Fraser who teaches English, Studies of Society and the Environment, Drama, Music, Theatre Studies and Dance Styles at St Mary's Secondary College in Nathalia. One nominator says "she single-handedly ran a Rock Eisteddfod, keeping 120 students under control without raising her voice, working regularly until 3am on the sets, dances, costumes, props and fundraising. She still finds the time to organise choirs, masses and other public performances." Claire describes her accomplishments as centred on her pupils - watching them reach goals, grasp concepts and gain success. Her awards and specialist prize* are "for leadership in rural performing arts education." *Specialist Australian Teachers Prize for Excellence for Rural & Remote Education

	MARGOT GORMAN Cert T Advanced Skills Teacher (AST) PRIMARY Oaklands Central School, New South Wales
	Oaklands is in the southern Riverina district about 50 kms south-east of Jerilderie. Margot Gorman's special commitment to her small rural community school is recognised by parents as well as present and past principals. Her joint awards include a Special Category prize* "for cultural enrichment and inspiration of isolated students". Margot's former principal praises her achievement, especially "because the nature of isolation requires so much extra time and energy in search of programs other students take for granted.� Acting on her commitment that isolated students experience "a wide range of cultural and social activities", Margot initiates an annual Melbourne visit for Years 1, 2 and 3, annual musicals, and regular music and drama programs. *Specialist Australian Teachers Prize for Excellence for Rural & Remote Education

	HELEN HALE B.Ed (Sc)., Assoc. Dip (Arts) PRIMARY Sedan Primary School, South Australia
	Sedan is a small country school of 44 students where Helen teaches literacy and numeracy to a Year 3-5 class. Through Helen's leadership, students have created a life-size replica of a dinosaur made from plastic garbage bags and inflated by a vacuum cleaner. Primary students are constructing their own computer books with illustrations, animation, sound effects and narration. In her Reception to Grade 3 German class, a teddy bear named Fritzie sends postcards in German from around the world, visits the class, goes home with the children who read his autobiography and sign his travel diary. Her nominators say that Helen 'thirsts' to find new information technologies and has led the whole school development of IT programs. Her awards are "for creative teaching and leadership."

	STEVE HARRISON B.Sc, Dip.Ed SECONDARY Dover District High School, Tasmania
	Steve Harrison teaches VET Aquaculture and Hospitality at Dover District High School in southern Tasmania. Students have the responsibility to initiate practical enterprise projects through which they can develop competence against the learning outcomes of their courses. Aquaculture students operate a shellfish farm and fin-fish hatchery. Hospitality students run an accommodation enterprise for on-line VET students visiting for work placements. Fishing Operations students manufacture catch bags for abalone divers and nets for salmon farms. These projects have helped to reinforce skills and motivate students, becoming a model for state-wide curriculum reform. In three years student retention at Years 10-11 has increased from 25 to 100%. There are now 10 schools benefiting from on-line delivery of Aquaculture. Steve receives his awards and a Specialist Australian Teachers Prize for Excellence for Enterprise & Career Education

	CAMERON HODGES B.Ed (Secondary Languages) SECONDARY Bribie Island State High School, Queensland
	While very successful as Head of Department and Indonesian teacher for LOTE, Cameron Hodges now receives his joint awards "for leadership in vocational education." Cameron has developed a Teacher Release to Industry program where staff gain industry understanding related to the their subjects. Students participate in the School Based Traineeships program which Cameron developed, with 60 students now being employed and trained through these school based traineeships. His nominators attribute Cameron's success to his excellent interpersonal skills which get a diverse group of people working together. One example is the community computing courses he introduced where elderly people are teamed with student buddies.

	GLENYS JACKSON B.Ed, Dip.T.ECE, Grad.Cert.ECE PRESCHOOL Wangaratta West Kindergarten, Victoria
	According to parents, the results of the appointment of Glenys as Director of Wangaratta West in 1998 are �happy, bright, capable, confident, enthused and inspired children!" They say that she has transformed the kindergarten into what her nominators describe as "a centre of best early childhood practice for children and families." Glenys has added programs for transition to kindergarten and from kinder to school, parenting workshops, an open door policy, unified staff philosophy and improved the physical environs by adding child-friendly gardens, shade sails and a variety of other modifications. She has also helped rural families to establish kinder programs with a mobile outreach service. She has accepted children with disabilities. Links connect with the other side of the world. Glenys receives her awards �for her holistic approach to preschool education."

