Helen Schiele has worked in the early childhood, primary and secondary education for over 28 years

Helen is a specialist in the following areas:-

• Certified Cognitive Coaching (SM)
• Becoming a Certified Trainer in Cognitive Coaching (SM)
• Creative problem solving and higher order thinking skills
• Leadership Development / Styles
• Strategic and organisational planning
• Change management processes and procedures
• Establishing Professional Learning Communities
• Delivery of differentiated educational curriculums from Birth – 18 years of age.
• Specialised knowledge in both the Australian and Victorian curriculums
• Assessment and Moderation of student learning in Primary and Secondary Classes
• Supporting students in gifted education
• Advanced Reggio Emilia Educational knowdlege and understandings – styling educational spaces and curriculums inspired on said approach
• Policy development within the Early Childhood Sector (State and Federal Goverenace)
• Early childhood educators professional learning development
• Specialised knowledge in both the Early Years Learning Framework and the Victorian Early Years Development Framework
• Creating staff positions within the early learning setting, position descriptions and developing a Centres / Schools’  philosophy, Vision and Mission Statements
• Developmental play based curriculums in the early years

Helen has worked extensively within the community and independent sectors.  She is currently working on her Doctoral Studies and sees herself as a life long learner and researcher.

Helen’s qualifications are:-

• Associate. Diploma in the Arts (in social services childcare)
• Bachelor of Education (Honours)(Early Childhood / Primary)
• Master of Education (By Research)
• Completing her Doctorial Studies