Jessica Staines

Educator Yarns with Jessica Staines & Bec Burch

Education EN ↓ 82 episodes

Educator Yarns serves as an informative and insightful discussion about the importance of embedding Aboriginal perspectives in early childhood education and the need for ongoing education and support in alignment with the Early Years Framework 2.0. Jessica Staines, Director of Koori Curriculum is back for season five with new co-host Bec Burch from Bush Kindy Australia. Together the dynamic duo provide practical advice and resources focusing on the intersection of nature play and Aboriginal culture for early childhood educators who are wanting to delve deeper into Aboriginal programs and explo...

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Jessica Staines

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Ep 7: Interview with Narelle Avis 23.03.2020 31:36

Narelle Avis has been the Director of the Cooma North Preschool for 14 years and has worked in the Early Childhood Sector for over 20 years. Narelle is a passionate Early Childhood Teacher with a strong interest in inclusive practice and advocacy for children. Narelle is an active member of the local Early Childhood network group. She is the Educational Leader of the service and enjoys mentoring...

Ep 6: Interview with Kerri Douglas 01.03.2020 29:34

In this episode, I sit down with Kerri Douglas, a proud Dja Dja Wurrung and Bangerang descendant. Since 2014, Kerri has been employed with the Department of Education and Training Victoria as a Koori Engagement Support Officer, otherwise known as KESO. In this episode we will discuss: What is a KESO (Koori Educator Support Officer)? What role does a KESO play in schools and community? How are scho...

Ep 5: Interview with Jasmin Sheppard 10.02.2020 23:24

In this episode, I sit down with Jasmin Shepphard, an Aboriginal woman from the Gulf of Carpentaria with Irish, Chinese, and Hungarian Jewish ancestry. Jasmine joined Bangarra dance theatre in 2007, dancing and numerous senior artists roles, including the title role of Patty Garan In 2014. In 2012 Jasmine was nominated for an Australian Dance Award for Best Female Dancer. She choreographed her fir...

Ep 4: Interview with Jane Nicholas 27.01.2020 41:51

Jane has taught classroom music to Western Australian primary students for many years. During her teaching career, Jane enjoyed developing strong community links with Aboriginal musicians, artists, authors, elders and the families of her students. Jane has used these things to create and embed culturally enriched lessons, resources and programmes. Jane has run numerous workshops for educators, and...

Ep 3: Interview with Cassie Davis 02.12.2019 34:09

In this episode, I sit down with Cassie Davis from the Western suburbs of Melbourne. Cassie began working in Early Childhood education in 2003 when she was just 16 years old. She always knew she, wanted to be an educator and work with children and after working in long day care for 11 years, she was ready to take on a teaching position at a sessional kindergarten for her local council in Tarneit....

Ep 2: Interview with Marnie Omeragic 02.12.2019 58:23

In this episode, I interview Marnie Omeragic from Concord West Rhodes Preschool. Marnie has worked in community-based services for 28 years, developing strong relationships and connections with the local community, advocating high-quality play-based learning, inclusive practices, embedded environmental and sustainable approaches, and connecting children to place; particularly the riverside parklan...

Ep 1: Interview with Heather Brady and Jodie Stewart 02.12.2019 48:39

In this episode, I sit down with Heather Brady and Jodie Stewart from Yarrawong Children's Centre. Yarrawong is one of Orange City Council's three long daycare centres. They also have a family day care, occasional care and OSH and vacation care. Yarrawong is the youngest of the long daycare centres. Opened in 1993 they cater to about 59 children each day, aged from nought to five years. Yarrawong...