1.Tell us something that might surprise us about you.<\/strong><\/p>\nI\u2019m an absolute ballet fan.\u00a0 I took classical dance lessons for many years and one of my most memorable moments was seeing Dame Margot Fonteyn dance in the Merry Widow in 1976.\u00a0 At 12 years of age, I was completely star struck as I sat in the front row seat and watched her.<\/p>\n
2.What lead you to your present role? What is your favourite aspect?<\/strong><\/p>\nMy mum worked in school libraries and I loved the idea of working in a school community.\u00a0 I started in Administration and was drawn to Admissions as I truly enjoy the interaction with families and building relationships. \u00a0<\/p>\n
3.How long have you been a member of Educate Plus?<\/strong><\/p>\nI joined the Committee in 2021 but I was a member of ADAPE (Educate Plus was previously known as ADAPE) back in 2006 and always enjoyed the high quality PD and networking. \u00a0A highlight many years ago was attending an ADAPE breakfast hosted by Natasha Stott-Despoya. \u00a0<\/p>\n
4.What has being a member of Educate Plus done to help your career development?<\/strong><\/p>\nEducate Plus has added so much to my career development. The Advanced Practitioner Training really empowered me to review and improve our processes and being able to access relevant, contemporary PD means I feel confident we are keeping up to date with best practice. There have been many opportunities for me to meet people working in all types of schools and colleges who are happy to share their tips and expertise which, in turn, has allowed me to help others.\u00a0 There\u2019s no need to feel isolated even if you are in a team of one – the Educate Plus network is friendly, knowledgeable and happy to help.<\/p>\n
5.Who would you like to have lunch with and where?<\/strong><\/p>\nAlthough it\u2019s not possible, I would like to have lunch with C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkein. I am an avid reader, particularly of fiction, and have read their books over and over again. I understand they were good friends and I think their conversation would be clever and also very funny. I\u2019d treat them to a bowl of cauliflower and chestnut soup at \u201cYe Olde Trip to Jerusalem\u201d \u2013 the oldest caf\u00e9 in my hometown of Nottingham.<\/p>\n
6.Favourite food and why?<\/strong><\/p>\nI love an amazing cheese\/charcuterie platter. I recently had one of the best ones I\u2019ve ever tasted at Down the Rabbit Hole winery in Mclaren Vale.<\/p>\n
7. Where is your favourite travel location and why?<\/strong><\/p>\nDefinitely Port Douglas. I have been there more than a dozen times and it\u2019s my happy place.\u00a0 It\u2019s a complete change of pace for me. I love the sunshine, exploring the pristine rainforest, \u00a0snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef and the tropical views (not the crocodiles, though!).\u00a0 Also, the amazing fine dining.<\/p>\n
8.What does success look like to you?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nTo me, success is about being the best version of myself and positively impacting the world.\u00a0 I believe that a balanced life is the key to success \u2013 faith, family and freedom of choice.<\/p>\n
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Thank you Julie Dow! It’s been wonderful getting to know you!<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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