Alison WillisAug 3, 20211 min readBringing History to Life for Over 40 Years“I am passionate about history and teaching the subject. I am not afraid to dress up in reenactment outfits mostly ancient history. I...
Alison WillisAug 3, 20211 min readTeaching Visual ArtI chose to become a teacher to empower young people to believe in themselves and strive to meet their potential. In my previous working...
Alison WillisJul 29, 20211 min readLaughter, lightbulbs and mood swingsI’m 13 years into my career now and I’ve taught in a range of contexts, from a coastal town, to a remote community, to the city suburbs...
Alison WillisJul 29, 20211 min readEducational LeadershipI was working in a large architectural practice with the career path, ‘glass box’ stress of climbing the ladder when I sold everything...
Alison WillisJul 29, 20211 min readHow I'm changing the worldTeaching is how I’m changing the world. I want my children to experience an arts-rich curriculum, to see that there are many ways of...
Alison WillisJul 29, 20211 min readTeaching from the heartHave you ever had a student propose to you? I will never forget the day when one of my students, five-years-old and full of courage,...
Alison WillisJul 29, 20211 min readMaking MusicIf you work in Queensland, there is someone like me in your school: I take your class for roughly 30 minutes each week and I teach them...
Alison WillisJul 29, 20211 min readCareer change to teachingI left a 20-year publishing career to become a teacher because I want to be a champion for 3- to 7-year-old children. I love this age...
Alison WillisJul 29, 20211 min readGet Outside!I have been fortunate to work as an outdoor educator for the past 13 years. This has given me the chance to work with students across...