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Stories from teachers across Victoria

Hear from 12 teachers about their experiences in the teaching industry.

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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.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/A7_NLKxwaAo?autoplay=0&start=0&rel=0

Teach the Future – Irene’s Story

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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.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/HF6xtWTtzGY?autoplay=0&start=0&rel=0

Teach the Future – Jason’s Story

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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.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/CcqOj695opo?autoplay=0&start=0&rel=0

Teach the future – Jo-Anne’s story

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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.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/rOJdlTf5iFI?autoplay=0&start=0&rel=0

Shelley Richardson, Maths Teacher and Inclusion Leader

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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.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/SMOnDbAZJFY?autoplay=0&start=0&rel=0

Stephanie Swain, Koorie Co-ordinator

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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.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/anxkVkKgGa4?autoplay=0&start=0&rel=0

Alex Johnson, Physical Education Teacher

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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.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/HRL0bVzm5EY?autoplay=0&start=0&rel=0

Matt Brand, Assistant Principal

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Mr Cogo

Join comedian Nazeem Hussain as he reunites with his science teacher from Melbourne High School, Mr Cogo.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/CdZBfl9YRls?autoplay=0&start=0&rel=0

The Reunion with Nazeem Hussain

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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.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/9nqA66A2Grs?autoplay=0&start=0&rel=0

Pre-Service Teacher Placements – Rainbow

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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.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/MBZUPqgZbOU?autoplay=0&start=6&rel=0

Teach the future – Naima’s story

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Simon in Torquay

Three years ago, Assistant Principal Simon moved his family to Torquay on Victoria’s surf coast, on Wadawurrung Country.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ro8nCG3h6qs?autoplay=0&start=14&rel=0

Teach the future – Simon’s story

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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.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/Oz_jt2H0Y5A?autoplay=0&start=10&rel=0

Teach the future – Zoe’s story

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