Kathy Wemyss
Tagai State College, Thursday Island Campus
Bridging the gap between home and school life for her Torres Strait Islander students, Kathy Wemyss has completed a PhD on Torres Strait Islander music to help her better motivate students to learn through song and dance.
This incorporation of traditional music encourages positive attitudes to learning for Tagai State College students by instilling culture within Kathy’s teaching programs.
With Kathy’s Early Childhood Centre awarded the Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority’s highest rating in 2015, it is no wonder that Kathy has been nominated for a Queensland College of Teachers Excellence in Teaching Award.
Kathy not only exudes commitment inside the classroom but also has been devoted to ensuring teacher aides are given the opportunity to undertake a Certificate IV and Diploma of Education.
Tagai State College Principal Sandra Cathcart says Kathy is “one of the most committed and dedicated early childhood teachers that I have worked with”.
Kathy’s classroom is constantly alive with activity and her students are thoroughly engaged at all stages in the learning cycle.
Congratulations Kathy on your nomination.
This incorporation of traditional music encourages positive attitudes to learning for Tagai State College students by instilling culture within Kathy’s teaching programs.
With Kathy’s Early Childhood Centre awarded the Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority’s highest rating in 2015, it is no wonder that Kathy has been nominated for a Queensland College of Teachers Excellence in Teaching Award.
Kathy not only exudes commitment inside the classroom but also has been devoted to ensuring teacher aides are given the opportunity to undertake a Certificate IV and Diploma of Education.
Tagai State College Principal Sandra Cathcart says Kathy is “one of the most committed and dedicated early childhood teachers that I have worked with”.
Kathy’s classroom is constantly alive with activity and her students are thoroughly engaged at all stages in the learning cycle.
Congratulations Kathy on your nomination.
- Story by Joshua Pickstone