I graduated from Clonard in 2020, studying VCE Psychology and Legal Studies, setting myself up for future study.

 

In 2021 I began my four-year double degree at LaTrobe University, studying a Bachelor of Criminology and a Bachelor of Psychological Science. After graduating in 2024, I took some time to reflect and figure out what it was that I wanted for my future. I had a strong interest in understanding how the brain and behaviour are linked and ultimately decided that this passion is transferable into the classroom as an effective and supportive teacher.

 

I have always had a passion for helping and guiding the next generation. At Clonard I was in various leadership roles over the years, with Social Justice Leader in Year 11 and 12 being one of my fondest. In this role I had the privilege of attending St Thomas Aquinas Primary School’s Breakfast Club and supporting those students by providing them breakfast and ultimately the energy to focus in school. Along with that initiative was the Northern Bay Tutoring Program, where I had the honour of being a part of the team of students and teachers that provided homework support to those students.

 

These two, out of a range of projects and initiatives during my time at Clonard, cemented my future plan of giving back and guiding forward our future leaders – leading me into my current degree ‘Master of Teaching (Secondary)/Graduate Certificate in Religious Education’ at the Australian Catholic University, with specialisation/teaching methods in Humanities (Legal Studies) and Psychology.

 

I am currently undertaking my first placement of my Master’s at Clonard College for a three-week block. In a full circle moment of where this passion began, I am part of Year 7 Green through my placement, which also happened to be my very own Year 7 Homeroom when I was at Clonard as a student.

 

It is special to be back at Clonard, being on the other side of the classroom and seeing theory develop into practice.