Meet Ms Nolan

What is your role at Fort Street?

I am part of the Social Science faculty and am currently teaching Society and Culture and Geography. I am also the Assistant Year Advisor to Year 7. 

Why do you love the subject?

I love my subject areas (along with Aboriginal Studies) as they are a perfect combination of my interests, passions and things that I value. I find contemporary social and environmental issues particularly engaging and the best thing about the Social Sciences is that the content and case studies are always changing. 

What was your favourite subject at school?

When I was at school my favourite subjects were Visual Arts, Design Tech (Silversmithing) and Earth and Environmental Science. Funnily enough, all of the subjects I am qualified to teach I did not study in years 11 and 12. 

What do you love about being at Fort Street?

I love learning from students, fellow teachers and other members of the school community – there are a variety of niche interests floating around. I especially enjoy the random facts and good humour as I have a solid laugh every day!

An interesting fact about yourself that you’d be willing to share

After studying Earth and Environmental Science at school I’d decided that the Faroe Islands was at the top of my list of places to visit. I visited the Faroe Islands for just over a week and hiked every day, sometimes till 3am as the sun didn’t set at that time of year! I met some photographers who were there taking photographs for National Geographic and spent a day traveling around the Islands with them. It’s safe to say that their photos turned out significantly better than my own. I also got to sail around the islands to attend a saxophone performance in a grotto which was one of the most amazing things I have ever experienced – even better that they waived the cost so I got the experience for free! 

Do you have any pets?

I currently don’t, although my older brother adopted a cat which I adore. Her name is Rogue. 

Do you think pineapple goes on a pizza?

I will happily eat pineapple on Pizza, although it is never on the pizzas I choose to order.