	HARRY JOHNSON Dip.T SECONDARY Aspley Special School, Brisbane Queensland
	Harry Johnson set up the Kingfisher Recycling Centre at Aspley Special School in 1983. Since then, it has grown to be the world's largest school recycling centre and received international recognition at the First International Children's Environment Conference in England in 1995. Harry has a global vision for recycling and waste minimisation. He has lectured in Japan and the Centre now hosts many Japanese visitors. More locally, Harry has developed opportunities for severely disabled people to join in plant propagation and recycling. Known as a kind, compassionate enabler, Harry receives his joint awards with a Specialist Australian Teachers Prize for Excellence for Enterprise & Career Education.

	MAUREEN JONES Cert.T PRIMARY Beachlands Primary School, Geraldton Western Australia
	Maureen is a specialist Environmental Studies teacher of students from Years 4 to 7 at Beachlands Primary. She receives joint awards and a specialist prize* "for practical contribution to Science teaching." Her class of 12 students won the Ribbons of Blue 2000 statewide competition, developing a game now produced and sold commercially by the Water and Rivers Commission. Maureen regards entry into state and national competitions as a way of students gaining confidence through their own efforts. Her nominators praise her achievements and practical programs which encourage both learning and improvements to the school and community environments. *Specialist Australian Teachers Prize for Excellence for Science Teaching

	MERRILYN JONES B.Ed, DipT PRIMARY North Dandalup Primary School, Western Australia
	Parents who nominated Merrilyn say that "we owe her a debt of gratitude for all she has done for our school, children and the wider community. When Merrilyn first came, we were under threat of closure with declining student numbers. We now have students travelling up to 25kms to attend because of its growing reputation." Merrilyn teachs Year 7 and has made environmental education the focus for the whole school community with programs such as a wormery, permaculture garden, composting, recycling and opening a nature trail. She receives her joint awards "for leadership in landcare education". Merrilyn has been teaching for 26 years with 4 years at her present school.

	KATH KUMMEROW B.Ed, Dip.T PRIMARY Glen Osmond Primary School, Myrtle Bank South Australia
	Kath teaches a Years 1/2 class at Glen Osmond and received multiple nominations from class parents who describe her as "a wonderful teacher who inspires students to achieve their best and who is warm, friendly, encouraging and caring in her approach to children and their families." They praise her ability to encourage children's interest in Maths and spelling. Kath, who has been teaching for 24 years, says that she works on "all children having a voice in what we do in the classroom." Displays are changed regularly and reflect current learning. Everyone's work is displayed and parents are welcome. In spelling, brainstorming is done together. Kath's awards are "for developing early literacy and numeracy skills."

	BERRICE LODGE B.A (Primary Teaching) SECONDARY Geraldton Grammar School, Western Australia
	Berrice is Head of the Primary School at Geraldton Grammar, teaches a Year 7 class, and is involved in the Middle School from Years 7 to 9. Her nominators say that she leads "by brilliant example" with her innovations including 'Research Nights' to refine learning techniques, 'Portfolio Three Way Conferences' with students sharing learning with parents and teachers, 'Learning Journeys' (for parents) and 'Authentic Learning Portfolios' (for students). They believe that she "is caring for all students including their personal growth and development as well as scholastic attainments." Her joint awards are "for exemplary practice in teaching." Berrice has been teaching 21 years with 6 at Geraldton Grammar.

