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For the past 15 years Joan has worked as a special education and behaviour consultant in northern New South Wales. She has also taught at Armidale TAFE in early childhood and welfare training. She spent 3 years lecturing at the University of New England in teacher training. In her early career she was a teacher in primary school, having taught all grade levels.  She has held positions of responsibility such as coordinator, assistant principal and consultant K-12 for behaviour.

Joan was co-opted as a trainer with ‘Positive Partnerships’ rolled out by the Commonwealth Government to develop skills for teachers working with students on the Autism spectrum.

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In 2012 Joan was presented with The JA Sutherland Memorial Award by the Australian College of Educators for Contribution to Education.

Her qualifications include:

• Master of Education, University of New England                                                         

• Bachelor of Education (Special Education), University of New England                     

• Certificate in TESOL, Australian Catholic University                                                      

• Diploma of Teaching, Catholic Teacher’s College                                                     

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She is a Certified trainer in the following:

• REDI k-2

• Resorative Justice Coach

• 123 Magic

• Positive Behaviour for Learning

• Protective Behaviours (Child Protection)

• Lions Quest - Skills for Growing

She is a mother of three.