Like father, like son. Jesse Fua will graduate next Sunday (April 10) with a major in health and physical education, the same subject in which his dad, Paul, would end up teaching. The two are now colleagues at Tweed Valley Adventist College, where Paul is principal.
Kids are my calling
Thursday, December 9, 2021You know those people you feel comfortable with straight away? The down-to-earth and genuine kind? That’s Lindy Jones. She’s also an integral part of a husband–wife ministry with a background in counselling and welfare, a teacher-in-training, and a mother of seven.
Mr J and his Insta account
Thursday, October 28, 2021Meet Aaron Johnston (BEd, 2008), who epitomises the bright future of teaching. In the lead up to World Teachers’ Day in Australia this Friday, we asked @mr.j.learning.space (as he’s known to his 18,400 followers on Instagram) some questions.
Teacher-to-be transforms others
Wednesday, September 29, 2021The dedication of a high school maths teacher had a big impact on Louise Huang. She wanted to be a doctor but, with COVID on the mind, wondered about some of the associated risks. “He asked if I’d consider teaching. ‘No way,’ I said. Then I realised how much he and my other teachers encouraged and inspired me.” Now Louise is doing the same with students in her community.
Called to the classroom
Thursday, September 16, 2021It’s O-Week 2020 and David Neale is sitting in his car “freaking out.” He feels overwhelmed. Despite knowing he’s more than capable of completing a university degree, the question lingers: Has he left his run too late?
Top End teachers
Thursday, August 5, 2021It’s fortuitous. With COVID-related restrictions causing complications along the eastern seaboard, eight of our teachers-in-training find themselves in Darwin completing professional experience placements.