	SHARON MacDONNELL Dip.T PRIMARY Charleville State School, Queensland
	Sharon MacDonnell's nominator calls her inspirational. As a teaching principal in remote South-West Queensland, Sharon is valued for her ability to motivate and build character in a diverse group of students, parents and staff. A key initiative has been the "Charleville Woolshed Project", a centre for P-12 students involving government and business partnerships that provides students with "life like learning" and skills they can "use in the real world." Key accomplishments for Sharon are her work with Aboriginal students and the school's increase from 35 to 100 students. Sharon's joint awards include a Special Category Prize. *Specialist Australian Teachers Prize for Excellence for Rural & Remote Education

	LEANNE McMAHON B.Ed, Dip.T, Grad.Dip.ECS PRESCHOOL Collier Primary School, Como Western Australia
	In her pre-primary class, Leanne practises her belief that routines and identifiable structures are very important for children's well-being and sense of security. For the past three years, the class soft toy mascot, Bumble Bear, comes out each day to read the motto: �At Pre-Primary, Bumble Bear Says: Be Kind, Have Fun, Share and Care." Another soft toy, Marlow Mouse goes home with one child each week to have an adventure which is then reported with words and pictures in Marlow's journal. Back at school, the experience is shared and the journal remains for reading and discussions. Leanne believes that play, and the connection between school and home, support children's learning. From interviews with parents prior to first term to involvement through Mummy and Daddy Books, Leanne maintains communication. Her joint awards are "for excellence in pre-primary teaching".

	CAROL METH B.Ed, (EC), Dip.T PRESCHOOL SOS Preschool, Randwick New South Wales
	Carol is passionate about the importance of early childhood education and the rights of children to graduate from preschool just as later they graduate from school and tertiary study. Now in her 15th year as Director, Carol has lobbied hard to ensure that her preschool remained open and was not taken over by property developments. Her nominators say that she has turned a fledgling preschool into a highly successful early childhood centre. Among her innovations is an annual parent night entitled, "What Your Child Learns at Preschool" at which she shows and explains a video of the children working and interacting. At a family picnic at the end of each year, the children each receive a Preschool diploma together with photos of their experiences. Carol's awards are "for inspirational leadership in early childhood education."

	LARISSA MURDOCK B.VA, Grad.Dip. Ed (Secondary) SECONDARY Tennant Creek High School, Northern Territory
	Larissa teaches Arts, Home Economics and Computer Graphics at Tennant Creek High. Two of her innovations have been a whole school Anti-Bullying Program with students scripting their own plays and making puppets. This has reduced incidence of teasing and improved attendance especially among indigenous students who make up just over half the school's population. A highly successful Desert Harmony fashion parade saw indigenous, bush and town kids modelling their own creations on the catwalk. She caters to diverse cultural backgrounds through the Arts in Residence program and is highly sensitive to the needs of indigenious students with exhibitions organised at the Aboriginal Gallery. Larissa's awards and specialist prize* are "for excellence in Arts and Indigenous Education." *Specialist Australian Teachers Prize for Excellence in Indigenous Education

	BETH NIGHTINGALE B.Ed, Dip.T PRIMARY St. Kieran School, Brighton Queensland
	Beth Nightingale's compassionate nature is greatly appreciated in a school that faces many challenges. Families and students in crisis have relied on her support and encouragement in tragic circumstances. Beth encourages positive relationships and teamwork to accomplish tasks and maintain a happy environment. One of Beth's most innovative programs was 'Writers Cramp' which encouraged children to invite people from all walks of life to share how they use reading and writing in their work. Beth receives her joint awards "for outstanding contribution to holistic education." This recognition will help her continue to make a difference in the lives of her students.

	JULIE REECE B.A, Dip.Ed SECONDARY Mt Barker High School, South Australia
	Last Christmas holidays, Julie took students participating in her Remembrance Project 2001 to Anzac Cove to live history. Over the years, her students have achieved a string of prizes in State and National competitions including the Annie Marie Montgomery Medal twice - in 1999 and 2000, top national Yrs11/12 essay award and half of 8 state prizes in the National History Challenge. Julie is also proud of consistent Australian History classes of 18-22 students achieving 100% pass rates. Through the Remembrance Project students have searched out community interest in finding grave sites for WW1 veterans to be explored, located and photographed. Her joint awards are "for excellence in history teaching."

