Nicole Kelly

Nicole Kelly

Learning Specialist at Ararat Primary School in Victoria

Nicole Kelly is the appointed Learning Specialist at Ararat Primary School in rural Victoria. She has worked as a Leading Teacher and Acting Assistant Principal, but enjoys this role, which combines both classroom teaching and staff coaching. She is an ardent believer in the importance of educational opportunities for our rural students. Nicole is passionate about literacy teaching and inspiring students to love reading and writing.

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My experience as a Learning Specialist
My experience as a Learning Specialist

The introduction of the Learning Specialist role, as part of the Victorian Government Schools Agreement 2017, has allowed experienced teachers to support colleagues to improve their practice, while still being able to remain in the classroom. In today’s reader submission, Nicole Kelly, a Learning Specialist at Ararat Primary School in Victoria, shares her experience.