Qualification: Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
RTO: Central Regional TAFE
Employer: Toodyay Early Learning Centre
When a knee reconstruction derailed her budding career as a ballerina, Elisajane had to pivot. She loved teaching ballet to children, so she decided on a career in early childhood education. It was a life-changing moment.
She is now completing a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care through Central Regional TAFE, and she is employed as a trainee at Toodyay Early Learning Centre (TELC).
Elisajane has embraced her leadership role as TELC’s Toddler Room Leader, and she is proud to be one of the youngest educators in the Centre’s history to hold the position. She strives to be a role model, advocate and safe presence for every child, and she is passionate about making a positive impact in her workplace.
With incredible support throughout her traineeship, Elisajane has been able to turn adversity into opportunity. Her pirouette into early childhood education marks an important turning point in her life.