Pedagogy and Practice Manager, G8 Education, NSW  

During her time as a lecturer, tutor and research assistant, Nicole worked with pre-service teachers to develop their pedagogical understandings in child development, play, creative arts, and educational theory.

Nicole undertook a research project examining the educational provision in Zimbabwe, where she worked with the local teachers to facilitate experiences for children in early childhood centres in remote areas. This experience transformed her professional journey in recognising the role that systemic political and sociocultural issues have on short and long-term outcomes for children.

As Pedagogy and Practice Manager, Nicole works collaboratively with stakeholders to elevate pedagogical approaches and practice development across the centre network, enabling her to influence and challenge systems and processes leading to ongoing continuous improvement.

“Children need to be empowered to lead their own learning journeys. They need to be supported by educators and teachers who foster their dispositions for learning, provide opportunities to challenge their thinking, and enable them to be active and creative in their play, while promoting a social, inquiry-based learning environment.”