	DAVID ROCKAWIN B.A, Grad.Dip.Ed SECONDARY Canberra High School, Australian Capital Territory
	David Rockawin is described by his nominator as "the driving force behind an innovative program for 'at risk' Year 10 students" at Canberra High School. The ACE (or Alternative Community Education) program, is a collaborative project between school and private industry which offers students alternative learning opportunities outside normal school structures and timetables. David says he finds his work productive and satisfying, especially the success of his 130 Year 10 work experience placements each year. As he tracks his students' progress, David says he "shares in their growth." His joint awards are "for excellence in work experience co-ordination."

	JOY ROGERS Dip.T PRIMARY Dows Creek State School, via Mackay Queensland
	As a teaching principal at a one-teacher rural school, Joy Rogers has inspired her students to create a series of real-life learning activities and events. The school, which is situated 52 kms west of Mackay in the Pioneer Valley, became a caf� with students catering, waiting on and providing entertainment for 60 visitors. Students designed and created Japanese and Australian gardens, held a Federation Garden Party, and designed and constructed an Anzac Memorial in the school grounds as their community was without one. Another highlight was the school's win (as one of 12 winners) in 'the Olympic Spirit', a national competition open to all Australian schools. Joy's joint awards are "for leadership and example."

	MAXINE RYAN B.Ed PRIMARY St Mary's School, Rushworth Victoria
	Maxine Ryan says that she is strongly motivated to support children's literacy and numeracy because she believes that these are keys to ensuring that children grow into positive, happy adults with hope in their future. She has been the Reading Recovery teacher at St. Mary's since 1995 and in 1998 encouraged the school to participate in CLaSS (Children's Literacy Success Strategy) facilitated by the Catholic Education Office. With literacy improvement now stabilising, she is focussing more on applying her learning about Maths intervention through support programs in maths and literacy, made possible by adjustments to the school's timetable during which she takes a multi-age Prep to Grade 3 class. Parent nominators praise her successes with their children and her concerns for family as well as students. Maxine's awards are "for contribution to literacy and numeracy learning."

	STEPHANIE SCOTT Dip.T SECONDARY Mullewa District High School, Western Australia
	Stephanie is described by her nominators as "an energetic, motivated teacher who provides a safe and happy environment in the school for a mixture of mostly Aboriginal and some non-Aboriginal children. She endeavours to promote social justice throughout and all students find her approachable no matter what the problem is." Parents are "comfortable" with her communication. She creates an environment built on trust, mutual respect and basic courtesy. Her subjects range from English, SOSE, Maths and Science to Photography and Outdoor Education. Stephanie's teaching career spans 28 years from teaching children of 28 nationalities in Singapore to bringing children from Wyndham to Perth for the first time. She receives joint awards and a Specialist Australian Teachers Prize for Excellence for Rural & Remote Education.

	KEVIN SEIPOLT B.Sc., Dip.ST, Post.Grad. Dip.P.Ev SECONDARY University Senior College, Adelaide formerly at Marryatville High School, South Australia
	Kevin received the highest praise from his nominators who testify to his outstanding career spanning 26 years at the Marryatville High School where he served as Deputy Principal, Year 12 Co-Ordinator and teacher of Year 11 and Year 12 Mathematics. They refer to an exceptional record of student academic results with many students gaining perfect Mathematics scores both over time and in the past two years. They added "he has an incomparable ability to inspire and help others, as well as win universal admiration from students, parents and staff because of his genuine care for students. He says, "it is the satisfaction of seeing most students achieve their own personal best that makes it worthwhile." Kevin retired from teaching in 2001 but has taken up a one year appointment teaching at the newly established University Senior College. He receives joint awards and a Specialist Australian Teachers Prize for Excellence for Mathematics.

	STEPHANIE SPURRIER Dip.T, Grad.Dip.R&LE PRIMARY Para Hills West Primary School, South Australia
	Stephanie is a Teacher-Librarian and Enterprise specialist teacher at Para Hills West Primary. Her inspiration and enthusiasm for safeguarding the natural environment was a motivating force behind students from the area becoming involved in a Kids Congress which culminated in a presentation to a representative of UNICEF and the launch of World Environment Day in Adelaide in 2000. The school is now actively involved in Trees for Life, Murraylinks, Water Watch and treeplanting projects. She recently organised an ECO Challenge for Years 6 and 7 students. Stephanie is proud to have been a catalyst and co-organiser for environmental initiatives now reaching 50 South Australian schools. She receives joint awards and a specialist prize. *Specialist Australian Teachers Prize for Excellence for Enterprise & Career Education

