Melanie Pearson

I am an Early Childhood Teacher with a passion for being able to provide quality learning environments for young children that supports their love for learning.

I have a Bachelor of Science from La Trobe University, Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) UNE, Cert III Early Childhood Education & Care Armidale TAFE and a Graduate Diploma of Education (Early Childhood) SCU.

I have a varied work background, including, technical officer/researcher at CSIRO, casual Primary Teacher, Casual Early Childhood Educator at Montessori and Adventureland.  I then worked at Kurrawatha for 3 ½ years before commencing at Yarm Gwanga in April 2019.

I enjoy providing children with a variety of STEM activities and ‘out the gate’ opportunities within the program.  I have hunted and seen the aurora borealis and now hunting aurora Australia