Storytelling pedagogy is not about performance. It’s about connection, identity and the courage to teach with heart.

I’ve just returned from the Australian Literacy Educators Association (ALEA) conference in Hobart, and I’m buzzing with ideas, challenges, provocations, and possibilities. I met new people, I made new friends and I was challenged. 

Early literacy is more than learning to read and write- it’s about unlocking the potential of young minds through rich language, meaningful interactions, and intentional teaching. As a Literacy Education Consultant and Structured Literacy Leader, it’s a privilege to walk alongside kaiako in both early childhood and primary settings, helping to build strong, evidence-based foundations for literacy.