	KATE STORY B.Ed PRIMARY Findon Primary School, Mill Park formerly at Westgrove Primary School, Werribee Victoria
	Kate Story has developed what she describes as a 'Thinking Curriculum' approach to the classroom which has now spread across Westgrove Primary School, Werribee. Kate is the co-author of a new book - "Spinning Heads with Thinking" which describes her "Thinking Curriculum" approach - recognising that students are all individuals who think and learn differently, and who need a variety of thinking tools and strategies to engage them. Kate sees the need to negotiate the curriculum with the students to provide relevant and real life learning experiences; aiming ultimately to develop autonomous, independent, and life long learners." Her work as part of a teaching team for Years 5/6 children has produced outstanding results - responsible, and well motivated learners without the behavioural problems seen previously. Kate's work is applauded by parents and her school community. Her awards are "for innovation in middle schooling." Kate has this year been appointed to Findon Primary School, Mill Park.

	JANIE STRAHLE B.Ed, Dip.Ed PRIMARY Maroubra Junction Public School, New South Wales
	Janie Strahle is described as "an educator of superior quality" by her principal, "a great asset to public education" by the P & C Association president, and "an excellent role model to children" by her nominator. Janie receives her joint awards "for educational and community leadership". Janie is an active initiator of new programs that promote community links. Events such as Mothers/Fathers Day "Song and Scone", Spots and Stripes Dance/BBQ and Teddy Bear Maths Fun Day offer families an experience of celebration and belonging. People also appreciate Janie's entrepreneurial fundraising role, for example a Trivia Night that raised $10 000 for school shade equipment.

	ALUN TUNNAH B.Ed, Dip.T SECONDARY Pioneer State High School, Mt Pleasant Queensland
	Alun Tunnah's joint awards include a Special Category Prize. In the eight years he has taught at Pioneer State High School, Alun has overseen ever increasing enrolments in senior science subjects, a new Marine Studies Centre, awards in Queensland Titration Competitions, Science Olympiads, a new Science Centre of Excellence for Pioneer and eight local Primary Schools and now the school's selection as a Science & Technology Centre of Excellence. These achievements are not surprising given Alun's mission of "building relationships, modelling attitudes, motivating, encouraging and developing a sense of awe and wonder in all we learn together". Specialist Australian Teachers Prize for Excellence for Science Teaching

	DIANE WALKOWIAK B.Ed. ECE. (Specialising English) PRIMARY Assumption Primary School, Bathurst New South Wales
	Diane Walkowiak has the rare talent of being able to blend a creative teaching style with a strong information technology capability. With 10 years' experience co-ordinating IT resources at Assumption School, Diane now manages and services more than 50 computers. In her role Diane introduced IT to support teaching/learning activities in literacy and has since expanded the initiative to include all Key Learning Areas. Diane enjoys seeing this enthusiasm in her students - watching them "take an idea, run with it, investigate it and share their findings.� Not surprisingly, Diane's joint awards include a Special Category Prize* *Specialist Australian Teachers Prize for Excellence for Information & Communication Technology Education

	DENISE WILLIAMS-KENNEDY B.Ed, Dip.T PRIMARY Gillen Primary School, Alice Springs formerly at Yipirinya Aboriginal School, Northern Territory
	Her nominators describe Denise as "the doyen of preschool teachers involved in Aboriginal Education in the Central Australian region. She is consulted by teachers and administrators from as far afield as Tennant Creek and Harts Range. She was instrumental in the writing of the Indigenous Preschool Curriculum of the N T. Her clientele are among the most socially disadvantaged in Australia, drawn mainly from the town camps in and around Alice Springs. Her ability to relate and support the whole family while bonding with children in her class has created a trust and belief in her ability which is almost legend." Denise says that "the children in my care have demonstrated a greater need to express themselves physically so I have incorporated regular sports lessons, bush walks, playing football and dancing into my programmes." She receives her awards "for excellence in early childhood education". Denise has this year been appointed to Gillen Primary School, Alice Springs.

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