Committee Member in the Spotlight
If you were to write a book about yourself, what would you call it? Not sure what I’ll call it, but it will be in “Spanglish’ for sure!
What do you like most about Educate Plus? Its people! I love hanging out with like-minded people… Having great conversations with colleagues at PD days, and knowing that when you need a sounding board, there is always someone at the other end of the phone willing to help you out!
How has Educate Plus helped you in your career development? It has provided me with the opportunity to meet wonderful people and also has given me access to thought leaders who were not on my radar
What is the most rewarding part of your role at Scotch College Adelaide? I really enjoy working with students across the years in various projects including the Junior School Philanthropy Scavenger, Gratitude Week and TEDxYouth@Scotch.
How did you first learn about Educate Plus? It was so long ago (more than ten years!) that I cannot remember! But I think it was probably through my boss at the time, Karin Dunsford, who has always been encouraging to me and suggested that I look at the development opportunities on offer.
Who would you like to be for a day? Maybe someone who does something completely different from what I do, but I wouldn’t like to be anyone famous for a day – not even for all the tea in China!
Favourite movie? The Usual Suspects with Kevin Spacey
What’s one thing you couldn’t live without? Ricardo (husband) would say my iPad, but the answer is definitely ‘Music’. As Friedrich Nietzsche said, ‘Without music, life would be a mistake!’
Who has had the biggest impact on your career thus far and why? Many people have impacted my career over the years, but I think my mum had a great influence on me… Her passion, commitment, work ethic and dedication ignited my desire to work hard from an early age.
Favourite travel spot? Carrickalinga, Phi Phi Island (Thailand), Mystery Island (Vanuatu), Playa del Carmen (Mexico), Morrocoy Islands (Venezuela).. anywhere warm and beachy really!
What’s the weirdest job you’ve ever had? Not sure if they are weird, but I had a few interesting jobs in my youth – I once chopped strawberries galore for a “strawberries and cream” stall in an Edinburgh rural fair while studying English, and I also worked as a calligrapher at a greeting card shop back in Venezuela.
What are your three most overused words/phrases? Is this in English or in Spanish? LOL. I think I can be accused of over using emojis ;P
